MATERIALS

Materials Matter

We create bespoke materials that are fine tuned for specific end use applications and performance. We bring these materials to life in real world products to show that performance versus sustainability is a false choice. Unlocking superior performance from more sustainable materials is key to unlocking their widespread adoption.

Rigid PU Foam

Closed cell structure foam
Utilizes water as a blowing agent
41.58% biobased content by ASTM D6866
No added mercury, tin, MOCA, or TDI
High density foam

Use Case: Checkerspot® AlgalCore

Lightweight wood-polyurethane composite made from Checkerspot® algal high density rigid foam
Fine-tuned for lightweighting and damping
Enhanced compressive strength to withstand common layup techniques
Can be manufactured with a variety of wood species

Cast Urethane

Hardness, flexural strength and impact resistance can be tuned to meet needs of the end-use application
Can be pigmented in an array of colors
Up to 67.89% biobased content by ASTM D6866
No added mercury, tin, MOCA, or TDI

Use Case: Checkerspot® AlgalCast

AlgalCast sidewall has 15% greater tensile strength than traditional petroleum-based ABS sidewalls at room temperature, and 60% greater tensile strength at low temperatures
Manufacturing AlgalCast reduces plastic waste compared to use of extruded plastic sidewalls
Sidewall cast, unlike extruded plastic, forms an intimate bond to wood core eliminating the need for glue/resin
Utilizing the cast urethane can reduce raw material input because AlgalCast can be dispensed to desired thickness and depth depending on end-use application

Biomanufactured Algal Oil

Unique
Oxidatively stable oil
Highly enriched for triolene: designed to be homogenous and pure

Use Case: MiDori® Biowick

100% biocarbon
Improves wicking and moisture management
Reduces drying time - fast dry
Readily biodegradable
Up to 8 times lower carbon footprint vs. petroleum based wicking finishes
*Data provided by Beyond Surface Technology, our partner and the makers of MiDori Biowick®