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Name: SRPX - Self Reinforced Polymer Matrix™

Application: Architectural, Industrial, Interior Design, Furniture, Apparel

Material: Recycled PET from Drinks Bottles

SRPX is another innovation straight from the Trash Lab. With multiple application possibilities, from form and function to aesthetic appearance, its uniqueness comes in its capacity to be topologically hardened. Through controlling the weave or knit in addition to the secondary mechanical and thermal processing, the resulting effects range from mild ironed structures to fully rigid 3D shapes. This is achievable by means of a proprietary mass-manufacturing process, creating solid area much like carbon fiber but with all the recyclability and moldability of a thermoplastic.

SRPX is a single-polymer composite material that builds upon traditional thermoplastic qualities. PET yarn is woven into a matrix which is fused with a lower melting point PET in an ABA layer set up, (B) being the matrix and (A) being lower melting temperature PET. While the (A) layer provides rigidity, the woven matrix inside gives it a higher tensile strength. Altogether SRPX provides high stiffness, impact resistance and weight reduction all while being made from reclaimed consumer waste PET and capable of being fully recycled again after one lifecycle.

SRPX processes at relatively low temperatures and is capable of being thermoformed, bent and machined just like regular sheet materials. It also comes in a large variety of possible colors and patterns which can be customized.