3form Resin Materials Design Guide Lo-Res 4.2018

Resin Material Design Guide
— RESIN MATERIAL
Design Guide
April 2018 | MARCOM | Design Guide | Rev 01

SM A RT D E S I G N FOR A B E T T E R WOR L D
Welcome
Use this design guide for proper
specification of 3form resin materials.
Create unique panels for use

in simple, preconfigured solutions
or your own custom applications.
02 Resin Material Design Guide

Cooper Union College Varia
New York, NY, USA Custom Colour
Resin Material Design Guide 03

Table of Contents
Varia Chroma Struttura

p. 06 p. 50 p. 78
04 Resin Material Design Guide

Stone Koda XT Sola Felt
p. 94 p. 108 p. 130
Hardware Sustainability
p. 154 p. 166
Lighting Full Circle

p. 160 p. 170
Resin Material Design Guide 05

Varia
A dynamic translucent resin, Varia has
incredible design versatility. Choose
the right colour, texture, and interlayer
to add style to your space. Varia is
formable, impact resistant and available
in 250 colours.
— VARIA
Translucency
Translucent resin
panels make a
design statement
in your space.
08 Resin Material Design Guide | VARIA

Couture Office Varia
New York, NY, USA Snag Coal
VARIA | Resin Material Design Guide 09

Marriott Pulse Bar Varia
Atlanta, GA, USA Ghost, RGB Lighting

Chevy Chase Pavilion Varia
Washington DC, USA Ghost RGB Lighting
— VARIA
Illumination
Create your vision,
then illuminate for
dramatic effect.

Morimoto Sushi Bar Varia
Las Vegas, NV, USA High Resolution Print

— VARIA
Modularity
Multiple panels combine
to create stylish designs.

— VARIA
Durability
Impact resistance combines
with translucency, for stunning,
functional installations.

NIBC Varia
Den Haag, Netherlands Seaweed + Ghost

Salt Lake City Community College Varia
Salt Lake City, UT, USA Gild Silver & Glint Silver + Suspend
— VARIA
Adaptable
Forming and cutting techniques
can be used to create custom
shapes and curves.

Red Rocks Casino Varia
Las Vegas, NV, USA Bewitched, Mango, Melody

— VARIA
Design Choices
1. Texture and/or Finish
2. Colour
3. Interlayer
4. Effects
Texture or Finish Colour Interlayer White, Diffusion or Effect

(front and back) (front, centered (centered or back) (front, centered
and/or back) and/or back)

Varia Panel Shown
Finish (Sandstone, F01)
Interlayer (Fray Smoke, Centered)
Finish (Sandstone, F01)

— VARIA
Natural & Artisan Interlayers

Bring refined natural elements or playful,
artistic flare into your space.
Timber Longitude Mocha
Kathali Gray Bamboo Rings Natural Whisper Timber Latitude Gray
Fossil Leaf Random Antique Fleur
Birch Stack Ting Ting Thicket Raven
Seaweed Beargrass Coconut Husk Black

Lina Tan Banana Fibre Dark
Connection Ink Connection Passion Connection Envy Connection Pure
Ion Wheat Connection Mini Gray Connection Square Pure
Ensign Capiz Honey Sienna Capiz Full Straignt Ion Green Tea 2
Ladder Pogo
Dance
View all available Interlayers at 3-form.com/Naturals VARIA | Resin Material Design Guide 21
— VARIA
Textile & Metallic

Interlayers
Sophisticated textiles
or elegant metallics.
Cleo Geometric B Fortess Drift Blue
Evo White Wander Night Pinpoint
Junction Migration Henna
Cosmic Snag Mini Stratus

Swept Rose Gold Bronze Weave Quattro Carbon 2
Dichroic Solar Iced Dichroic Lunar
Wisp Silver
Pure Gold Glint Gold Rust Forge
Glint Copper Rust Oxide Weld Silver
Gild Silver
View all available Interlayers at 3-form.com/Textiles VARIA | Resin Material Design Guide 23
— VARIA
High Resolution Printing

Choose from our curated collection
of graphic images or encapsulate
your own design in Varia.
Rainy Day
Concrete 02 Lights Labrynth
Gray Oak Ace Walnut
Waterstroke Hudson Go Go Jest

Screen Prints
Metallic ink interlayers
add elegance and flirt Mirror Silver Lodge
with dimensionality.
Two colours maximum.
Halftone Scan
Fuse Copper Weld Gold Cirque
Patterns
Surface or Interlayer print Tartan
patterns are available in
four scales and opacities.
Royal Branch
Partial Gradient Full Panel Gradient Band Gradient
View all available Interlayers at 3-form.com/Highres VARIA | Resin Material Design Guide 25
— VARIA
Layer Options
& Directionality
Add depth, directionality and
density by specifying layout.
Fade
Vertical— Pattern parallel to long edge
One Interlayer
Density terminates
at 2133mm or a
custom specified point
Dimished density
begins at 1371mm or a
custom specified point
2438mm
( 96 in )
Two Interlayers
1219mm
(48 in )
Fade
Horizontal— Pattern parallel to short edge
Density
terminates
at 1067mm
or a custom
specified point
1219mm Diminished
( 48 in ) density begins
at 660mm
or a custom
specified point
2438mm
(96 in )

Grove
Vertical— Pattern parallel to long edge
Density always
2438mm
terminates
(96 in )
mid panel
Diminished density
always begins
quarter panel
1219mm
(48 in )
Grove
Horizontal— Pattern parallel to short edge
Density always
1219mm
terminates
(48 in )
mid panel
Diminished
density always
begins quarter
panel
2438mm
( 96 in )

— VARIA
Colour Location
Depth, dimension and saturation
can be created with colour layers.
Colour on the back

[product] + [colour] (back)
Colour in the middle

[product] + [colour] (centered)
Colour on the front

[product] + [colour] (front)

Ridge +
Cobalt
(back)
Ridge +
Cobalt
(centered)
Ridge +
Cobalt
(front)

Lark G17 Glazed G15 Nomad G20 Cucumber G19
Pickle G16 Pear G18 Minnow G30 Wintergreen G62
— VARIA Garden G31 Sapling G61 Copen G63 Awash G51
250 Colours.
One system.
We offer a comprehensive Apple G37 Lawn G42 Thyme G43 Eden G58
assortment of translucent
colours for design
applications. These hues
can be used with Varia, Marsh G34 Laurel G39 Rosemary G38 Seine G50
Chroma and Struttura

materials, select colours
available in Koda XT.
Vegan G25 Citron G26 Sweet Pea G32 Zucchini G44
Hickory G24 Turtle G28 Guacamole G29 Oregano G46
Swamp G23 Acre G27 Moss G33 Rivulet G45
Terrace G22 Basil G36 Tropical G41 Shamrock G47
Chai G21 Rainforest G35 Cilantro G40 Lucky G48

Aloe G60 Reef B18 Heron B17 Tide B40 Pond N46 Aviator B41 Dawn V08
Jardin G59 Seahorse B19 Robin B39 Fountain B43 Cloudless B42 Bliss B49 Violet V07
Sea B14 Buoyant B20 Surf B38 Shoreline B37 Skydive B48 Lago B47 Daydream B50
Pixie G52 Cayman B15 Cruise B21 Poseidon B22 Flood B44 Cornflower B46 Midnight B52
Capri G53 Swan Dive B16 Raindrop B36 Harbor B32 Pier B45 Bay B51 Sparta B57
Persian G54 Mariner B33 Atlantic B35 Moonstone B56 Cobalt B25 Atlas B58 Dahlia V05
Julep G57 Loch B34 Denim B31 Cadet B55 Tahoe B53 Hyacinth B59 Lavender V06
Kilt G55 Venice B13 Calypso B23 Matisse B24 Nautical B54 Bluejay B61 Amethyst V04
Emperor G56 Saltwater B12 Dory B28 Cassidy B26 Wizard B30 Monsoon B62 Bohemian V27
Isle G49 Jewel B11 Lapis B29 Catalina B27 Mythical B60 Overcast B63 Majesty V03

Lily V16 Powder Puff R32 Azalea R33 Bashful R10 Cosmetic R12 Nude R13 Allyssa N11
Lilac V09 Cosmo V17 Petal R31 Begonia R34 Coral R11 Ginger R14 Gardenia Y08
Boulevard V10 Cupid V18 Peony R30 Watermelon R35 Salmon R15 Shrimp O19 Vitamin C Y11
Lollipop V15 Flamingo V19 Sassy V20 Gladiola R29 Sherbet R16 Mai Tai O20 Marmalade O18
Aphrodite V14 Dollhouse V21 Dragon Fruit R36 Pomegranate R37 Gypsy R20 Punch O21 Charmer O14
Bewitched V13 Tamale V22 Spunky R27 Love R18 Jubilee O13 Squash Y14 Golden Y13
Iris V11 Jam V23 Rouge R28 Cranberry R17 Persimmon O12 Clementine O07 Taxicab Y12
Prince V12 Hibiscus V24 Daredevil R26 Jello R19 Chipolte O11 OJ O09 Butternut O15
Fig V26 Taffy V25 Sweetheart R25 Radish R24 Paprika O22 Carnival O08 Curry O17
Merlot R39 Beet R38 Garnet R22 Desire R23 Strawberry R21 Festive O10 Giraffe O16

