Waste Made Wonderful. Smile Plastics is a materials design and manufacturing house making exquisite hand-crafted panels from waste materials.

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Waste Made Wonderful Smile Plastics is a materials design and manufacturing house making exquisite hand-crafted panels from waste materials.

Our materials have inspired designers around the world, and have been used in wide-ranging applications from small products to large-scale installations in both residential and commercial

2 Waste Made Wonderful Smile Plastics is a materials design and manufacturing house making exquisite hand-crafted panels from waste materials. On top of our classics range of panels, we also offer limited editions and a bespoke materials service, as well as a custom design and build service. Our materials have inspired designers around the world, and have been used in wide-ranging applications from small products to large-scale installations in both residential and commercial premises. Our mission is to change people s perceptions around waste via innovation to use art and technology to unlock the hidden potential in recycling, and open their eyes to the unexpected beauty of scrap. In doing so, we hope to inspire more people about sustainability and recycling.

The Classics The materials in our classics range are all lovingly hand-crafted, with every quirk, imperfection and mottle telling a different recycling story.

3 The Classics The materials in our classics range are all lovingly hand-crafted, with every quirk, imperfection and mottle telling a different recycling story. Each one has been tried and tested in a wide range of applications, from store design through to furniture and product design. Alba used in Lyan Cub, Hoxton

Alba Made from manufacturing yoghurt pots Pattern

surface and hints of gold and silver, this is an

inspection of Alba s surface reveals fragments of

4 Alba Made from manufacturing yoghurt pots Pattern Examples The Panel With its white, marble-like surface and hints of gold and silver, this is an elegant-looking material that suits a wide variety of applications. 100cm And it s not just easy on the eye: closer inspection of Alba s surface reveals fragments of yoghurt labels or a glint of silver foil that draw us in and reveal the plastic s unique recycling story. 200cm

5 Alba used in YUME, a sustainability focussed concept store, Denmark

Charcoal Made from plastic food packaging Pattern Examples The Panel Our

sudden motion of a shooting star or comet.

6 Charcoal Made from plastic food packaging Pattern Examples The Panel Our Charcoal material reminds us of stargazing on a cloudless night and seeing the sudden motion of a shooting star or comet. 100cm Charcoal adds a subtle energy to any space, is easy to work with and pairs well with other plastics. In addition, the thinner 5mm material is translucent and can be back-lit. All these features make Charcoal the perfect medium for designers to launch ambitious new projects. 200cm

7 Charcoal used in Michael Marriott stool for Ace Hotel s Ready Made Go project

Kaleido Made from recycled plastic bottles Pattern Examples The Panel

A chromatic explosion made from upcycled cosmetic bottles, Kaleido is

Bold, beautiful and mesmeric, many people have bought our Kaleido

100cm Closer examination of the material s surface yields clues about

8 Kaleido Made from recycled plastic bottles Pattern Examples The Panel Lose yourself in the colour chaos of Kaleido. A chromatic explosion made from upcycled cosmetic bottles, Kaleido is every maximalist s dream. Bold, beautiful and mesmeric, many people have bought our Kaleido panels as wall art for contemplation. 100cm Closer examination of the material s surface yields clues about its recycling journey, with smatterings of bar codes and labelling becoming visible. Kaleido is a guaranteed head-turner. Use it to make a bold statement with your design. 200cm

9 Kaleido used for Margot Hamelin s furniture design

Black Dapple Made from chopping boards and plastic bottles

people of the cross-section of a cabbage, and many others of

100cm Playful yet sophisticated, Dapple s high contrast

s millions of years of biological, geological and manmade

10 Black Dapple Made from chopping boards and plastic bottles Pattern Examples The Panel Our Dapple material reminds many people of the cross-section of a cabbage, and many others of marble, yet we can t decide who is right. 100cm Playful yet sophisticated, Dapple s high contrast patterns give it a lively personality that evoke the material s millions of years of biological, geological and manmade processes Dapple has been a long time coming, but we think it has been worth the wait. 200cm

11 Black Dapple used in Paula Arntzen s furniture design

Blue Dapple Made from chopping boards and plastic bottles

12 Blue Dapple Made from chopping boards and plastic bottles Pattern Examples The Panel Our Dapple material reminds many people of the cross-section of a cabbage, and many others of marble, yet we can t decide who is right. 100cm Playful yet sophisticated, Dapple s high contrast patterns give it a lively personality that evoke the material s millions of years of biological, geological and manmade processes Dapple has been a long time coming, but we think it has been worth the wait. 200cm

13 Blue Dapple used for Yard Sale Pizza, Walthamstow interior

Ocean Made from plastic packaging Pattern

14 Ocean Made from plastic packaging Pattern Examples The Panel Awakening people to the amount of plastic in our seas, our limited edition Ocean material celebrates marine beauty. 100cm By collecting and recycling waste plastic, we can preserve the natural world whilst also creating something lasting and beautiful for ourselves. 200cm

walks in the Welsh hills, Grey Mist is the

15 Grey Mist Made from plastic packaging Pattern Examples The Panel Inspired by walks in the Welsh hills, Grey Mist is the latest addition to the Classics range of materials. 100cm A sophisticated material with an ice-like aesthetic and medium depth and translucency, let Grey Mist create breathtaking scenery for you, wherever you are. 200cm

Why Use Our Materials? Benefits Material Properties Recommended Applications Highly versatile. Wide range of applications from products and furniture to large-scale sculpture and construction Unique.

