Multilaminar veneer

Multilaminar wood veneer uses plantation wood to reproduce decorative effects which are typical of quality wood species (often protected and rare). This aids the preservation of biodiversity and complies with the principles of Sustainable forest management.

Large sheets of veneer are produced on a machine similar to a lathe. The sheets are dyed, then compressed and bonded into thick (typically 70cm) logs. These logs are then sliced to create the end product. If the sheets are compressed between plattens with an undulating surface, the slice will cross several layers and produce a patterned effect. Many different finished designs can be obtained by varying the plattens, dyes and stacking order.

ALPILIGNUM is the exclusive multilaminar wood veneer produced by ALPI SPA by glueing, pressing and slicing sheets of dyed wood. It offers almost unlimited scope for producing colours and grains that reproduce high-quality woods as well as creative textures. Using raw materials originating from environmentally managed forests and from agricultural plantations, Alpi technicians reconstruct high-quality woods through a precise industrial process, offering the furniture industry a top-quality semi-finished product with dimensional and physical/mechanical characteristics superior to those of natural products. The process also maintains the utmost respect for the environment.

 

Source: Wikipedia