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For over 25 years the debate of polyester versus acrylic solid surface has rumbled through fabrication shops. Avonite Surfaces is in the unique position of offering both types of products. These product types share many common characteristics but some products from Avonite are so unique that they deserve special recognition for their applications and fabrication techniques.

The majority of solid surface products are composed of polymer resins and a mineral filler called alumina trihydrate (ATH). The resins are typically polyester, acrylic, or a blend of the two. Polyester resin is a thermoset polymer while acrylic is a thermo plastic resin. To produce a solid surface product with acrylic resin, you must add ATH filler. Only with the filler can you create an acrylic product that can be cut shaped and sanded. Without the filler the acrylic resin is too soft . Solid surface products made from polyester resins do not require the ATH filler to be machined. Producers have a choice of how much ATH filler to use. ATH filler is a fine white powder that clouds the matrix. Products with high levels of ATH are opaque where as products
using small amounts can maintain their clarity and depth. This is where Avonite Surfaces stands alone. We are the only major producer of solid surface that has chosen to create some products with minimum amounts of fillers to achieve depth and clarity found in no other solid surface product. Our leading innovation has created products that push the boundaries and expectations of surfacing and set new product benchmarks for the entire industry. Today, our leadership role in sustainable design and innovation continues to take surfacing beyond ordinary.

Below are two distinct product lines, each with unique qualities that bring a variety of design solutions.
The Studio Collection™ sets the bar in aesthetics with rich collections inspired by glass, precious metals, and a recycled product collection with 40% content. These products are 36” X 120” X ½” and are produced in Belen,
NM –USA. The Foundations™ products are 100% acrylic and are produced in our Florence, KY-USA facility which is the largest continuous cast acrylic plant in the world. This facility is unique as it allows us to produce sheets 60” wide in a variety of thicknesses.

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