Springtime Y22 Marigold Y21 Glow N13 Oat N23 Dust N61 Helium N48 Ash N49
Camel Y23 Butter Y18 Lemon N14 Biscotti N07 Sable N08 Nebulous N47 Cityscape N45
Daffodil Y10 Chirp Y20 Morning Y09 Nectar N12 Gypsum N06 Dew N24 Elephant N50
Pharaoh Y16 Daisy Y19 Mellow N16 Toasted N09 Roadside N54 Rockport N53 Thunder N51
Tiger Y15 Sunnyside Y17 Lioness N17 Khaki N22 Wren N55 Pewter N52 Porpoise N43
Couscous Y07 Melon N10 Warmstone N56 Teaberry N34 Smudge N37 Wolf N44 Drizzle N42
Butterscotch Y06 Sunrise N15 Farmer N25 Concord N35 Blush N32 Galvanize N57 Compass N36
Wafer Y24 Fawn N18 Sepia N27 Eggplant N33 Redwood N31 Noir N58 Zeppelin N38
Cider Y25 Jicama N19 Bark N28 Whiskey N29 Nightshade N60 Alley N39 Cauldron N41
Syrup Y26 Almond N20 Saddle N21 Leather N30 Bittersweet N26 Meteorite N59 Gotham N40

White Out W01 5% Down W02 15%
Ghost W03 30%
Flurry W04 50% Vapour W05 65%
Paperwhite D02 20%
Avalanche D01 1%
Polar D04 50% Glacier D05 70% Powder D03 40%

Titanium E02 Black Out E03
Reflect E01
Ivory E04
— VARIA
Whites Diffusions & Effects

Control opacity, light levels
and reflectiveness.

— VARIA
Finishes
Control scratch-resistance and
translucency. All Varia finishes
can be seamed and radius formed.
Complex shape forming is not
available on Supermatte or Patina.
Sandstone Patina Patent

F01 F02 F03
Vellum Supermatte Stucco

F04 F05 F06
Velvet Grain Grid

F07 F08 F09
Patina Plus SFX Frost

F13 F16

STANDARD
DURABILITY
FINISHES
Stucco High
Grid High
Sandstone High
Vellum Moderate
Grain Moderate
Velvet Moderate
Supermatte Low
Patent Low
Patina Low
Patina Plus Moderate
SFX Frost Moderate
High Can be used in the most demanding applications, such as canopies, wall cladding, and high traffic areas, etc
Moderate Specify for all but the most demanding applications, when finish durability is a driving requirement
Low For applications where contact with people and/or objects can be minimised or eliminated, such as in ceiling
features or artwork

— VARIA
Textures
By adding texture you can play
with dimension and depth
to create glistening surfaces.
Hint textures can be applied to front and/or back of panel
Ridge
Corro Mezzo
Wave Vertu V Mini Traffic
Ice Bios
Section Split

Fractal Crinkle
Swim Hint Flow
Tonic Corro Mini Hint Rule
Hint Spotted Hint Meadow
Pop Hint Straight Up
View all available textures at 3-form.com/Textures VARIA | Resin Material Design Guide 39
— VARIA
Panel Sizes
One sheet minimum order size -
only 3m2 (32ft2)
1524mm � 3048mm
(60 in × 120 in)
1219mm � 3048mm
(48 in × 120 in)
1219mm � 2438mm
( 48 in × 96 in )
Panel dimensions and squareness are subject to a 4.7mm (3/16in) tolerance.

Limited interlayer selection on panels longer than 2438mm (8ft)
Scale 1:20

Gauges & Weight
Finished gauges are dependent on layers.
Varia (scale 1:1) 25.4mm 19.05mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 6.35mm 4.76mm 3.18mm 1.59mm
Gauge & Weight ( 1 in ) (3/4in) (1/2 in ) (3/8in) (1/4in) ( 3/16 in ) (1/8in) (1/16 in )
MINIMUM ALLOWANCE 21.6mm 16.5mm 11.1mm 8.2mm 5.4mm 4.3mm 2.6mm 1.3mm
Colour / Fabric Interlayer ( 0.850 in ) ( 0.648 in ) ( 0.436 in ) ( 0.324 in ) ( 0.212 in ) ( 0.168 in ) ( 0.104 in ) ( 0.050 in )
MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE 26.9mm 19.5mm 12.9mm 9.8mm 6.6mm 4.9mm 3.4mm 1.8mm
Colour / Fabric Interlayer ( 1.059 in ) ( 0.768 in ) ( 0.508 in ) ( 0.384 in ) ( 0.260 in ) ( 0.192 in ) ( 0.132 in ) ( 0.070 in )
MINIMUM ALLOWANCE 21.6mm 15.7mm 10.5mm 7.7mm 5.0mm 3.9mm 2.5mm Not
All Other Interlayers ( 0.850 in ) ( 0.618 in ) ( 0.412 in ) ( 0.304 in ) ( 0.196 in ) ( 0.155 in ) ( 0.098 in ) Available
MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE 27.7mm 20.3mm 14.3mm 11.0mm 7.8mm 5.2mm 3.5mm Not
All Other Interlayers ( 1.091 in ) ( 0.798 in ) ( 0.562 in ) ( 0.434 in ) ( 0.306 in ) ( 0.205 in ) ( 0.138 in ) Available
WEIGHT FLUX 32.2 kg/m2 24.4 kg/m2 16.1 kg/m2 12.2 kg/m2 8.3 kg/m2 5.9 kg/m2 3.9 kg/m2 2.0 kg/m2
kg / m2 ( lb / ft2 ) ( 6.6 lb / ft2) (5.0 lb/ ft2) (3.3lb/ ft2) ( 2.5 lb / ft2) (1.7lb/ ft2) (1.2lb/ ft2) (0.8lb/ ft2) (0.4lb/ ft2)
All gauges are subject to a tolerance.
+.8mm (1/32in) Hint Textures

+4.7mm (3/16in) Embossed Textures
EuroClass B-s1, d0
Gauges 4.7mm, 6.3mm & 9.5mm (3/16in, 1/4in & 3/8in)
with non-combustible or no interlayer.

— VARIA
Edge Type
Choose the edge type best
suited to your application.
Squared Eased
Chamfered Miter
Radius Knife Edge

Edge Finishes
Choose an edge finish
appropriate for your design.
Flame Polish Solvent Polish
Sanded Saw Cut

— VARIA
Joinery & Seams

Factory made corners
Colour used in your layup can affect
your corner or seam selection.
Miter UV Glue Seam Line Bend Seam

Shown with 3mm radius Dotted line represents offset interlayer
6.3mm (1/4in) minimum gauge Corner radius can vary with gauge, layup, and depth of cut.
Not available with all layups.
Light Seam Radiused

Dotted line represents colour layer. Moulded, heat-formed corner.
Default for lit applications. Not available with all layups.

Non-glued, loose seams
Please contact your 3form materials consultant
for assistance with proper seam selection.
3.2mm 3.2mm
9.5mm 9.5mm
Half-Lap Quirk Tongue & Groove Quirk

Minimum 9.5mm gauge Minimum 9.5mm gauge
Joint 9.5mm - quirk 3.2mm Joint 6.4mm - quirk 3.2mm
Backlit only Unlit - frontlit - backlit
Access good Access limited
3.2mm
12.7mm
9.5mm
Tongue & Groove Quirk Tongue & Groove

Minimum 12.7mm gauge Minimum 9.5mm gauge
Joint 3.2mm - quirk 3.2mm Joint 3.2mm ( 25.4mm gauge - joint 6.4mm )
Backlit only Gauge variation may be noticeable
Access limited Backlit only
Access limited
3.2mm
3.2mm
12.7mm
9.5mm
Interior Expansion Joint Half-Lap Quirk

Minimum 9.5mm gauge 12.7mm Gauge
Joint 9.5mm - overlap 6.4mm - gap 3.2mm Joint 12.7mm - quirk 3.2mm
Use when material is bound in all directions Backlit only
For applications ≥ 3048mm ( 10ft ) in length or width Access good

— VARIA
Cutting
Our skilled fabrication team
can saw, CNC or laser cut
anything from simple shapes
to intricate details, and
complex designs.
Saw
Simple rectangular shapes
with an unfinished edge detail.
CNC
3mm (1/8in) fixed cut depth
4.7mm (3/16in) min. cut width
1.5mm min. radius on artwork
Machine marks visible on frosted edges
Laser
6.3mm (1/4in) min gauge
Not available w/ Supermatte F05
Edges are polished as result of laser

— VARIA
Cold Bending
Varia can be cold bent on-site with
moderate single radius applications.
Heat Forming
Varia can be molded to
create completely unique
shapes and forms.
Guideline: Minimum radius =
6x gauge depending on interlayer.
Reflect cannot be heat-formed.

