What is Richlite made from?
Richlite is an FSC® certified product, made from post-consumer recycled paper. Sheets of paper are stacked up and saturated with a phenolic resin, then heat and pressure are applied. The resin then thermosets permanently with zero off-gassing. Learn more about how Richlite is made.
Is Richlite a plastic?
Richlite is material that is rapidly replacing plastic cutting boards in commercial kitchens. Made from compressed paper resin, Richlite is a natural wood product made from wood fiber and resin that is extremely durable and can withstand the rigors of every day food service.
Is Richlite eco friendly?
SUSTAINABLE. From 100% recycled products to waste-to-energy (WE™) technology, Richlite makes an obvious sustainable choice.
Where is Richlite manufactured?
Tacoma, WA
Richlite’s Northwest Collection comprises through-color products whose names reflect natural and historic landmarks near Richlite’s manufacturing facility in Tacoma, WA.
Is Richlite better than ebony?
No difference in feel and playability, richlite is better, because lasts longer, but everyone wants wood, so ebony wins. Conclusion. No difference in feel and playability, richlite is better, because lasts longer, but everyone wants wood, so ebony wins.
Can Richlite be sanded?
Richlite looks natural, is non-porous and has a matte finish. Richlite does not maintain a polished or highly sanded (higher than 150 grit). This finish is recommended by the manufacturer as the best balance for initial look and feel and eventual wear and patina.
Are Richlite fingerboards good?
Objectively speaking, Richlite is actually a very good material to make a fingerboard with. Richlite never shrinks, swells, warps, cups or twists over time. Meanwhile, Ebony is not the most dimensionally stable wood in the world. Richlite is typically very homogeneous in colour.
Are Richlite fingerboards any good?
Is Richlite a good fretboard?
Richlite’s fretboards are an acoustically superior product and the perfect alternative ebony fretboard. Our fretboards are durable, and moisture acclimated, making them inherently stable. Richlite has numerous advantages for the maker, manufacturer, or player of stringed instruments.
Does Richlite contain formaldehyde?
Richlite does not contain urea formaldehyde and Richlite products are GREEN GUARD certified for children and schools. Richlite is an ideal material for cutting boards because of it’s incredible durability. Due to it’s high impact resistance, gouges, cracks, or grooves from your knives are uncommon.