Made from 100% recycled PVC waste and turned into innovative facade cladding. These durable, fire-resistant panels feature a unique, varied appearance and are designed to withstand the elements.
Like many other materials in our collection, upcycling, design and craftsmanship play a central role with the Pretty Plastic Panels. Beyond functionality, we’re committed to proving that waste can be a resource that opens up a new range of aesthetic and surprising forms, textures, and colours.
Yes, Pretty Plastic Panels have an EPD for the ‘First One’ panel, which can be downloaded from our website.
Please note that the aim of the ‘First One’ panel is to recycle as much PVC as possible into new building material. This results in a higher product weight per functional unit.
This design choice is reflected in the LCA and EPD results.
The panel has also been included in the Dutch ‘Nationale Milieudatabase’ (NMD, National Environmental Database) in Category 1, making it the first building material in this group to be made from 100% recycled PVC.
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Pretty Plastic Panels are made from 100% recycled PVC, primarily sourced from Post-Consumer (PCR) waste such as window frames, gutters, and downspouts. This PVC is washed, shredded, and made into granules before being delivered to our production facility in the Netherlands.
Panels are also made from post-industrial waste generated at our own production site. All pre-consumer waste during production is shredded and reused to manufacture new panels.
Regular PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a common, strong but lightweight plastic used in many building materials. It is softened and made more flexible by the addition of plasticisers. If no plasticisers are added, it is known as uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride), rigid PVC, or vinyl siding in the United States. The recyclate used by Pretty Plastic is regular PVC, supplied by several plastic recycling companies in both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Yes, Pretty Plastic has a B-S3-d0 fire certificate. The product can be used on buildings up to 45 metres. For heights above 45 metres, dedicated construction and fire safety reports are required. The necessary A2 fire certification for high-rises can be achieved based on the entire facade composition, including interior walls and insulation layers.
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Pretty Plastic Panels have a Class B-S3-d0 fire rating and certified engineering reports, suitable for buildings up to 45 metres. This is the highest possible rating for recycled materials without any additional substrates.
For taller buildings, an A2 fire class certification can be achieved based on the entire facade composition, including interior walls and insulation layers.
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