Varia (scale 1:1)
25.4mm 19.05mm 12.7mm 9.5mm 6.35mm 4.76mm 3.18mm 1.59mm
Cold Bending
( 1 in ) (3/4in) (1/2 in) (3/8in) (1/4in) ( 3/16 in ) (1/8in) (1/16 in )
& Heat Forming
Cold Bending Minimum Radii
2540mm 1905mm 1270mm 940mm 635mm 483mm 305mm 178mm

VARIA
( 100 in ) ( 75 in ) ( 50 in ) ( 37 in ) ( 24 in ) ( 19 in ) ( 12 in ) ( 7 in )
6350mm 4775mm 3175mm 2388mm 1600mm 1194mm 813mm Not

DICHROIC / REFLECT
( 250 in ) ( 188 in ) ( 125 in ) ( 94 in ) ( 63 in ) ( 47 in ) ( 32 in ) Available
5080mm 3810mm 2540mm 1905mm 1270mm 950mm 610mm Not

WOOD
( 200 in ) ( 150 in ) ( 100 in ) ( 75 in ) ( 50 in ) ( 37 in ) ( 24 in ) Available
Heat Forming Minimum Radii Restrictions can apply based on interlayer
VARIA 152.4mm 114.3mm 76.2mm 57.2mm

Thinner gauge heat forming must be reviewed
Simple Mold ( 6 in ) ( 4.5 in ) ( 3 in ) ( 2.25 in )
VARIA 76.2mm 57.2mm 38.1mm 25.4mm

Thinner gauge heat forming must be reviewed
Male / Female Mold ( 3 in ) ( 2.25 in ) ( 1.5 in ) ( 1 in )
DICHROIC / WOOD / Restrictions may apply— Interlayers affect the radius and maximum sheet size
HIGH RESOLUTION Example: Timber can only be heat formed one direction at a minimum radius of 1219mm ( 48 in )
COMPLEX SHAPES
Available— Contact 3form for review
& CURVES
Single Radius Multiple Radii Complex Shapes

Chroma
This beautiful and durable material can
be saturated with luminous colour and
is ideal for horizontal work surfaces.
Irving Convention Center Chroma
Irving, TX, USA Ghost + Lighting
52 Resin Material Design Guide | CHROMA

— CHROMA
Make it Glow
A beautiful, luminous,
and durable material for
glowing applications.
CHROMA | Resin Material Design Guide 53

— CHROMA
Formable
Design soft curves to crisp
angles, with heat-forming
and seaming options.

Revolution Lounge Chroma
Las Vegas, NV, USA Ghost Heat-Formed

— CHROMA
Exterior
Enhance the exterior and create
new spatial experiences by
illuminating architectural elements.
Canal Park Chroma XT

Washington DC, USA Ghost

Cornell University Bench Chroma
Ithaca, New York, USA XT, Marigold

— CHROMA
Brand Continuity
Create memorable branding with bright lobby
features from light boxes to reception desks.

Xango Chroma
Lehi, UT, USA Vitamin C + Ghost

— CHROMA
Design Choices
1. Finish
2. Colour
3. Interlayer
4. Effects
Finish Colour Interlayer White, Diffusion or Effect

(front and back) (front, centered (centered) (front, centered
and/or back) and/or back)

Chroma Panels Shown:
Finish (Vellum F04, front)
Colour (Vitamin C, back)
Finish (Vellum F04, back)
Finish (Vellum F04, front)

Colour (Surf, back)
Finish (Vellum F04, back)

— CHROMA
Interlayers
The optical clarity of Chroma allows unparalled
ability to view detailed interlayers.
Optic Double Layer Vector

(Concept Sample 0517)
Dichroic Iced Starcrossed Dream Double Layer

(Concept Sample 1117) (Concept Sample 1116)

Choose from our curated collection
of graphic images or encapsulate
your own design in Chroma.
Geode Waterstroke Canyon
Blur Spindrift

Colour Location
Depth, dimension and saturation can be
created with colour layers. Control opacity,
light levels and reflectiveness with Whites
Diffusions and Effects.
Colour on the back Available in 250 colours

shown on pg 30–33
shown on pg 34–35
Colour in the middle

[product] + [colour] (centered)
Colour on the front


— CHROMA
Finishes
Our finishes give you the ability to control
scratch-resistance and translucency.

Vellum Patent
F04 F03
Renewable Matte Polish

F10 F11
Renewable Matte F10 can be seamed,

radius and multiplane formed.
STANDARD
DURABILITY
FINISHES
Vellum High
Patent Low
Renewable Matte Moderate
Polish Moderate
High Can be used in the most demanding applications, such as canopies, wall cladding,
and high traffic areas, etc
Low For applications where contact with people and/or objects can be minimised or
eliminated, such as in ceiling features or artwork

— CHROMA
Panel Sizes
only 3m2 (32ft2)
3048mm
(120 in)
2438mm
( 96 in )
1219mm 1219mm
(48 in ) ( 48 in )
Panel dimensions and squareness are subject to a 3.1mm (1/8inin) tolerance.

50.8mm (2in) thickness not available in large size.
Scale 1:20

Gauges & Weight
Finished gauges are depenent on layers.
Chroma (scale 1:1) 50.8mm 25.4mm 12.7mm

Gauge & Weight ( 2 in ) ( 1 in ) (1/2 in)
MINIMUM ALLOWANCE 45.7mm 22.9mm 11.4mm

Colour / High-Resolution / XT ( 1.800 in ) ( 0.900 in ) ( 0.450 in )
MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE 55.9mm 27.9mm 14.9mm

Colour / High-Resolution / XT ( 2.200 in ) ( 1.100 in ) ( 0.585 in )
WEIGHT FLUX 60.5 kg/m2 30.2 kg/m2 15.1 kg/m2

kg / m2 ( lb / ft2 ) (12.4lb/ ft2) ( 6.2 lb / ft2) (3.1lb/ ft2)
+1.5mm (1/16in) Renewable Matte F10 (on back)

+3mm (1/8in) Reflect E01
+1.9kg/m2 (0.4lb/ft2) Chroma XT

+3.8kg/m2 (0.8lb/ft2) Reflect E01
EuroClass E

— CHROMA
Edge Type
Squared Eased
Chamfered Radius
Knife Edge

Edge Finishes
Polished Sanded Renewable Matte
Saw Cut

— CHROMA
CNC Etching
3mm (1/8in) fixed cut depth (front or back)
Frosted, machine marks visible
1.5mm min radius on artwork
Heat-formable

Laser Etching
Nearly smooth 0.00254mm (.0001in)
White frosted appearance
Great for logos and branding
Heat-formable

— CHROMA
Joinery & Seams

Colour used in your layup can affect
Light Seam Mitre Seam

Dotted line represents colour layer. Shown with 3mm radius
Default for lit applications 12.7mm (1/2in) gauge
Radiused
Moulded, heat-formed corner.
Not available with all layups.
Factory adhered seams Field adhered seams

Top gauge variation sanded flush Top gauge variation sanded flush on-site
Bottom seamed flush on-site
Structural Seams Field Seam Prep

Large features For on-site seaming
Renewable matte finish only
90° cut only
No W01, W03, W05, D05

Please contact your 3form materials consultant
for assistance with proper seam selection.
3.2mm 3.2mm
12.7mm 12.7mm

12.7mm gauge 12.7mm gauge
Joint 12.7mm - quirk 3.2mm Joint 3.2mm - quirk 3.2mm
Backlit only Unlit, frontlit, backlit
Access good Access limited
12.7mm 12.7mm
Tongue & Groove Interior Expansion Joint

Joint 3.2mm ( 25.4mm gauge - joint 6.4mm ) Joint 12.7mm - overlap 9.5mm - gaps 3.2mm
Gauge variation may be noticeable Use when material is bound in all directions
Backlit only For applications ≥ 3048mm ( 10ft ) in length or width
Access limited
12.7mm
Exterior Expansion Joint

12.7mm ; 25.4mm gauge
Joint 25.4mm - Overlap 15.9mm - Gaps 9.5mm
Allows expansion and contraction

— CHROMA
Cutting
Our skilled fabrication team
can cut everything from simple
shapes to complex designs.
Saw
Simple rectangular shapes
with an unfinished edge detail.
CNC
1.5mm min. radius on artwork 12.7mm (1/2in)
6.4mm min radius on artwork 25.4mm (1in) & 50.8 (2in)
Edge frosted
Laser
Only 12.7mm (1/2in) gauge
Edges are polished as result of laser
Water Jet
No water wicking Interlayers
Edge frosted

— CHROMA
Cold Bending
Chroma 12.7mm (1/2in) gauge can be cold bent
on-site in moderate single radius applications.
Not recommended for exterior applications.
Heat Forming
Chroma can be molded
to create completely
unique shapes and forms.
Reflect cannot be heat-formed.

