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Archello Awards 2024
Winners Announced
Product Name
Green Blade® multi-surface acoustic wood cladding panels
Manufacturer
FIBANDCO
Manufactured
France
Wall covering
Wall panels and cladding
Roof panels
Fire prevention and safety
Fireproof walls and suspended ceilings
Material
Wood, Reclaimed
Wood-Product, MDF
Other
Colour
Grey range
Yellow range
Brown range
Copper range
Pink range
Finishes
Polished
Matte
Smooth
Gloss
Lacquered
Brushed
Perforated, Round holes, Patterned holes, Figured holes
Characteristics
Large-format
Custom
Modular
Shape
Square
Rectangular
Configuration
Panel
Strip
Vertical
Horizontal
Continuous
Technical characteristics
Durable
FSC-certified
Insulated
Fire resistant

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FibandCo offers a wide range of acoustic solutions, each with its own acoustic performance. All of the Green Blade acoustic solutions have been professionally tested in a Europe laboratory for acoustics. Solutions possess an NRC value ranging from 60 to 90 percent and can be implemented on walls, ceilings, or partition walls.

 

Uses and applications

Walls, furniture, ceilings, acoustic solutions, doors, lighting, design object,
packaging, automotive, and more following the creativity of designers and architects.

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Features

Green Blade® is a raw, ready-to-use veneer crafted from sliced, recycled banana "trunks." It features both horizontal and vertical grain patterns and comes in large panels (1250x2500mm) without any splicing. 

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Thickness

Thickness can vary depending on the raw Green Blade® thickness that may vary depending on the trunk and fiber variation. 

-Non-woven backing: 0,4 mm to 0,5 mm 

-Kraft-impregnated paper: 0,8 mm to 1 mm

 

Application for Green Blade® veneer on Kraft-impregnated paper FSC-certified
Perfect for manual application using a vinylic glue or any other glue for wood application. Green Blade® on Kraft backing is delivered raw and flat on pallets. It is more resistant and easier to work with hand tools, well received by wood workers, carpenters, and cabinet and furniture makers since it is very similar to any laminate solution for cutting and gluing, but we do recommend following the finishing instructions bellow before sanding and varnishing. Balancing must be done with a similar product or any laminate / Kraft impregnated paper sheet.


Application for Green Blade® veneer on non-woven backing FSC-certified
This solution can be rolled for packing and transport. 

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Dedicated to creating sustainable alternatives to wood products

FibandCo is a company dedicated to creating sustainable alternatives to wood products. Founded in the French Caribbean, it identified banana fiber as a readily available and renewable resource.  This focus comes in response to the ongoing loss of forest land, while banana plantations offer a year-round source of raw material.

It developed a unique technology to transform discarded banana stems, a byproduct of yearly harvests, into a responsible and sustainable natural veneer called Green Blade®.  Sustainability is a core value.  The production utilizes no water, glue, or bleaching processes, minimizing environmental impact.  Located in the heart of Martinique's banana farming region, the company works directly with farmers, fostering a short and inclusive supply chain.  Additionally, it generates a portion of its electricity through solar panels, further demonstrating its commitment to environmental responsibility.

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