Wood derivatives:

Cork:

is grown in 14 sided cells in the bark of the tree.

The cells are soaked with suberin, a wax that seals the cells together.

has great buoyancy.

is lightweight.

has good elasticity and compression properties.

is impermeable to liquid and gases.

is fire retardant.

is a good insulator.

is hard wearing.

Is found in Portugal, France, Italy, Algeria, Spain and Morrocco.

is a renewable source since the bark regenerates after harvesting.

Is used for footwear. travel cases, handle grip, safety helmets, shuttlecoks, dartboards, bathmats, floaters for fishing nets, floor tiles, wall tiles, insulation, furniture and vibration dampeners.

 

Cork and red wine stain.




Cork flooring.




Cork shoes.


Portuguese cork.

 

Coconut Palm:

 

is rot resistant.

is durable.

provides accoustic insulation.

provides thermal insulation.

is environmental.

is a derivative of wood.

Is found in Central Asia and South Africa.

is used to make yarns, ropes, doormats, rugs, sound proofing and water filters.

Coconut palm bag.



Coconut Palm rug.




Coconut Palm earring.




Coconut palm wood pen.




Coconut palm swatch.

 

Iroko:

 

is a medium density wood.

has coarse grain.

has moderate steam bending properties.

has an excellent finish.

is found in East and West Africa.

is used to make boats, outdoors furniture, bench tops, drainage boards, exterior and interior joinery and is used instead of teak

Iroko wood sample.

Iroko wood bathtub.

Iroko wood decking.

 

Iroko wood sink.

 

Bamboo:

 

is a renewable source.

has good strength to weight ratio.

has low transportation cost.

is fast growing (grows 30% quicker than any other tree on earth).

is found in tropical regions.

is used to make musical instruments, scaffolding, roofing, shelter, furniture, baskets, kitchen utensils, plywood and is used in medecine.

Bamboo veneer lamp.

Bamboo bowl.

Bamboo flooring.

Bamboo bracelet.

 

Timbercell Plastic wood:

 

is a combination of polymer resin and 30 to 50% recycled wood dust.

is recycable.

has good workability.

has good weatherability.

is fire retardant.

is durable.

is used in the building and construction trade and to make window frames and decking.

is not degradable.

Plastic wood.

plastic wood bridge section.

 

Plastic wood planter.