Chroma (scale 1:1)
50.8mm 25.4mm 12.7mm
Cold Bending
( 2 in ) ( 1 in ) (1/2 in)
& Heat Forming
Cold Bending Minimum Radii Not recommended for Chroma XT
Not Not 5715mm

CHROMA
Available Available (225in)
Heat Forming Minimum Radii Not available for Chroma Reflect
304.8mm 203.2mm 101.6mm

CHROMA
(12in) (8in) (4in)
Restrictions may apply— Interlayers affect

DICHROIC / WOOD / the radius and maximum sheet size
HIGH RESOLUTION Example: High Resolution print can only
be heat formed one direction
COMPLEX SHAPES
& CURVES

Struttura
The Struttura collection offers superior
structural capabilities, while providing
stunning lightweight design options.
80 Resin Material Design Guide | STRUTTURA
— STRUTTURA
Lightweight
Enhance your space with this
translucent lightweight material.
Stallergenes Greer Struttura

London, UK Float Large + Sable + Blush
STRUTTURA | Resin Material Design Guide 81

Musées de la Civilisation Struttura
Québec, Canada Duo Large + Marigold

— STRUTTURA
Strong
Struttura’s rigidity is great
for sliding doors, partitions,
and ceiling features.

— STRUTTURA
Design Choices
1. Finish
2. Colour
3. Interlayer
4. Effects
Finish Colour Interlayer White, Diffusion or Effect

(front and back) (front, and/or back) (centered) (front, and/or back)

— STRUTTURA
Interlayers
These dimensional, honeycomb like hollow
interlayers provide privacy and translucency.
Float Large Float Small
Fizz Pep
Duo Duo Large

Colour Location
Depth, dimension and saturation
can be created with colour layers.
Control opacity and light levels
with Whites, Diffusions and Effects.
Available in 250 colours

shown on pg 30–33

shown on pg 34–35
Colour on the back

Colour in the front


— STRUTTURA
Finishes
Our finishes give you the ability to control
scratch-resistance and translucency.
Sandstone
F01
Vellum
F04
Velvet
F07
Patina Plus
F13

STANDARD
DURABILITY
FINISHES
Stucco High
Grid High
Sandstone High
Vellum Moderate
Patina Patent
F02 F03
Grain Moderate
Velvet Moderate
Supermatte Low
Patent Low
Patina Low
Patina Plus Moderate
Supermatte Stucco
F05 F06 SFX Frost Moderate
Hammered Moderate
High Can be used in the most

demanding applications,
such as canopies, wall
cladding, and high traffic
areas, etc
Moderate Specify for all but the most

demanding applications,
when finish durability is a
driving requirement
Low For applications where

contact with people and/or
Grain Grid objects can be minimised or
F08 F09 eliminated, such as in ceiling
features or artwork
Pep only available in Patent F03

Duo only available in Hammered F17
SFX Frost Hammered

F16 F17

— STRUTTURA
Panel Sizes
only 3m2 (32ft2)
3048mm
(120 in)
2438mm
( 96 in )
1219mm 1219mm
(48 in ) ( 48 in )

Only clear Duo available in large size.
Scale 1:20

Gauges & Weight
15.88mm 9.5mm 19.05mm 16mm 6.1mm

(5/8in) (3/8in) (3/4in) (5/8in) ( 1/4in)
Struttura (scale 1:1)
Gauge & Weight Fizz / Float Pep Duo
13.9mm 7.6mm 17.1mm 16mm 6.1mm

MINIMUM ALLOWANCE
( 0.550 in ) ( 0.300 in ) ( 0.675 in ) ( 0.630 in ) ( 0.240 in )
17.7mm 11.4mm 19.8mm

MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE
( 0.700 in ) ( 0.450 in ) ( 0.780 in )
WEIGHT FLUX ** 8.64 kg/m2 8.00 kg/m2 15.62 kg/m2 0.25 kg/m2 0.12 kg/m2
kg / m2 ( lb / ft2 ) (1.77lb/ ft2) (1.64 lb/ ft2) ( 3.2 lb / ft2) (0.54 lb/ ft2) (0.27 lb/ ft2)

Reflect E01 +3.2mm (1/8in)
Duo
7.1mm
( .28in )
6.1mm
( .24in )
17.2mm
( .67in )
16 mm
( .63in )
scale 1:1

— STRUTTURA
Edge Type
Inset, Outset & Radiused not available on Duo.
15.8mm 15.8mm
Inset Outset
Colour capped edge Colour capped edge
15.8mm
15.8mm
Rounded Outset U-Edge

Colour capped edge Anodised aluminium frame
Edge Finishes
Saw Cut

Joinery & Seams
Colour used in your lay up can affect
Miter Seam Line Bend

Recommended for angled corners Recommended for angled corners
Corner radius can vary with gauge and depth of cut
15.8mm
Spline Loose Seam

3.2mm clear spline
Glued to only one side
Flat panel to panel connection
Cold Bending
Guideline minimim radius 17.5x gauge
15.88mm 9.5mm 19.05mm 16mm 6.1mm

(5/8in) (3/8in) (3/4in) (5/8in) (1/4in)
Struttura (scale 1:1)
Cold Bending Fizz / Float Pep Duo
COLD BENDING Not Not Not 2819mm 1041mm

MINIMUM RADII Available Available Available ( 111 in ) ( 41 in )
Longitudinal bend only

Struttura cannot be heat-formed
Single Radius

Stone
Achieve an authentic stone appearance
with the convenience of resin. Warm and
rich, this translucent material is easier
to work with than natural stone, opening
up the possibilities.
La-Z-Boy Headquarters Stone
Monroe, MI, USA Alabaster White Gray, Lighting
96 Resin Material Design Guide | STONE

— STONE
Luminous
This translucent
material is lighter
and easier to
fabricate than
traditional stone.
STONE | Resin Material Design Guide 97

— STONE
Lustrous
Beautifully brighten
your space with
illuminated stone.

Northwell Health Stone
New York, NY, USA Alabaster White Gray, Lighting

— STONE
Design Choices
1. Finish
2. Pattern
Finish Pattern Unfinished

(front) (throughout) (back)

Onyx Vein Cut Honey
Onyx Vein Cut Steel Onyx Vein Cut Sandy
Onyx Cross Cut Steel
Onyx Cross Cut Honey Onyx Cross Cut Sandy

— STONE
Patterns
Looks and feels like real stone
while being lightweight and
easier to work with.
Alabaster White with Gray
Alabaster White with Brown

— STONE
Panel Sizes
only 3m2 (32ft2)
2438mm
(96 in )
Scale 1:20
1219mm
(48 in )
Gauges & Weight

Stone (scale 1:1) 9.5mm

Gauge & Weight (3/8in)
GAUGE TOLERANCE +/– 10%
WEIGHT FLUX ** 17 kg/m2

kg / m2 ( lb / ft2 ) (3.5lb/ ft2)
Panel dimensions and squareness are subject to a 4.5mm tolerance.


Edge Type
Squared
Chamfered Radius
Edge Finishes
Saw Cut Sanded

— STONE
Joinery & Seams

Miter UV Glue Seam

Shown with 3mm radius
9.5mm (3/8) gauge

Please contact your 3form materials consultant for assitance
with proper seam selection.
3.2mm 3.2mm
9.5mm 9.5mm

Joint 9.5mm wide - 3.2mm quirk Joint 6.4mm wide - 3.2mm quirk
Unlit, frontlit, backlit Unlit, frontlit, backlit
Access Limited Access Limited
9.5mm
Tongue & Groove

9.5mm gauge.
Joint 3.2mm wide
Gauge variation may be noticeable
Backlit only
Access Limited
Stone is always Honed Finish

Stone cannot be cold bent or heat-formed.

Stone Panel Shown:
Stone Alabaster White with Gray
Factory Adhered Structural Seam
w/ Chroma Noir N58.

