Material overview

The distinctive image of our products is defined by the materials we use. While colour and texture are important, choice of material is also determined by maintenance and durability.

 Streetlife materials FSC wood, circularity, TWIN Concept
 Streetlife materials FSC wood, circularity, TWIN Concept

FSC® Certified (Hard)wood

Streetlife is FSC certified for the supply of products containing different types of FSC certified hardwood and FSC certified recycled hardwood. With Streetlife as the last link in the FSC chain, you can be sure that the wood has been processed responsibly from start to finish. The entire supply chain process is traceable throughout, beginning with felling right through to the end product, and every link is FSC certified. This is how we keep the chain
of custody closed.
  • FSC® (Hard)Wood

    • FSC® Accoya
      MaterialFSC®-certified wood
      StatusVirgin
      SourceFSC® managed forests in New Zealand
      Beam profileSolid 7x7 cm
      Rough&Ready 7x15 cm
      Max length300 cm
      ColourSilver yellow
      TextureSmooth without knots
      Years to grey1-2 years
      Density512 kg/m³
      Lifespan30-40 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC® Mix 70%
    • FSC® Core Hardwood
      MaterialFSC®-certified hardwood
      StatusVirgin Core
      SourceFSC® managed tropical forests
      Beam profileDrifter 30x30 cm
      Max length300 cm
      ColourRed brown
      TextureRough
      Years to grey2-3 years
      Density1100 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC®
    • FSC® Cumaru
      MaterialFSC®-certified hardwood
      StatusVirgin
      SourceFSC® managed tropical forests
      Beam profileSolid 7x7 cm
      Fine benches, diverse
      Max length300 cm
      ColourRed brown
      TextureSmooth without knots
      Years to grey2-3 years
      Density1150 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC®
    • Douglas
    • FSC® Hardwood
      MaterialFSC®-certified hardwood
      StatusVirgin
      SourceFSC® managed tropical forests
      Beam profileHeavy-Heavy 14x21 cm
      Max length300 cm
      ColourRed brown
      TextureRough
      Years to grey2-3 years
      Density1100 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC®
    • FSC® Louro
      MaterialFSC®-certified hardwood
      StatusVirgin
      SourceFSC® managed tropical forests
      Beam profileRough&Ready 7x15 cm
      Max length300 cm
      ColourYellow brown
      TextureSmooth without knots
      Years to grey2-3 years
      Density800 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC®
    • Recycled Hardwood
      MaterialFSC® Recycled 100% Hardwood
      StatusReused
      SourceDutch waterworks
      Beam profileDrifter 30x30 cm
      Max length500 cm
      ColourWeathered Multi-Grey-Brown
      TextureExtra rough
      Years to grey1-2 years
      Density1100 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC® 100% (on request, 30-40 years old)
    • FSC® Upcycled Douglas
    • FSC® Upcycled Hardwood
      MaterialFSC® Recycled 100% Hardwood
      StatusReclaimed
      Source EuropeDutch waterworks
      Source North AmericaMiddle America
      Beam profileDrifter 30x30 cm 
      Heavy-Heavy 14x21 cm
      Max length500 cm 
      ColourMulti-Brown
      TextureRough
      Years to grey1-2 years
      Density1100 kg/m³
      Lifespan> 30 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
      CertificateFSC® 100%
    • FSC® Jatoba

TWIN material

Streetlife designs focus on inspiring, sustainable solutions for green public spaces. Streetlife’s aim with the TWIN Concept is to combine aesthetics and sustainability in fair, future-proof products. Thanks to the TWIN Concept, all Streetlife products featuring FSC certified hardwood beams are also available
in a durable twin material.
  • TWIN materials

    • All Black - Recycled
    • FSC® Bamboo Brown
      Material90% bamboo, 10% glue
      SourceManaged bamboo forests
      Beam profileHighlife 4x4/8/16 cm
      Others +/- 5x4 cm
      Max length234 cm
      ColorMulti-dark brown
      TextureSmooth with fibres
      Years to grey1-2 years
      Density1150 kg/m³
      Lifespan20-30 years
      MaintenanceNone, possible sanding
      RecyclableYes
      Extra infoCO₂ Neutral
    • Cloudy Grey - Recycled
      MaterialPlastic recyclate
      Status100% recycled
      Source50% Clothing fibres, 50% domestic plastic waste (LDPE)
      Beam sizeSolid 7x7 cm
      Max. length120 cm
      ColourMedium grey with clouds
      TextureRough and mat
      Years to greyColor stable
      Density1060 kg/m³  
      Lifespan20-30 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Lava Grey - Recycled
      MaterialPlastic recyclate
      Status100% recycled
      SourcePost consumer waste
      Beam profileDrifter 30x30 cm 
      Heavy-Heavy 14x21 cm
      Max. length300 cm
      ColourAnthracite cool grey
      TextureExtra rough mat
      Years to greyNatural fade
      Density1020 kg/m³
      Lifespan40-50 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes

Sheet materials

Streetlife uses low-maintenance materials and constructions. As we prefer to use untreated FSC hardwood in our furniture, the wood does not need
to be painted. Streetlife’s material of choice for metal structures is Corten steel, which complements the wood.
  • Sheet metals

    • Corten Steel
      MaterialWheathering steel
      ColourWarm red-brown
      TextureRough
      Years to oxidate1-3 years
      Lifespanca. 50 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Galvanised Steel
      MaterialGalvanised Steel
      ColourSilver grey with flakes
      TextureSlightly rough
      Years to greyBecomes dull in 1-6 months
      Lifespanca. 50 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableNo
    • Powder Coating
      FinishPowder Coating
      MaterialSteel, aluminium, Corten Steel, galvanised steel
      ColourRAL
      TextureSmooth
      Lifespanca. 10 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Stainless Steel
      MaterialStainless Steel AISI316 
      ColourWarm silver grey
      TextureSmooth
      Lifespan20-30 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Two Tone CorTen
    • Powder Coated Aluminium
    • Aluminium

Composites

Streetlife has been using a variety of recycled materials as a fully-fledged alternative to hardwood beams or ‘virgin’ plastic. Waste Grey, a partially recycled material, is used in the rotational moulding of our Synthetic Cones.
  • Composites

    • Natural Fibre Composite
      MaterialNatural fibre reinforced composite with transparant gel-coat finish
      ColourRusty Brown or Light Grey with visible fibres
      TextureSmooth
      Lifespanca. 30 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Glass Fibre Composite
      MaterialGlass-fibre reinforced composite with gel-coat finish
      ColourRAL
      TextureSmooth
      Lifespanca. 50 years
      MaintenanceNone
      RecyclableYes
    • Polyethylene
      MaterialRotomoulded Polyethylene
      ColourAnthracite Granito / Medium Grey Granito / Black Granito / White Granito / Traffic Red
      TextureFine matte
      Lifespan10-15 years depending on various factors such as environmental conditions and maintenance
      MaintenanceAnnual cleaning
      RecyclableYes
    • Recycled Polyethylene
      MaterialRotomoulded recycled post-consumer, post-industrial and virgin Polyethylene
      ColourAvailable in Waste Grey and Waste Brown with mixed colour effect
      TextureFine matte
      Lifespan10-15 years depending on various factors such as environmental conditions and maintenance
      MaintenanceAnnual cleaning
      RecyclableYes
    • Printed Recycled Composite