Spectra

Made from

Plastic packaging

As its name suggests, Spectra is an illuminating product – in every sense of the word. Created from PET packaging waste with elements of Kaleido, colourful, energetic fragments of Spectra’s previous life run through its core.

The pairing of these flecks with an otherwise translucent aesthetic offers a moment of clarity. Spectra provides a nod to our current reliance on plastic PPE, while serving as a reminder of the polluted waterways that flow directly into our oceans. While its creation may be rooted in a rather uncertain present, though, this beautiful material undoubtedly lights the way to a brighter future.

Shop Samples

Spectra in application for Smile Plastics

Panel Specifics

Material

PET

Weight

Up to 90kg – dependant on panel size and thickness

Panel Sizes

Supersize Panels

3000 × 1200mm

Large Panels

2000 × 1000mm

Mid Panels

1200 x 1000mm

Planks

1000 x 200mm, 2000 x 200mm

Small Panels

500 x 500mm

Thicknesses

5mm, 12mm, 20mm

Note

The listed board thicknesses are nominal. Thermal expansion of some sheets can be 2mm per metre over a 10 degree Celsius range. Spectra is a translucent material.

Pattern Examples

We make up batches of Spectra material in 5-10 tonne lots and batches will vary depending on the type of packaging we find. The shade and intensity will vary between batches with varying inclusions of multi-colour.

Panel Information

We are a batch manufacturer using craft techniques to make our products. We source a variety of raw materials, and therefore the patterns and colours in our surfaces can vary between batches. If you need to minimise colour variation, please discuss your needs with us before ordering, so we can ensure all your products come from the same batch.

We work hard to ensure our panels are as free from blemishes as possible, but by their nature, no two panels are the same. For us, every quirk, imperfection and mottle tells a different recycling story. Panels are supplied with a single-sided semi-matt finish as standard, and can also be supplied double-sided should your intended application require it. Please specify this when ordering.