Koda XT
A performance driven translucent
material for exterior applications, Koda XT
has extraordinary impact resistance and
durability. Colours and finishes are available
in low quantities making it an excellent
design alternative to glass.
— KODA XT
Stable
Exquisite design meets
extreme durability
in this exterior
translucent material.
HighPoint Climbing Koda XT

Chattanooga, TN, USA Surf
110 Resin Material Design Guide | KODA XT

KODA XT | Resin Material Design Guide 111
Regional Transit Authority Koda XT
New Orleans, LA, USA Custom Colour
El Paso City Transit Shelters Koda XT

El Paso, TX, USA Cassidy B26 + White Out

855 Brannan Trellis Koda XT
San Francisco, CA, USA Butternut 015
— KODA XT
Vibrant
Add colour to exterior
applications, with this
alternative to glass.

— KODA XT
Design Choices
1. Finish
2. Colour
3. Interlayer
4. Effects
Finish Colour Interlayer White, Diffusion

(front and back) (front, centered High Resolution Print or Effect
and/or back) (centered) front, centered
and/or back)

— KODA XT

Choose from our curated image collection
or print your own graphics in Koda XT.
ODOT Long Street Cultural Wall KODA XT

Columbus, OH, USA HighRes, Lighting

L.A. Metro Division 13 Koda XT
Los Angeles, CA, USA HighRes
Diamond Teague Pier Koda XT

Washington, DC, USA HighRes

— KODA XT
Colour Portfolio
The 3form Colour Portfolio
offers a comprehensive
assortment of translucent
colours for exterior applications.
Hickory G24 Cilantro G40 Persian G54 Seahorse B19 Cloudless B42 Lilac V09 Tamale V22
Vegan G25 Tropical G41 Kilt G55 Buoyant B20 Fountain B43 Prince V12 Jam V23
Citron G26 Thyme G43 Julep G57 Cruise B21 Cornflower B46 Lollipop V15 Hibiscus V24
Acre G27 Zucchini G44 Eden G58 Calypso B23 Lago B47 Lily V16 Taffy V25
Turtle G28 Awash G51 Copen G63 Matisse B24 Skydive B48 Cosmo V17 Cosmetic R12
Garden G31 Pixie G52 Venice B13 Cassidy B26 Hyacinth B59 Cupid V18 Nude R13
Sweat Pea G32 Capri G53 Cayman B15 Robin B39 Dawn V08 Flamingo V19 Love R18

Jello R19 Rouge R28 Squash Y14 Clementine O07 Lemon N14 Compass N36 Rockport N53
Garnet R22 Begonia R34 Tiger Y15 Carnival O08 Sunrise N15 Smudge N37 Warmstone N56
Desire R23 Merlot R39 Pharaoh Y16 Charmer O14 Lioness N17 Cauldron N41 Noir N58
Radish R24 Butterscotch Y06 Sunnyside Y17 Butternut O15 Bittersweet N26 Nebulous N47 Crystal Clear
Sweetheart R25 Gardenia Y08 Daisy Y19 Giraffe O16 Bark N28 Helium N48
Daredevil R26 Daffodil Y10 Chirp Y20 Curry O17 Redwood N31 Thunder N51
Spunky R27 Golden Y13 Springtime Y22 Shrimp O19 Blush N32 Pewter N52

— KODA XT
Whites & Effects

Control levels of opacity
and reflectiveness.
Titanium E02
Ghost W03 Down W02

Finishes
Control scratch resistance
and translucency.
Polish
F11
Sandstone Patina Patent

F01 F02 F03
Vellum Supermatte Stucco

F04 F05 F06
F05 and F11 only on Crystal Clear

Koda XT cannot be seamed
STANDARD
DURABILITY
FINISHES
Stucco High
Sandstone High
Vellum Moderate
Supermatte Low
Patent Low
Polish Low
High Can be used in the most demanding applications, such as canopies, wall cladding,
and high traffic areas, etc
Low For applications where contact with people and/or objects can be minimised or
eliminated, such as in ceiling features or artwork

— KODA XT
Panel Sizes
only 3m2 (32ft2)
3048mm
(120 in)
2438mm
( 96 in )
1219mm 1219mm
(48 in ) ( 48 in )

Scale 1:20

Gauges & Weight
Koda XT (scale 1:1) 12.7mm 6.35mm

Gauge & Weight (1/2 in ) (1/4in)
MINIMUM ALLOWANCE 11.45mm

Not Available
Colour ( 0.450 in )
MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE 14.26mm

Not Available
Colour ( 0.585 in )
MINIMUM ALLOWANCE 10.85mm 5.38mm

Crystal Clear ( 0.4277in ) ( 0.212in )
MAXIMUM ALLOWANCE 12.7mm 6.6mm

Crystal Clear ( 0.500in ) ( 0.260in )
WEIGHT FLUX 15.1 kg/m2 7.31 kg/m2

kg / m2 ( lb / ft2 ) (3.1lb/ ft2) ( 1.516 lb / ft2)

Square
— KODA XT
Edge Type
Square
Eased Saw cut
Eased Saw cut
Chamfered Saw cut Sanded
Squared Eased
Chamfered Saw cut Sanded
Radius Sanded Solvent Polish
Radius Sanded Solvent Polish

Chamfered Radius
Mitered Flame Polish
Solvent Polish
Mitered Solvent Polish Flame Polish
Knife Flame Polish
Mitered Knife Flame Polish
Knife
Edge Finishes
Saw cut
Saw cut Sanded
Saw Cut Sanded

Sanded Solvent Polish
Solvent Polish Flame Polish
Flame Polish

( 25in )
* Low durability finishes not recommended for heat forming
HEAT FORMING MINIMUM RADII *

9.5mm
Lap Joint 76.2mm 38.1mm
( 3in ) ( 1.5in )
12.7MM GAUGE
SILICON SEALED JOINT
12.7mm
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL SURFACES
Complex Shapes
SUPPORT REQUIRED AT JOINT
Available - Contact 3form for Review
and Curves
9.5mm
* Low durability finishes not recommended for heat forming
— KODA XT
9.5mm
Exterior Reveal Joint
Joinery & Seams
9.5mm
Lap Joint
12.7MM GAUGE
12.7MM GAUGE
OPEN JOINT 12.7mm
SILICON SEALED
OR JOINT
HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SURFACES 12.7mm
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL
USED WITH 3FORM SURFACES
POINT SUPPORT XT HARDWARE
SUPPORT REQUIRED AT PRESSURE
MINIMISES WIND LOAD JOINT
Non-glued, loose seams.
9.5mm
9.5mm
9.5mm
Exterior
Exterior Reveal
Reveal Joint
Joint
12.7MM GAUGE
12.7MM GAUGE
OPEN JOINT 12.7mm
SILICON SEALED JOINT 12.7mm
USED WITH 3FORM POINT SUPPORT XT HARDWARE
USED WITH FRAMED INSTALLATIONS
MINIMISES WIND LOAD PRESSURE

12.7mm gauge
Open joint 9.5mm
Spline Joint Horizontal or vertical surfaces
9.5mm
12.7MM GAUGE Used with 3form point support xt hardware
12.7MM
SILICONGAUGE
SEALED JOINT Minimises wind load pressure 12.7mm
SILICON SEALED
HORIZONTAL JOINT AND LARGE SPANS
SURFACES 12.7mm
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL
CLEAR OR INTEGRATED SURFACES
COLOUR
USED WITH FRAMED
SEQUENTIAL INSTALLATIONS
INSTALLATION
Overlap Joint
12.7MM GAUGE
OVERLAP BASED ON APPLICATION 9.5mm
Spline Joint
ANGLED OR VERTICAL SURFACES
12.7MM GAUGE
USED TO DIRECT WATER
SILICON SEALED JOINT
MINIMISES WIND LOAD PRESSURE 12.7mm
HORIZONTAL SURFACES AND LARGE SPANS
DOUBLE COLOUR EFFECT AT JOINT
CLEAR OR INTEGRATED COLOUR 12.7mm
SEQUENTIAL INSTALLATION
4 Corner Lap Joint
12.7MM GAUGE
Overlap Joint
CAN BE SILICON SEALED
12.7MM GAUGE Overlap Joint

OVERLAP BASED ON APPLICATION Overlap based on application
ANGLED OR VERTICAL SURFACES Angled or vertical surfaces
USED TO DIRECT WATER Used to direct water
MINIMISES WIND LOAD PRESSURE Minimises wind load pressure
DOUBLE COLOUR EFFECT AT JOINT Double colour effect at joint
12.7mm
12.7mm
4 Corner Lap Joint

