Collection: Sustainable materials

Sustainable laser materials

Sustainable laser materials is a carefully curated overview of sheet materials with a biobased, recycled, recyclable, biodegradable, compostable, or fibre-rich profile. The sustainable characteristics differ per product. Therefore, view this collection as a selection guide per material, rather than a general promise for the entire product group.

Check the profile per material

Kraftplex is a 100% cellulose fibreboard with a glue-free, biodegradable, and recyclable profile. Biopanel is a bioplastic sheet based on biobased raw materials such as hemp fibres and PLA, with a recyclable and biodegradable material profile. Fibernyl is made from miscanthus grass, PLA, and residual starch, and belongs to the biobased materials with a compostable profile. SAM Pure Grass is a biobased fibreboard made of pressed grass fibres and natural binders, with a compostable profile.

Other materials in this collection

Bamboo Caramel Sidepressed is a woody material with a warm caramel colour and a visible grain. Corrugated cardboard and Solid cardboard are lightweight paper and cardboard materials; Solid cardboard is made with recycled paper fibres. PET polyester felt black is included in this sustainable selection, but should mainly be chosen for its black PET felt material, texture, light weight, and felt structure. Choose the sustainable profile per product that fits your requirements.

Choosing based on material story and application

Choose Kraftplex when you are looking for a cellulose fibreboard. Choose Biopanel or Fibernyl when biobased plastic or fibre structure is important. Choose SAM Pure Grass when a natural, fibre-rich appearance is desired. Choose cardboard materials when a light weight, packaging prototypes, or presentation materials are the main focus. Choose Bamboo when a warm wood look fits the design. Choose PET felt when a black, textile-like surface is more important than transparency or a wood appearance.

Relationship with other collections

Sustainable materials intentionally overlap with Wood & MDF, Plastics & foils, and Cork & cardboard. That makes sense: sustainability is not a type of material here, but an additional selection criterion. If you primarily want to compare wood-like boards, go to Wood & MDF. If you are looking for plastics and foils, go to Plastics & foils. If you just want to see the entire assortment side by side, use All materials.

Application guidance and ordering

This collection is often viewed for displays, packaging, architectural models, presentations, education, interior details, and projects where the material story visibly plays a role. First determine which sustainable profile is important, and then choose the material, thickness, and size that suit it. For a broader choice of materials, you can use the Material selection guide or the Material selection tool.

Look further

• Kraftplex
• Biopanel
• Fibernyl
• SAM Pure Grass
• PET polyester felt black
• Bamboo Caramel Sidepressed
• Corrugated cardboard
• Solid cardboard
• Wood & MDF
• Plastics & foils
• Material selection guide

Frequently asked questions

Are all sustainable materials the same?
No. The sustainable characteristics differ per material. Therefore, always compare the profile per material.

Which sustainable characteristics are explicitly mentioned?
The sustainable characteristics are most clearly stated for Kraftplex, Biopanel, Fibernyl, and SAM Pure Grass.

Why is PET felt described cautiously here?
Because the choice for PET felt mainly comes down to material structure, texture, and application. Compare the sustainable profile with your own requirements before you choose.

Where can I compare sustainable materials with regular wood or plastic sheets?
Use Wood & MDF, Plastics & foils, or All materials.

Where can I read more broadly about material selection?
Use the Material selection guide or the Material selection tool.