Differences between materials: 100% recycled plastic and technical wood (WPC)
Within our range of ECO FRIENDLY products, we offer 2 types of slats made from recycled materials:
- Wood plastic composite (WPC) slats
- Recycled plastic slats
The main difference between these slats is their composition. Both are made from 100% recycled and reclaimed materials, but their texture and finish are also slightly different.
Recycled plastic slat (PRM)
The recycled plastic slat is made entirely from 100% reclaimed plastic.
We collect plastic waste, and after a shredding process, it is injected at high temperatures to produce the recycled plastic slat.
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
The WPC slat is manufactured from a variety of reclaimed materials, as its initials in English indicate:
- W: “Wood” (reclaimed wood or biomass)
- P: “PVC” (post-consume reclaimed plastic)
- C: “Composed” mix, meaning the previous 2 components are combined
Therefore, our wood plastic composite (WPC) slat is made from 50% recycled plastic and the other 50% biomass -reclaimed rice husk, making it a product manufactured from 100% recycled and reclaimed materials.
Finishes, texture and colour
Both slats have a dark brown colour, but the finish and the texture are different. In the case of the recycled plastic slat has a rougher finish, whereas the wood plastic composite (WPC) slat has a smoother, more elegant finish.
The added value of these materials is that they are 100% sustainable and do not require any maintenance when used outdoors.
These are the products we manufacture using these sustainable, maintenance-free slats:
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