12.7mm gauge
Can be silicon sealed

da XT
um
ending and RADII *
( 25in )
MING MINIMUM 11.45mm 10.85mm 5.38mm

orming
nce 76.2mm
( 0.451in )
38.1mm
( 0.427in ) ( 0.212in )
( 3in ) ( 1.5in )
12.7mm 6.35mm
( 1/2in ) ( 1/4in )
mum 14.26mm 12.7mm 6.6mm
ance
ex Shapes
NDING MINIMUM RADII ( 0.585in ) ( 0.50in ) ( 0.260in )
Available
1270mm - Contact 3form for Review
635mm
urves
( 50in ) ( 25in )
tability
Fluxfinishes not recommended
15.1kg/m²
for heat forming 15.1kg/m² 7.31kg/m²
MING MINIMUM RADII *
/ft² ) ( 3.1lb/ft² ) ( 3.1lb/ft² ) ( 1.5lb/ft² )
76.2mm 38.1mm
9.5mm
nt ( 3in ) ( 1.5in )
AUGE
SEALED JOINT
12.7mm
ex OR
TAL Shapes
VERTICAL SURFACES
urves
REQUIRED AT JOINT
Field adhered seams
ability finishes not recommended for heat forming 9.5mm
da XT
int
or Reveal
ending andJoint
9.5mm 9.5mm
orming
AUGE
AUGE
SEALED
NT JOINT
12.7mm
TAL OR
TAL OR VERTICAL
VERTICAL SURFACES
SURFACES 12.7mm 6.35mm
REQUIRED AT JOINT ( 1/2in ) ( 1/4in )
H 3FORM POINT SUPPORT XT HARDWARE
S WIND LOAD PRESSURE
NDING MINIMUM RADII
1270mm 635mm 9.5mm
Lap Joint
( 50in ) ( 25in )
12.7mm gauge
Silicon sealed joint 9.5mm
or Reveal
MING Joint
MINIMUM RADII *
Horizontal or vertical surfaces
9.5mm
or Reveal Joint
AUGE
76.2mmSupport required 38.1mm
at joint
NT
AUGE ( 3in ) ( 1.5in ) 12.7mm
TAL OR VERTICAL
SEALED JOINT SURFACES
12.7mm
H 3FORM
TAL POINT SUPPORT
OR VERTICAL XT HARDWARE
SURFACES
SHWIND LOAD PRESSURE
exFRAMED
Shapes
INSTALLATIONS
urves
ability finishes not recommended for heat forming

9.5mm
9.5mm
or Reveal Joint
Joint
9.5mm
int
AUGE
SEALED
AUGE JOINT 12.7mm
OR JOINT
VERTICAL
TAL SURFACES
SEALED SURFACES
AND LARGE SPANS
HINTEGRATED
FRAMED INSTALLATIONS
12.7mm
RTAL COLOUR
OR VERTICAL SURFACES
IAL INSTALLATION
REQUIRED AT JOINT
Spline Joint
ap Joint 12.7mm gauge 9.5mm
AUGE Silicon sealed joint 9.5mm
Joint
BASED ON APPLICATION Horizontal surfaces 9.5mm
and large spans
or
OR Reveal
AUGE
VERTICAL Joint
SURFACES Clear or integrated colour
SEALED JOINT
DIRECT WATER
AUGE Sequential installation 12.7mm
TAL SURFACES AND LARGE SPANS
NT 12.7mm
R INTEGRATED COLOUR
COLOUR EFFECT AT
TAL OR VERTICAL JOINT
SURFACES
IAL INSTALLATION
H 3FORM POINT SUPPORT XT HARDWARE 12.7mm
ap Joint
AUGE
BASED ON APPLICATION
9.5mm
or Reveal
DIRECT Joint
WATER
AUGE
COLOURJOINT
SEALED EFFECT AT JOINT
12.7mm
12.7mm
TAL OR VERTICAL SURFACES
H FRAMED INSTALLATIONS

12.7mm gauge
Silicon sealed joint 9.5mm
Joint Horizontal or vertical surfaces
AUGE
Used with framed installations
SEALED JOINT
12.7mm
TAL SURFACES AND LARGE SPANS
R INTEGRATED COLOUR
IAL INSTALLATION
ap Joint
AUGE
BASED ON APPLICATION
DIRECT WATER
COLOUR EFFECT AT JOINT
12.7mm

— KODA XT
Cold Bending
Koda XT can be cold
bent in moderate single
radius applications.
Guideline: Minimum radius 100x gauge
Heat Forming
Koda XT can be
heat formed to
create a monolithic,
undulating visual.

Cold Bending and
Heat Forming
50.8mm
( 2in )
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHROMA XT
Not
Chroma - Cold Bending
Possible
Chroma
NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHROMA REFLECT
Chroma - Heat Forming

304.8mm
Cold Bending and ( 12in )
Heat Forming
Tighter radii may be possible. Consult with or use the services of the experts in 3-form Fabrication.
Chroma High Resolution is only available in 12.7mm ( 0.5in ), renewable matte finish, simple curves, an
50.8mm 25.4mm
( 2in ) ( 1in )
Lorem
Not Not
Chroma - Cold Bending
Possible Possible
Single Radius
NOT AVAILABLE FOR CHROMA REFLECT
304.8mm 203.2mm
Chroma
( 12in ) ( 8in )
ColdXTBending
Koda (scale 1:1) and Tighter radii may be possible. Consult with or use the services of the experts in 3-form Fabrication.
12.7mm
12.7mm ( 0.5in ), renewable6.35mm
Heat
Cold Forming
Bending
Chroma High Resolution is only available in
(1/2 in )
matte finish, simple curves, and overall panel size reduced by 50.8mm.
(1/4in)
& Heat Forming
50.8mm 25.4mm Lorem 12.7mm
ipsum
Cold Bending Minimum Radii ( 2in ) ( 1in ) ( 1/2in )

1270mm 635mm
KODA XT Not
Chroma - Cold Bending ( 50 in ) Not ( 25 in ) Single Radius 5715mm Multiple Radi
Possible Possible ( 225in )
Heat Forming
NOT AVAILABLE Minimum
FOR CHROMA Radii
REFLECT Low durability finishes not recommended for heatforming

304.8mm 203.2mm 5715mm
( 12in ) 76.2mm ( 8in ) 38.1mm ( 225in )
KODA XT
( 3 in ) ( 1.5 in )
Tighter radii may be possible. Consult with or use the services of the experts in 3-form Fabrication.
Chroma High Resolution is only available in 12.7mm ( 0.5in ), renewable matte finish, simple curves, and overall panel size reduced by 50.8mm.
COMPLEX SHAPES
& CURVES Lorem ipsum
Multiple Radii
Single Radius Complex Shap
Multiple Radii Complex Shapes
Complex Shapes

Sola Felt
Made using our PET technology and
50% post-consumer recycled PET,
Sola Felt is designed to be attractive,
environmentally sound, and embedded
with acoustic properties.
— SOLA FELT
Performance
Use this sound
absorptive material
in eye-catching forms
to calm open spaces.
Seeyond
Sola Felt, Cusp, Cast
132 Resin Material Design Guide | SOLA FELT

SOLA FELT | Resin Material Design Guide 133
3form Headquarters Ceiling Edge
Salt Lake City, UT, USA Sola Felt; Nickel

Clario
Zinc
— SOLA FELT
Sustainable
Made with 50%
post-consumer
recycled material.

— SOLA FELT
Comfortable
The soft texture
of Sola Felt creates
a comfortable feeling
in a space.

Seeyond
Cusp, Mineral

— SOLA FELT
Absorption & Diffusion
Absorption Diffusion
Absorptive materials soften Diffusive materials scatter sound
reverberation and dampen sound energy and reduce reverbera-
energy in a space. Absorption tion. Diffusion can increase the
is ideal for loud conference effectiveness of absorption and
rooms or open spaces where works well in narrow hallways or
people congregate. perpendicular to an absorptive
surface where the scattered
sound can then be dampened.

Seeyond Hush Clad Clario
Cusp, Nickel Nickel Nickel
ɑw
Alpha w is a weighted measurement of how
well a material absorbs sound energy ranging
from 0.00-1.00. Increased absorption
performance across the spectrum of tested
frequencies is expressed by bracketed letters:
L (Low 250Hz), M (Medium 500Hz and 1000Hz)
or H (High 2000Hz and 4000Hz).

— SOLA FELT
Utilising PET
Technology for Good
PET, commonly found in water
bottles, is recycled into pellets that
are then extruded into thin, soft
fibres. Layers of these fibres are
then pressed together to create a
sheet of sound absorbing Sola Felt.

