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Dakota Burl
What happens when we take natural fibers from an abundant renewable resource—Sun Flower seed hulls, and turn them into a strong and attractive panel board with bio-resins made from Soy Beans?

1. A fresh and attractive new material lends itself to durable product displays.
2. A strong and durable sheet material creates a new look for store fixtures.
3. Using new materials, like Dakota Burl™, creates visual interest, fosters environmental responsibility, and encourages curiosity.

dakota-burl1.jpgDakota Burl™ is a unique bio-based decorative composite material, made from an abundant agricultural resource. It exhibits the beauty and elegance of traditional burled woods. The natural burled texture and pattern along with its panel properties allow for a variety of applications.

Dakota Burl™ can be used naturally or stained with conventional wood stains to achieve a wide range of color options. It comes in 4’x 8’ sheets to be used in any interior application replacing plywood, particle board or MDF. Available in ½”, ¾” and 1” thicknesses, Dakota Burl™ is dense, durable and emits no toxic gasses.

Dakota Burl™ work surfaces and table tops

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Examples of displays made from Dakota Burl™: Sproutz from Jonti Craft

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Environ is the creator of Dakota Burl™

What Is Dakota Burl™?
• A unique composite material that utilizes a bio-based technology and exhibits the beauty and elegance of traditional burled woods.

How Does Dakota Burl™ Benefit Our Environment?
• Manufactured from a rapidly renewable agricultural fiber product.
• No out-gassing solvents are added during the manufacturing process, thus the material emits no VOCs into the atmosphere.

What Does Dakota Burl™ Look Like?
• The defined black outlining complements the natural yellow and brown tones of the fibers creating a distinctive pattern.
• Natural or stained, the material resembles authentic burled woods, giving a wide range of color options.
• The burled pattern and natural appearance run throughout the thickness of the material.

How Does Dakota Burl™ Work?
• The material cuts, sands and routes with standard woodworking tools.
• Traditional wood staining and finishing techniques can be used on the material to create a wide range of appearances.
• Four foot by eight foot panels are manufactured in 1/2", 3/4" and 1" thicknesses.

How Can I Use Dakota Burl™?
• Superior panel properties allow for a variety of applications.
• Table Surfaces, Horizontal and Vertical Surfaces (transaction surfaces and interior decorative wall applications), Cabinetry, Furniture and Architectural Applications are all excellent uses for Dakota Burl™. Please note that this material is intended for commercial and residential interior applications only.

NOTE: Not recommended for kitchen and/or bath countertop applications.

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