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High-performance bio-composite wall panel made from 100% bio-based fibers and resins. Designed for architectural durability and circular material systems.
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Panels
PaperShell Wall Panels
High-performance bio-composite wall panel made from 100% bio-based fibers and resins. Designed for architectural durability and circular material systems.
PaperShell Wall Panels
Flat panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm to 1500 x 2050 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
From 1 to 10 mm
Tide panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
2,5 mm
Wood Metal® Sinus panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm to 1500 x 2050 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
2,5 mm
Tide panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
2,5 mm
Flat panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm to 1500 x 2050 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
From 1 to 10 mm
Wood Metal® Sinus panel
Applications
Interior / Exterior
Visible panel dimension
From 600 x 600 mm to 1500 x 2050 mm
CO2e footprint
0,185 kg CO2e/kg
Thickness
2,5 mm
Technical data
PaperShell Original
Property
Value / description
Standard
Content
100% biogenic content. No fossil carbon.
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Surface treatment
No surface treatment required.
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Colour
PaperShell Natural Brown
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Surface finish
Fine milled
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Density
1,43 g/cm3
ISO 1183
Climate cycling1
0,22 %
ISO 16750-4:2023
Moisture expansion
0,2 %
ISO 11358
UV resistance
Surface shifts from brown to silver grey in 3-12 months. The UV radiation penetrates up to 0,1 mm into the surface, while the overall material properties remain intact.
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Growth
Low growth due to minimum porosity
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Life span
Tested lab environment: 10+ years
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1 10 cycles a 6 h at 85°C, 12 h 95% RH at RT, 5 h -30°C.
Technical data
PaperShell Shield
Property
Value / description
Standard
Fire classification2
B-s1, d0
EN 13501-1:2018
Fire classification3
C-s2, d0
EN 13501-1:2018
2 Plate thickness 6 mm, air gap 0-40 mm. 3 Plate thickness 3 mm, air gap 0-25 mm.
Environmental & Sustainability
PaperShell Original
Property
Value / comment
Fossil-free content
100%
LCA
Available upon request
CO2e footprint4
0,95 kg CO2e/visible m2
Circularity
End-of-life to biochar (possible). Production waste to biochar (operating)
VOC emissions
Not detectable
4 Cradle-to-gate.
“We have been collaborating with PaperShell since day one and see huge opportunities for the material to impact the entire construction industry. It works both externally and internally on vertical and horizontal surfaces and with the possibility of freely shaping the material makes it extremely exciting as a means of architectural expression.”
– Andreas Lyckefors, Co-Founder, Partner, Olsson Lyckefors Arkitektur
Low impact panels
Circular panels
FAQ
What fire rating does PaperShell have?
PaperShell has an inherited natural fire protection. Initial fire tests show that we have the same fire classification as wood. We are aiming for fire rating classification B and further fire rating tests are carried out during Q1 2025 and will be presented here thereafter.
How do the panels stand up to the weather?
The panels are UV resistant, rain and moisture resistant and initial tests show that there will be very little growth.
How does the appearance of the material change over time?
Indoor it stays the same. Outdoor, without any surface treatment, it turns silver grey like wood in 3-6 months, but without the performance loss found in wood.
How thick/think can the material get?
Our normal span is 0.5 to 7 mm thick but we can produce parts that are all the way up over 10 mm.
Consultation regarding environmental permit for PaperShell’s expanded operations in Tibro
PaperShell AB (“PaperShell”) develops and produces moulded, fibre-based biomaterials. The company intends to apply for a permit pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Swedish Environmental Code for increased production at the company’s facility located within the properties Sekretären 4 (existing) and Sekretären 5 (additional) in Tibro.
Production will be expanded to a maximum of 17,500 m³ of finished product per year and will include, among other things, impregnation processes and the production of biochar. The operations are subject to a permit requirement and are also covered by the Industrial Emissions Ordinance (2013:250). Where necessary, the permit application will also include requests for the required exemptions.
Because the operations may be assumed to result in significant environmental impact, PaperShell invites the public and other stakeholders to participate in a scoping consultation in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Swedish Environmental Code. The purpose is to inform and obtain views on the location, scope and environmental effects of the operations, as well as on the content of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that will be prepared.
The main environmental effects are assessed to relate to noise, transport, energy consumption, emissions to air, accident risks, and impacts on natural values in connection with the development of the site.
A consultation document describing the plans is available here and can also be requested via samrad@geosyntec.com.
Participate in the consultation
Open consultation meeting
An open consultation meeting will be held on 14 April 2026 at 17:30 at Tibro Sporthall (conference room), address Gymnasiegatan 27, Tibro.
Please register your participation no later than 7 April using the contact details below.
Written comments
Written comments must be submitted no later than 30 April 2026.
Email: samrad@geosyntec.com
Post:
Geosyntec Consultants AB
Norra Hamngatan 6
411 14 Gothenburg, Sweden
Please mark your submission “Consultation PaperShell”.
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