— SOLA FELT
Colour Options
Choose from a variety
of neutrals and brights.
Oxford Admiral Ebony Cast
Hunter Armor Mineral Moon
Citrine Aries Ruby Burnt Umber
Nickel Zinc Cashmere

3form Headquarters Hush Clad
Salt Lake City, UT, USA Zinc

— SOLA FELT
Hush Clad
Patterns
Plane Vim
Net Margin
Accord Quint

3form Headquarters Divy,
Salt Lake City, UT, USA Baffles, Zinc

— SOLA FELT
Divy
Minimal partitions and baffles that
absorb sound and add privacy.
Plane Vim
Net Margin
Accord Quint

Seeyond Cusp
Ceiling Zinc, Cove Lighting
— SOLA FELT
Seeyond
Dynamic custom ceiling, partitions and wall solutions.
Court Tilt Cusp
Billow Kink
148 Resin Material Design Guide | SOLA FELT To explore our online design tool, visit 3-form.com/Seeyond
Seeyond Tilt
Partition Burnt Umber
Seeyond
Wall
Billow
Admiral

Clario
Zinc

— SOLA FELT
Clario
Transform overhead space with these sound
absorbing baffles. Clario is an ideal solution for
conference rooms or high conversation areas.
Can be used with

24mm T-Bar suspension
systems on a 600mm x
600mm or 1200mm x
1200mm module.
24in x 24in 24in x 48in
To explore our online design tool, visit 3-form.com/Ceilings SOLA FELT | Resin Material Design Guide 151
— SOLA FELT
Edge
Decorative modular fins that absorb and diffuse
sound. Edge may also be used with Varia.
Partitions Wall
Uniform Fan Stepped
Ceiling
Contour Jagged Diagonal
Arc Hourglass Angle

Edge, Fan
Sola Felt, Mineral
Edge, Arc
Sola Felt, Zinc
See all Edge pattern options online at 3-form.com/edge SOLA FELT | Resin Material Design Guide 153
154 Resin Material Design Guide | HARDWARE
Hardware
Standard and custom hardware for
partitions, doors, wall cladding, signage
and exterior solutions. Our architectural
hardware is specifically designed to
work with our resin material applications.
HARDWARE | Resin Material Design Guide 155

Art Gallery of Alberta Chroma
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Point Support + Heat Forming

— HARDWARE
Purposeful
Specifically designed
for resin material
applications.

— HARDWARE
Convenient
Ready-to-Go SimpleSpec
solutions for sliding doors,
cable systems and partitions.

3form hardware has been developed to take into account
the inherent properties of resin, such as gauge tolerance,
expansion, deflection, and bowing.

160 Resin Material Design Guide | LIGHTING
Lighting
Our team of lighting experts have years
of experience working with translucent
resin. Our systems are designed to
meet the unique challenges of lighting
3form materials.
LIGHTING | Resin Material Design Guide 161

— LIGHTING
Flawless
3form lighting specialists craft
solutions with proprietary lighting
to acheive your design intent.

IBM Watson Chroma
New York City, NY, USA Clear, Lighting

High Point University Varia
High Point, NC, USA Custom, RGB Lighting
— LIGHTING
Expertise
Factory installation, testing
and thorough quality reviews
ensure sucessful outcomes.

Seattle’s Best Chroma
Seattle, WA, USA Custom, Lighting
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY, USA
Chroma XT
Ghost, RGB Lighting

166 Resin Material Design Guide | SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability
We believe in being responsible for our
products through their entire lifecycle.
SUSTAINABILITY | Resin Material Design Guide 167

168 Resin Material Design Guide | SUSTAINABILITY
— SUSTAINABILITY
Path to Zero
Our legacy of sustainability continues
with our path to zero which includes
aggressive recycling, reduced waste
and carbon neutrality. We believe in
leadership by continuous improvement
with an emphasis on human health
and our environment.
Material Transparency
We have invested in creating
Envrionmental Product Declarations
(EPD’s) and Health Product Declarations
(HPD’s) to offer an exceptional level
of transparency to our customers.
3form has 12 onsite electric

vehicle charging stations
and 100% electricity offset.
Our flagship product Varia
contains 40% recycled content.
SUSTAINABILITY | Resin Material Design Guide 169

Full Circle
“At 3form we believe thoughtful design
can promote craftsmanship and better
serve our communities, while respecting
the environments where we work and live.”
Talley Goodson
CEO
— FULL CIRCLE
Human Connection
3form supports artisans
around the world through
our Full Circle program.
172 Resin Material Design Guide | FULL CIRCLE

FULL CIRCLE | Resin Material Design Guide 173
— FULL CIRCLE
Meaningful Design
Full Circle is about making meaningful, Beyond product development, we identify
one-on-one connections. We believe opportunities where we can improve
a worker’s rights are human rights. living conditions for entire communities
We support fair trade wages and are such as tuition programmes, micro-
committed to providing safe, healthy savings groups, and community gardens.
working environments.

Warranty 3form, LLC
North & South America
For a period of two years from the date of shipment, 3form, Inc. 7. Damage to custom products designed and manufactured with
(“Seller”) warrants to its customer that Seller’s products will con- custom inserts or based on custom specifications supplied by a
form to the supplied product specifications and will be free from customer or its agents;
identifiable defects in materials and workmanship. Claims made
8. Variations in dye lots, gauges, textures, and finishes that may
under this limited warranty must be submitted to Seller in writing
vary slightly between the samples provided to customers or oth-
by no later than two years after the shipment of the product. In
erwise shown by Seller and the product actually delivered; and
the event of an approved warranty claim, Seller shall have the
option, at its sole discretion, to (1) replace the product, (2) repair 9. The variation in the size and the imperfections of natural or
the product or (3) refund the purchase price of the product. In no organic products and changes over time in such product.
event does this limited warranty cover any costs relating to (re)
installation or fabrication expense or any other direct or indirect Fabrication
loss which may result from product failure. In the event that the customer has requested custom fabrication
This limited warranty is exclusive. Seller does not make any other in connection with a Seller’s sheet product (including any seam-
warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any ing, edge finishing, heat draping and/or molding), this limited
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, warranty does not cover any of the following: (a) visibility of seam-
and Seller disclaims any other representations, liabilities and ing, (b) slight irregularities in gauges and textures of seaming or
obligations on the part of Seller. Seller does not assume any edge finishing provided by Seller or (c) slight irregularities in the
obligation or liability other than those expressly set forth herein, surface of any product that has been subjected to heat draping
nor authorize any representative or other person to do so. Seller and/or molding.
shall in no event be liable to the customer or any third-party for Warranty Claim Process
any special, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of
the use or application of the Seller’s product. Any claims made under this limited warranty must be described in
detail and submitted in writing to:
This warranty does not cover:
3form, Inc.
1. Damage from improper unloading; 2300 South 2300 West
2. Damage resulting from wear and tear on the product; Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Attn: Warranty Department
3. Damage resulting from improper specification, fabrication or
installment; Seller, upon review and approval of a warranty claim, will then
provide to customer, if applicable, a return materials authorization
4. Damage resulting from failure to maintain the product accord- form which must be completed and returned to Seller pursuant
ing to Seller’s product usage guidelines; to the instructions set forth on such return materials authorization
form.
5. Damage resulting from accident, casualty or misuse;
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6. Damage resulting from the failure of a third-party’s design,
installation, services or product;

Warranty 3form BV
EMEA
3form BV (“3form”) warrants for a period of up to two years from In the event that a customer has requested custom fabrication in
the date of shipment that its product will conform to the supplied connection with a 3form sheet product (including any seaming,
product specifications and will be free from defects in materials edge finishing, heat draping and/or molding), this limited warranty
and workmanship. Claims made under this limited warranty must does not cover any of the following: (i) visibility of seaming, (ii)
be submitted to 3form in writing by no later than two years after slight irregularities in gauges and textures of seaming or edge
the date of shipment of the product. In the event of a warranty finishing provided by 3form or (iii) slight irregularities in the
claim, 3form shall have the option to either (i) replace the product surface of any product that has been subjected to heat draping
or (ii) refund the purchase price of the product. In no event does and/or molding.
this limited warranty cover any costs relating to demounting, (re)
Any claims made under this limited warranty must be submitted
installation, scaffolding or transport, any fabrication expense or any
in writing to:
other direct or indirect loss which may result from product failure.
For the attention of the EMEA Business Unit Manager
The limited warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all warranties,
3form BV
express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty of
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merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all other
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liabilities or obligations on the part of 3form. 3form does not
The Netherlands
assume any obligation or liability other than those expressly set
forth herein, nor authorize any representative or other person to 3form, upon review and approval of a warranty claim, will then
do so. 3form shall in no event be liable for any special, consequen- provide to customer a return materials authorisation form which
tial, or incidental damages arising out of the use or application of must completed and returned to 3form pursuant to the instruc-
the 3form product. tions set forth on such return materials authorisation form.
This warranty does not cover: For more information, please visit www.3-form.com
1. Damage resulting from unusual wear and tear on the product; 20171124
2. Damage resulting from improper specification, fabrication or
installation;
3. Damage resulting from failure to maintain according to 3form
product usage guidelines;
4. Damage resulting from accident or abuse;
5. Damage resulting from the failure of a third-party’s product;
6. Damage to custom products designed and manufactured with
custom inserts or based on custom specifications supplied by a
customer or its agents;
7. Variations in dye lots, gauges, textures, and finishes, that may
vary slightly between the samples provided to customers and
the product actually delivered.

