Comparison between ECO⁺ Panels and other brands
ECO⁺ Panels are made of PP Film utilizing hyperrealistic wood grain printing technology. Various materials and color schemes, such as metal, leather textures, and stone patterns, cater to a wide range of interior decorating environments.
The base material can be selected as either block board or plywood. Block board are made by stacking and bonding wood chips, resulting in a dense, sturdy structure capable of bearing heavy loads and ensuring long-term use.
Plywood, with its thinner profile, can be used for wall decorations, tailored to meet your design needs, and possesses characteristics resistant to moisture.
ECO⁺ Panels simulate the look of KD Panels™ to achieve the closest color match on the inside and outside of your woodwork.
Comparison of ECO⁺ Panels and other brand
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ECO+ Panels
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Other brands
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Panel material
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PP(Polypropylene
PP (Polypropylene) raw materials are free of formaldehyde, plasticizers, TVOCs and other toxic substances. It has a heat-resistance range of -20 ℃ to 120 ℃, They are often used as food-grade material and green building materials. |
PVC(Polyvinyl Chloride)
PVC contains plasticizers and has a lower heat-resistant temperature than Polypropylene and releases dioxins in high temperature. The elimination of PVC use has become a common goal for the global community of more than 100 countries. |
Melamine resin
Melamine resin is made of melamine and formaldehyde polymerization, which is harmful to the body by releasing poisons when exposed to heat. Formaldehyde has been designated as a carcinogenic and teratogenic toxicant by the World Health Organization. |
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Printing technology
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Licensed by the largest manufacturer of decorative materials, Dai Nippon PrintingCo., Ltd. (DNP) Japan. ECO⁺ Panels simulate the look of KD Panels™ to achieve the closest color matching between the inside and outside of your woodwork. |
These produces use a roller to print wood grains onto the surface. Due to size and spacing limitations of these rollers, wood patterns are very repetitive causing the final product to look dull and unrealistic. | |
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Substrate materials
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Block Board Block Board is made solid wood strips stacked and glued together, providing firm and solid structure, good load-bearing capacity, and is fairly more resistant to moisture. |
Particleboard
Made of wood chips that are pressed and glued together into panel shape with a hot press, due to the size of the wood chips, surface does is not flat and is prone to absorb moisture. |
MDF
Wood is broken into dust and then glued and pressed with a hot press. Compared to particleboard, MDF is more cost effective but less durable. |
Note: Adhesive is made from a variety of chemical materials, common ingredients include formaldehyde, melamine, and other toxins, however the content level of these meet the national safety testing standards for building materials and daily necessities. For the safety of your home, it is recommended to purchase F1 low-formaldehyde substrates. F1 block board and plywood available at KD.
Comparison of Test Results
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Testing item
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Standard |
Qualification
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ECO+ Panels
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Other brands
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Emission of formaldehyde
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CNS 8058(2014)
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≦0.2 mg/L | Undetected |
1.5~20 mg/L
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| Acid Resistance |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Unchanged (Qualified) | Unchanged | Slightly Fading |
| Alkali Resistance |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Unchanged (Qualified) | Unchanged | Slightly Fading |
| Stain Resistance |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Unchanged (Qualified) | Unchanged | Slightly Fading |
| Humidity Resistance |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Unchanged (Qualified) | Unchanged | Slightly changed |
| Flammability test |
CNS 7614(1994)A
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No remaining flame;1 minute after, there will be no afterglow; Length of carbonization ≦ 5cm |
Compliant with fire-retardant standards | Compliant with fire-retardant standards |
| Hot and cold repeated-B test |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Unchanged (Qualified) | Unchanged | Slightly changed |
| Moisture content |
CNS 8058(2014)
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≦ 14% |
9%
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11%-18%
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| Soaking delaminating test |
CNS 8058(2014)
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No delaminating ≦50mm | Unchanged | Slightly changed |
| Soaking delaminating test |
CNS 8058(2014)
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Slightly changed
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Slightly changed | |
| Surface Abrasion Resistance |
CNS 11367:1985
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Unchanged
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Slightly changed |
