Plasiax™ –
an emerging family of innovative plastics
making glass a thing of the past
TBS are a 25 year established company
based just north of London.
Over the past few years, we have
developed and innovated standard
materials into new architectural
hybrids to bring properties of virtually
unbreakable PC alongside the visual
possibilities of glass.
Typically glass and the different types
of pattered glass are available but as
dangerous breakable products, which
add challenging dimensions to design
work for effectual and interior glazing.
This is where we and Plasiax™ comes in!
Plasiax™ Wire is our Georgian Wire
Glass Replica. It’s a 6mm obscure
polycarbonate with a wire print to the rear
to imitate the Gw effect. Why use this?
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For decades GWG has been labelled
as safety glass due to the areas of
application it was used but in reality it is
not safe at all, especially when involving
human impact.
• The 0.5mm steel mesh that is
laminated into the product acts as
flaw lines, creating weaknesses in
the glass
• When penetrated, the wires hold
small particles of glass that can
lacerate skin and flesh which is
made worse when the object is
retracted
• It’s heavy and therefore creates a
safety issue when handling
• Cut glass leaves sharp edges and
exposed wires
• Unfit for use in interior design where
edges are exposed