Material Varia Chroma Struttura Fizz / Float
PETG PMMA/Acrylic PET-G with

COMPOSITION (Polyethylene (Poly methyl methacrylate) Polycarbonate core
terephthalate glycol)
RECYCLED
40% 0% 25%
CONTENT
· Impact resistant · Renewable matte finish · Structural

· Lightweight · Abrasion resistant · Lightweight
BENEFITS (1/2 the density of glass) · Formable · Chemical resistant
& FEATURES · Chemical resistant · Lights beautifully · Easy to clean
· Formable · Rigid
· Easy to clean
OPTICAL
Translucent Optically clear Translucent
CLARITY
Interior Exterior Interior Exterior Interior

USE AREA Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Horizontal & Vertical Horizontal
& Vertical & Vertical & Vertical
EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009 Not tested

EN ISO 11925-2:2010; EN ISO 11925-2:2010
EN 13823:2010 EEA EuroClass E
REACTION EEA EuroClass B-s1, d0
TO FIRE 4.7mm (3/16in)
(EU) 6.3mm (1/4in)
9.5mm (3/8in)
Gauges with non-compustible or PETG
neutral interlayers
ETA 12/0036 Nov 1 2017
ASTM E84 ASTM E84 ASTM E84-04

Flame Spread (FS) Flame Spread (FS) Flame Spread (FS)
Smoke Developed (SD) Smoke Developed (SD) Smoke Developed (SD)
4.7mm (3/16in) 12.7mm (1/2in) Fizz / Float Large :
Class A; FS <25, SD 250 Class C; FS <95, SD 450 9.5mm (3/8in)
6.3mm (1/4in) 25.4mm (1in) 15.8mm (5/8in)
Class B; FS <65, SD 250 Class C; FS <115, SD 150 Class B; FS <65, SD 450
12.7mm (1/2in) Float Small :
ASTM D2843 9.5mm (3/8in)
Class B; FS <55, SD 400 Smoke Density
FLAMMABILITY 15.8mm (5/8in)
19mm (3/4in) Pass <75; 4.1%
(US) Class B; FS <45, SD 350
Class B; FS <35, SD 450
ASTM D635 ASTM D2843
Note: Dichroic & ASTM E84-03 Flame Spread Smoke Density
Timber Interlayers 25.4mm (1in) Pass CC2; Fizz / Float :
have alternate results, Class A; FS <20, SD 250 Rate of burning: Pass <75; 55.9%
see 3-form.com/ 12.7mm (1/2in) per min
ASTM D2843
downloads/3form_ ASTM D635
Smoke Density ASTM D1929
varia_flammability_ Flame Spread
rev010.pdf Pass <75; 71.6% Self-Ignition Temperature Pass CC1;
ASTM D635 Pass >650° Fahrenheit; Self-extinguishing
Flame Spread 852° Fahrenheit
ASTM D1929
Pass CC1; Self-Ignition Temperature
Self-extinguishing
Fizz / Float :
ASTM D1929 Pass >650° Fahrenheit;
Self-Ignition Temperature 716° Fahrenheit
Pass >650° Fahrenheit;
716° Fahrenheit
CAN/ULC S102.2 Not tested Not tested

Flame Spread (FS) Smoke
Generated (SG)
FLAMMABILITY
6.3mm (1/4in)
(CANADA)
FS 70, SG 518
25.4mm (1in)
FS 40, SG 240
PERMISSIBLE Low High Low

SERVICE TEMP <70° Celsius <70° Celsius
EOTA TR034 Not tested Not tested

AIR QUALITY Category IA1
(EU) Does not contain
dangerous substances
AIR QUALITY Greenguard® Gold Greenguard® Gold Greenguard® Gold

(US) Except UV coated
Meets the performance requirements established by the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) for light
LIGHT
transmitting plastics & interior finishes
TRANSMISSION
EOTA TR01 Not tested Not tested

Soft Body Impact
6.3mm (1/4in)
IMPACT
9.5mm (3/8in)
RESISTANCE
500Nm
Tested with point support
and frame hardware
Struttura Pep / Duo Stone Koda XT Sola Felt
Polycarbonate Unsaturated Polyester Resin Polycarbonate PET-G

(UPE), Alumina Trihydrate (Polyethylene
(ATH) and Calcium Carbonate terephthalate glycol)
0% 0% 0% 50%
· Renewable honed finish · Impact resistant · Impact resistant

· Abrasion resistant · Chemical resistant · Lightweight
· Lightweight · Easy to clean · Acoustic
(compared to real stone) · Rigid · Easy to install
· Look & feel of real stone
· Easy to fabricate
Translucent / opaque mix Translucent Opaque
Interior Interior Exterior Interior

Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
& Vertical & Vertical & Vertical & Vertical
Not tested Not tested Not tested
ASTM E84-04 ASTM E84-04 ASTM E84-03 ASTM E84

Flame Spread (FS) Flame Spread (FS) Flame Spread (FS) Flame Spread (FS)
Smoke Developed Smoke Developed (SD) Smoke Developed (SD) Smoke Developed (SD)
(SD) Alabaster : 6.3mm (1/4in) Class A; FS <15, SD 450
Pep : Class A; FS <15, SD 350 Class B; FS <65, SD 450
40mm (1 - 9/16in) Onyx : 12.7mm (1/2in)
Class B; FS <75, SD Class A; FS 0, SD 10 Class B; FS <55, SD 400
90
ASTM D2843 ASTM D2843
ASTM D2843 Smoke Density Smoke Density
Smoke Density
Alabaster : Pass <75; 48.9%
Pep : Pass <75; 9.1%
Pass <75; 74.8% ASTM D635
ASTM D635 Flame Spread
ASTM D635 Flame Spread Pass CC1;
Flame Spread
Pass CC1; Self-extinguishing
Pass CC1; Self-extinguishing
Self-extinguishing ASTM D1929
ASTM D1929 Self-Ignition Temperature
ASTM D1929 Self-Ignition Temperature Pass >650° Fahrenheit;
Self-Ignition
Alabaster : 1004° Fahrenheit
Temperature
Pass >650° Fahrenheit;
Pep : 992° Fahrenheit
Pass >650°
Fahrenheit;
968° Fahrenheit
Not tested CAN/ULC S102.2 Not tested

Flame Spread (FS) Smoke
Generated (SG)
12.7mm (1/2in)
FS 37, SG 280
Low Very high Low
Not certified Greenguard® Gold Not certified
Meets the performance requirements

established by the 2015 International
Building Code (IBC) for interior finishes

Polycarbonate is known to have Felt is naturally
good impact resistance impact resistant
Contact
EMEA
+31 (0)88 33 67600
North America
800.726.0126
www.3-form.com
www.3-form.co.uk
www.3-form.fr
www.3-form.de
www.3-form.nl
www.3-form.it
www.3-form.es
At 3form® we believe in Smart Design

for a Better World. Our approach
promotes craftsmanship, community,
sustainability, and respect for the
environments where we work and live.
© 2018 3form, LLC © 2018 3form, BV
The following marks depicted herein are registered trademarks of 3form, LLC: 3form, Varia, Chroma, Struttura,
Stone, Chroma XT, Koda XT, Sola Felt, Seeyond, Clario, Divy, Hush Clad, Edge. All other words, names, symbols,
devices, or combinations thereof used herein that identify and distinguish 3form goods and services constitutes
a trademark or trade dress of 3form, LLC.
This booklet, the panels, samples, colours, and layouts shown herein are 3form intellectual property,
and may be the subject of one or more U.S. or international patents or patents pending.
Please see 3-form.com/IP for more information.
Please recycle this catalogue.

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Texture or Finish Colour Interlayer White, Diffusion or Effect

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Natural & Artisan Interlayers

Timber Longitude Mocha

Kathali Gray Bamboo Rings Natural Whisper Timber Latitude Gray

Fossil Leaf Random Antique Fleur

Birch Stack Ting Ting Thicket Raven

Seaweed Beargrass Coconut Husk Black

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Connection Ink Connection Passion Connection Envy Connection Pure

Ion Wheat Connection Mini Gray Connection Square Pure

Textile & Metallic

Cleo Geometric B Fortess Drift Blue

Evo White Wander Night Pinpoint

Junction Migration Henna

Cosmic Snag Mini Stratus

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Dichroic Solar Iced Dichroic Lunar

Pure Gold Glint Gold Rust Forge

Glint Copper Rust Oxide Weld Silver

High Resolution Printing

Concrete 02 Lights Labrynth

Gray Oak Ace Walnut

Waterstroke Hudson Go Go Jest

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Fuse Copper Weld Gold Cirque

Partial Gradient Full Panel Gradient Band Gradient

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Colour on the back

Colour in the middle

Colour on the front

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Pickle G16 Pear G18 Minnow G30 Wintergreen G62