DURABLE
MACHINABLE
SUSTAINABLE
TACTILE

A Truly Versatile Material

Unlike stone, plastic and other solid-surface materials, Richlite is an incredibly durable, sustainable and versatile material made from paper. High-grade custom FSC® -certified paper infused with a thermosetting resin is laid up by hand and pressed into a solid panel.

DURABLE

Richlite is an extremely durable material with both high-impact resistance and impressive deflective and flexural strength.

TACTILE

Richlite's distinctive look and feel deliver a unique tactile experience.

SUSTAINABLE

Crafted using WE Technology, an exclusive waste-to-energy process – Richlite is a truly sustainable material. Our Northwest collection is made entirely from 100% recycled paper, and all collections are FSC® certified for responsible forestry.

MACHINABLE

Dense, consistent and without voids, Richlite is an ideal machinable material for drilling, tapping and tooling, including complex patterns.

How It's Made

Layers of high-quality engineered paper are infused with thermosetting resin before they are cut to length and laid up by hand. Richlite's signature surface texture comes from the natural variation in how the fibers lay within the paper. Each sheet is carefully stacked, alternating the direction of the paper for ultimate balance and stability. The stacks are pressed under heat and pressure, which bonds the layers of paper together and cures the product. The panels are then slowly cooled to produce a solid and stable sheet material.