16 Why Use Our Materials? Benefits Material Properties Recommended Applications Highly versatile. Wide range of applications from products and furniture to large-scale sculpture and construction Unique. Good consistency between panels, but each one will have its own distinct pattern Hand-made. Each panel is composed by hand Sustainable. 100% recycled and 100% recyclable Easily cared for. The materials are easy to work with, clean and maintain No VOC off-gassing. All of the classics range of panels are made from chemically inert recycled plastics waste The materials in our classics range have the following properties: Hard, dense and rigid 100% waterproof, rot-proof and strong weather resistance Solid and consistent, allowing you to have a decorative edge Moderate scratch resistance, and can be refinished UV resistance (except our Alba material, which yellows in the sun but can be refinished) Can be heat-formed into shapes Matt/planed finish, and can be polished Can be machined, drilled, cut (router, CNC), water cut and fixed using adhesives and screws There s an almost limitless number of ways to use our materials, but the following applications have proven particularly successful: Store and Exhibition Design plinths, display counters, cabinets, signage, partitions and furniture Bar/Cafe/Restaurant Design counter tops, table tops, partitions, bathrooms, toilet cubicles Office Design table tops, shelving, seating, bathrooms Product and Furniture Design from jewellery to homeware to dining tables, both indoor and outdoor Residential bathroom panels, wet rooms, counter tops, splashbacks, cabinet doors, furniture and shelving Recreation playgrounds, swimming pools and spas

Panel Options 1000mm Thickness 5mm 12mm 20mm * Thicknesses may vary up to +/-1mm * Thermal expansion of some sheets can be 2mm per meter over a 10 degrees Celcius change.

17 Panel Options 1000mm Thickness 5mm 12mm 20mm * Thicknesses may vary up to +/-1mm * Thermal expansion of some sheets can be 2mm per meter over a 10 degrees Celcius change. 2000mm Ordering & Conditions info@smile-plastics.com with your order. Up front payments required by bank transfer. We hold very little stock at present so its best to assume that we will make to order with usual lead times of 6-8 weeks for materials in our Classics range. For items in stock the lead time is usually 1-2 weeks. Please allow 3-4 months for bespoke material orders. You can purchase samples via our website, these are 2 each plus postage; we post worldwide. Every board is unique and colours and patterns do vary within and between sheets. Where minimisation of colour variation is critical, discuss your needs with us prior to order. We try very hard to make our sheets as blemish free as we can, but they are not perfect; for example they may have dimples and minor marks which are outside our control. Smile Plastics terms and conditions apply to all sales. *Note sheets usually come 2090x1090mm with unfinished edges (except Dapple)

Design Your Material We work with a diverse set of businesses to

We are able to create materials exclusively for you from a range of

Please note there is usually a 3-4 month lead time for bespoke

required. Materials we have worked with: thermoplastics (e.g.

metallics, with both opaque and transparent options Properties If

tensile strength or fire resistance we may be able to meet your

can offer subject to minimum orders or a tooling charge How it

18 Design Your Material We work with a diverse set of businesses to create custom panels. We are able to create materials exclusively for you from a range of different waste streams and using a wide variety of colour palettes. Please note there is usually a 3-4 month lead time for bespoke projects, and costs vary substantially depending on the work required. Materials we have worked with: thermoplastics (e.g. HDPE, PET, HIPS), paper, textiles and organic materials like tea, spices and coffee grounds. Colour We can make up materials in most colours including metallics, with both opaque and transparent options Properties If you require specific technical properties for your material e.g. tensile strength or fire resistance we may be able to meet your needs Dimensions At the moment our standard dimensions are 2000mm x 1000mm in 5mm, 12mm and 20mm. If you require a different thickness, this might be something we can offer subject to minimum orders or a tooling charge How it works 1. Send us a mood board with your requirements for us to review options 2. We create one or a series of test tiles (charges apply for R&D) 3. Testing for large scale production if necessary 4. Run production of full scale panels

The versatility of the materials means that our plastics have been employed in a wide spectrum of

19 Alba used in Lyan Cub - Hoxton Applications Our Smile Plastics panels are a springboard for the creativity and imagination of designers and architects across the world. The versatility of the materials means that our plastics have been employed in a wide spectrum of applications, from art installations through to furniture and jewellery. Restaurant/Bar Bespoke material for Baobab Cafe in Berlin

20 Kaleido used at London Design Fair 2016 Bespoke material used in The Wellcome Collection - Electricity - the Spark of Life Exhibition Alba used in The Wellcome Collection - States of Mind Exhibition Exhibition Design

21 Store Design Alba and Explorer used in Selfridges Womenswear Dep Alba used in M.i.h Jeans Showroom, designed by de Allegri Fogale Black Dapple used in Selfridges Homeware Dep

22 Alba and Explorer used in Open Desk x SPACE10 product design Kaleido used for Saskia Pomeroy product deisgn image by Tian Khee Siong Product Design Bespoke Red Dapple for Ineke Hans CHOPS product design

23 Residential Alba for Indie & Co. interior design Alba used in Archmongers Interior Design

Contact Us www.smile-plastics.com info@smile-plastics.

24 Contact Us Smile Plastics Unit 24 Crofty Industrial Estate Swansea SA4 3RS

Reimagined Materials, Designed to Inspire

Product Brochure Reimagined Materials, Designed to Inspire Smile Plastics is a materials design and manufacturing house making exquisite hand-crafted panels from waste materials. On top of our classics