{"id":20734,"date":"2023-09-29T09:40:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T07:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/?p=20734"},"modified":"2023-09-29T09:40:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T07:40:20","slug":"wpvc-benefits-and-applications-of-an-innovative-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wpvc-benefits-and-applications-of-an-innovative-material\/","title":{"rendered":"WPVC: Benefits and Applications of an Innovative Material"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In recent years, an innovative material has gained significant popularity in the construction and urban design sector: <strong>WPVC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This acronym, which stands for <em>Wood-Plastic-Vinyl Composite<\/em>, represents a v<strong>ersatile and sustainable solution <\/strong>that is transforming the design and construction of cities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore <strong>what WPVC is<\/strong>, how it differs from the more well-known WPC (Wood-Plastic Composite), and how LAB23 is using this material to revolutionize urban projects throughout Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>What is WPVC?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WPVC is a material composed of a blend of wood, plastic and PVC<\/strong> (polyvinyl chloride), which is <em>pressed and molded to create sheets or profiles.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This combination of materials offers a range of distinct advantages that make it an ideal choice in various construction and design contexts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But what are the differences from WPC?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Differences between WPC and WPVC<\/h3>\n<p>The main difference between WPC and WPVC lies in the composition of the plastic used.<strong> In WPC, the plastic component is polyethylene, whereas in WPVC, it is PVC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>This fundamental difference gives WPVC some unique characteristics.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>PVC is known for its<strong> resistance to weathering, sunlight, moisture, and biological attacks, <\/strong>making WPVC an exceptionally durable material in outdoor environments.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, WPVC offers <strong>greater dimensional stability <\/strong>compared to WPC, making it ideal for applications where temperature and humidity variations can be significant.<\/p>\n<p>Its <strong>superior mechanical strength <\/strong>allows it to be used for projects requiring higher load-bearing capacity, such as flooring, fences and architectural structures.<\/p>\n<p>But the benefits of WPVC don&#8217;t stop there; let&#8217;s explore them in more detail.<\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of WPVC<\/h3>\n<p>WPVC has <em>several significant advantages <\/em>that make it an attractive choice for urban projects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sustainability: <\/strong>WPVC combines recyclable materials, reducing its environmental impact compared to traditional materials like chemically treated wood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durability:<\/strong> thanks to its resistance to weathering and dimensional stability, WPVC requires less maintenance over time, saving time and resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatility: <\/strong>the material can be used in a variety of applications, including flooring, fencing, cladding, and urban furnishings, allowing designers to express their creativity in entirely new ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Applications of WPVC in LAB23&#8217;s Urban Projects<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LAB23,<\/strong> a Venetian company with extensive experience in the urban design sector, has embraced WPVC as a key material for its innovative projects.<\/p>\n<p>By using WPVC, LAB23 has created a range of city solutions that blend <strong>aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Specifically, in LAB23, WPVC is used in various benches designed by GIBILLERO Design: <strong>Armonia Eco, Moko Eco, Deacon Eco, and Marilyn Eco.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/product\/street-furniture-benches-armonia-eco\/\"><strong>ARMONIA ECO<\/strong><\/a> embodies the elegance of sustainability, with its weather-resistant galvanized steel structure and an eco-friendly seat made of expanded PVC profiles and wood flour, recycled and certified as &#8220;Second Life Plastic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/product\/street-furniture-benches-moko-eco\/\"><strong>MOKO ECO<\/strong><\/a> is a design bench inspired by traditional park benches but made with modern and ecological materials. It consists of expanded PVC profiles and 100% recycled wood flour, with galvanized steel legs for corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/product\/street-furniture-benches-deacon-eco\/\"><strong>DEACON ECO<\/strong><\/a> is an eco-friendly bench with a galvanized steel structure, weather-resistant, and featuring a seat made of expanded PVC and wood flour, a recycled and self-extinguishing material. Certified as &#8220;Second Life Plastic,&#8221; it has a clean design with four PVC slats and contoured legs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/product\/street-furniture-benches-marilyn-eco\/\"><strong>MARILYN ECO<\/strong><\/a> focuses on sustainability, with a weather-resistant galvanized steel structure and a seat made of expanded PVC and wood flour, a recycled and self-extinguishing material, certified as &#8220;Second Life Plastic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Its light and essential design make it suitable for outdoor spaces and private gardens, also available in single and double-seat variants.<\/p>\n<p>Discover more about our proposals for the city of the future and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/contacts\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> for more information or a personalized quote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2163,"featured_media":20694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-20734","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2163"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20734"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20735,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20734\/revisions\/20735"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20734"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20734"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20734"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lab23.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=20734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}