For generations
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VIVE Texcellence

VIVE Texcellence is a composite made from a combination of used textiles and plastic waste. The textile fibers act as reinforcement inside the profile structure making it much stiffer than plastic profiles.

The base composite is made from 100% recycled raw materials, and one of its most important features is that it can be 100% reused at the end of its life cycle.

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Textile composite features

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processing: cutting, sawing, milling

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processing: drilling

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processing: hammering

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durable

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dyed in the mass

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sun-resistant

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water-resistant

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frost-resistant

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mould-, fungus- and bacteria-resistant

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oil, petrol and grease resistant

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no impregnation required

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splinter-free

For generation?

TEXCELLENCE is resistant to everything that damages wood: water, moisture, fungi, mould, bacteria. Resistant to changing weather conditions.
The absorbency of the composite is less than 0.7%, while for an external ceramic tile it is 3%. In comparison, the absorbency of impregnated wood is 25%. Natural wood, on the other hand, absorbs as much as 165% (research conducted by the Maritime University of Gdynia).

How durable?

We have a state-of-the-art laboratory where we also test all our profiles on behalf of our customers.
The joists forming the terrace structure yield only 5 mm at a force of over 17 kN, i.e. a pressure of 1700 kg. The elongation due to temperature is only 51.7 10‾⁶ 1/ºC. In similar plastic profiles, this ratio is up to three times higher and can be more than 150 10‾⁶ 1/ºC.

Why safe?

TEXCELLENCE guarantees safety in areas exposed to rain and water, e.g. at the seaside or lake. It does not leave splinters.
The PTV slip resistance for wet profiles for terraces and paths is as high as 58. Above 36, professional testing defines this as a LOW SIDING RISK. Safe for playgrounds, as the composite structure results in no splinters. No sharp filings during processing.

Why for interiors?

TEXCELLENCE performs well in enclosed spaces. It is resistant to micro-organisms and meets hygiene requirements. The textile composite can have different fire resistance classes.
Our profiles do not absorb liquids and other substances, and bacteria do not find an environment to grow in it. The material is free of dangerous heavy metals and aromatic hydrocarbons. The composite can have different fire resistance classes depending on requirements. These are obtained for the entire cross-section during the profile manufacturing process, so that they do not lose these properties over time.

How to process?

VIVE TEXCELLENCE profiles are installed and finished with typical woodworking tools.
Saws, drills, chisels, hammers and many others do not damage the composite. This also applies to the use of all commercially available fittings or screws. There is no need for any trim, as the profiles are the same colour in cross-section. Due to their low water absorption, we can, for example, install tongue and groove planks directly on the ground or concrete.

Why our textile composite?

Using VIVE TEXCELLENCE profiles is the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
The whole thing is made from waste: textiles and plastics. Everything is 100% recyclable. We recycle a whole range of clothes and materials, natural and synthetic: T-shirts, fleece, tablecloths, bed linen, etc. These increase the strength of the composite. VIVE TEXCELLENCE contributes to environmental safety. We reduce deforestation and reduce CO2 emissions by 83% compared to the traditional method of disposing of textiles.

Applications

Products

Complex products

Zero waste

Depending on the version, VIVE Texcellence usually contains 30 to 60% textiles.

We can use a wide range of textiles – different materials and different forms (T-shirts, fleece, tablecloths, bedding, etc. – natural and synthetic). The result is a composite in a base colour, i.e. gray, which can be dyed in many colours and shades on request