Panel · 3–5 mm
Fibre-Reinforced — indicative fig. C·13
Fire Combustible CombustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Compressive 45-120 MPa (jute/epoxy systems)MPa StructuralDesign life 20yr
Natural-fibre composite panels using jute fibres (density 1.3?1.5 g/cm3; tensile strength 393?800 MPa) in polymer matrices. Panel performance is system- and process-dependent.
01 Physical
Density 1.3-1.5g/cm3
Specific gravity 0.93-1.30
Porosity 5-15% (depending on manufacturing process)%
Water absorption 3.8-15% (24hr immersion, treated vs untreated)%
Hardness Shore D 60-75
UV resistance Moderate (requires UV stabilizers)
Chemical resistance Good (pH 4-10 range)
pH tolerance pH 4-10
Surface roughness Ra 5-15 μm (varies with finish)µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 393-800MPa
Compressive strength 45-120 MPa (jute/epoxy systems)MPa
Flexural strength 36.6-455 MPaMPa
Shear strength 12-25 MPa (in-plane)MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.32-0.38
Impact resistance Charpy: 16.4-30 kJ/m², Izod: 12-25 kJ/m²
Creep resistance Limited data - moderate under sustained load
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.019-0.042 W/m·KW/m·K
Specific heat 1.3-1.8 kJ/kg·KJ/kg·K
Thermal expansion 12-18 × 10⁻⁶/°C×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Combustible (organic jute fibre content)
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon Data not available
Carbon footprint 548-966 kg CO2-eq/tonne
Embodied energy 15-25 MJ/m²MJ/kg
Water footprint 200-500 L/m²L/kg
Recyclability 60-80% (mechanical recycling)%
Recycled content 0-30% (potential for recycled polymer matrix)%
Renewable content 40-80% (up to 90% with bio-resin)%
Circular score 65-75/100 (high renewable content, recyclability challenges)
VOC emissions 10-50 μg/m²/hr
Toxicity rating Low - formaldehyde <0.03 ppm
LEED contribution MR Credits 2-4 points, EQ Credits 2 points
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 20-30 years (climate dependent)
Maintenance interval Annual inspection, 3-5 year recoating
Warranty period No Australian warranties available
Material cost (range) AUD $80-160/m² (estimated wholesale)
Material cost (per unit) 3mm: $80-120/m², 4mm: $90-140/m², 5mm: $100-160/m²
Lead time 16-24 weeks (international sourcing required)
Lifecycle cost AUD $15-25/m²/year over 20 years
Annual maintenance AUD $5-10/m²/year
Market availability Not available in Australia - requires import
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Jute fibre density 1.3?1.5 g/cm3 with tensile strength 393?800 MPa (fibre properties)
- Renewable natural fibre content potential
- Composite panels can be lightweight compared with mineral alternatives
Constraints
- Panel properties are highly dependent on resin system and fibre architecture
- Fire and moisture performance require product-specific testing
- Australian supply/certification varies by supplier
08 Applications
A1 Interior wall cladding and partition systems
A2 Ceiling panels and suspended ceiling systems
A3 Furniture and cabinetry components
A4 Door skins and decorative panels
A5 Acoustic absorption panels
A6 Thermal insulation boards
A7 Non-structural architectural features
A8 Exhibition and display panels
A9 Automotive interior components (international)
A10 Packaging and transportation applications
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.