NuWeave
Laminated woven bamboo panels built around a woven bamboo mat, with bamboo sawdust filling the crevices of the weave to make the panel sturdier, bonded with phenolic resin and faced with phenolic film on both sides.
Best For
Interior applications
Architectural projects
Sustainable build use
Product Overview
Built for modern projects that require a balance of durability, clean aesthetics, and sustainable material sourcing.
Key Highlights
Main benefits and application strengths
include concrete formwork panels, cladding, decking, and decorative, acoustic and industrial panels.
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Estimated total
RM 10,000.00
Prices set in PHP, converted daily
Technical specifications
Standard sizes, materials and finishes
- Thickness options
- 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 mm
- Standard width
- 1220 mm (4 ft)
- Standard length
- 2440 mm (8 ft)
- Density (typical)
- 800 to 1,000 kg/m3
- Moisture content
- 6 to 10%
- Surface
- Phenolic film, both sides
- Edge finish
- Sealed edges
- Adhesive
- Exterior grade phenol formaldehyde (PF)
- Body
- Woven bamboo mat, 1 to 5 plies (by thickness)
- Filler
- Bamboo sawdust filling the weave crevices
Construction
Layers from the top surface down
- 1
Phenolic film (top)
- 2
PF resin layer
- 3
Woven bamboo mat (top ply), with bamboo sawdust filling the weave
- 4
PF resin layer
- 5
Woven bamboo mat (bottom ply), with bamboo sawdust filling the weave
- 6
PF resin layer
- 7
Phenolic film (bottom)
DOST tested results
Mechanical testing to ASTM D1037
Independently tested to ASTM D1037 by the DOST Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory. Results apply to the samples submitted and may vary by configuration, thickness, moisture content and manufacturing lot.
Download technical data sheet (PDF)Applications
Interior wall panels
Cabinets and furniture
Concrete formwork
Industrial panels
Packaging and crates
Partitions
How it compares
Indicative comparison with common board types
| Feature | NuWeave | Plywood | MDF | Particle board | Plastic formwork |
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| Reusability (formwork) | 8 to 10 uses | 4 to 5 uses | N/A | N/A | 50+ uses |
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Ratings are indicative and shown for general guidance. Actual performance depends on grade, thickness and application.