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Plastwood vs. Future Board
Both Plastwood and Future Board (also known as PP Board) are lightweight plastic sheet materials; however, Plastwood is a solid PVC foam with a smooth, durable, and strong surface similar to wood, whereas Future Board is a hollow, corrugated plastic sheet that is lighter in weight and more cost-effective.
Characteristics and Materials
- Plaswood: Made from rigid PVC foam sheet; features a smooth surface and high density with no internal voids. It is impact-resistant and serves as an excellent substitute for wood.
- Future Board (or PP Board): Made from polypropylene plastic; consists of flat outer layers with a hollow, corrugated core. It is extremely lightweight.
Durability and Usage
- Plaswood: Stronger and more durable; resistant to sun and rain; does not rot or swell from water exposure. Suitable for long-term outdoor signage, decorative work, furniture, or fretwork.
- Future Board (Corrugated Plastic): Water-resistant but softer and prone to bending or breaking. Suitable for temporary signage, election campaign signs, document folders, or lightweight packaging boxes.
Fabrication and Pricing
- Plaswood: Can be cut, routed, drilled, or die-cut using CNC machines, resulting in clean, sharp edges; higher price point.
- Future Board (Corrugated Plastic): Easily cut with a utility knife; budget-friendly and widely available at stationery or hardware stores.
If you need further advice, please let us know:
- What you intend to create (e.g., shop signs, partitions, craft projects).
- Whether it will be used indoors or outdoors.
This will help us recommend the most suitable thickness and material type.
