Wonder, exploration, trial, error and happy accidents define our signature recycled material: Mother of Pearl.
Crystalising dreams in actual matter, Mother of Pearl stands as proof that recycled plastic is as valuable as high-end materials.
Karlite is a solid surface material for furniture, architecture and design. Combining durability with quiet elegance, its 19mm thickness gives it the strength that allows it to stand independently without any backing material or substrate. Rather than trying to look sustainable, Karlite embodies a different way of thinking about reuse, production and function while remaining fully recycled and recyclable.
Mother of Pearl
Dimensions
Sheet size: 1000 x 500 mm (39.37 x 18? inch).
Thickness: 12 mm (0.5? inch
Weight: approx. 10kg (?? lb)
Properties
Easily machined and shaped
Suitable for wet areas
Fully recycled
Heat stable
UV Resistant
High fire resistance
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Our panels are not available for direct purchase online. Contact us to get prices.
Customers will receive a non-binding quotation based on specific project. As most of our products are made to order, we issue a 50% deposit upfront to begin production.
Note that Mother of Pearl is our signature material. To retain its esteemed quality control we may decide to not take on the order if the project does not align with our aethetic, commercial or ethic values. -
Small orders from the collection can usually be shipped within 2 weeks.
Standard cutting, milling, chamfering and simple finishing can usually be done within 3 weeks.
Bending can typically be done within 5 weeks. If we have the bending jig for your diameter available this lead time can be reduced.
For larger orders (20+m2) please get in touch through our contact form well in advance so we can make sure to meet your deadline. All sales are subject to “Plasticiet standard terms and conditions”.
Generally, Mother of Pearl orders are ready to ship within 2 to 6 weeks.
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Step 1
Start by filling in our contact form with the details of your project. We review each request, offer advice where needed, and help shape your idea into a clear proposal. Once the project has taken form, we’ll provide you with a non-binding quotation.
Step 2
For bespoke materials we’ll issue custom samples based on your clean waste source.
Step 3
We’ll begin production once you’re satisfied with the quotation and, for bespoke orders, with the provided samples.
Your order is carefully packed in a custom made FSC-certified crate suited for export, we can arrange transport worldwide. More information on lead times below.
All sales are subject to “Plasticiet general terms and conditions”.
Note that Mother of Pearl is our signature material. To retain its esteemed quality control we may decide to not take on the order if the project does not align with our aethetic, commercial or ethic values.
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We're able to develop bespoke Mother of Pearl colours with different levels of translucency based on your wishes.
1.Share your reference:
Send us a RAL or Pantone colour, a brief visual description and the desired level of translucency. Sketches, renders and moodboards help us understand the context of your project.2.We create your samples:
We produce eight samples in four tonal variations of your selected colour. Four are sent to you and four are archived in our material library for reference.3.Select and refine:
Choose the sample that works best for your project. If adjustments are needed we repeat the process until we reach the result that fits best.
Gentle Blue
A cool, natural tone reminiscent of the open sky, perfectly balancing warmer and more grounded hues. Favoured by Jil Sander and Casper Mueller Kneer Architects for the way it contrasts against their travertine interiors.
See it applied in the Ginza store here.
Happy Orange
Radiating warmth and optimism, Happy Orange feels like bottled sunlight. Rich swirls of amber and cream bring energy to any space. A colour that can’t help but make you smile. Perfect for statement pieces or playful accents that celebrate joy in material form.
Curious? Visit Ace & Tate Rotterdam to see it live.
Bosch Green
Originally developed for OMA Architects and Inditex Group’s Bershka stores, Bosch Green was one of the first colours we ever created. Its grounded, natural hue carries a quiet strength, and remains a timeless classic that continues to define our palette.
Have a look at the Bershka store here.
Classic
It all began with Mother of Pearl Classic. Its subtle grey-white tone captures the essence of the material; refined, balanced and contemporary. Elegant under any light, it’s the purest expression of our vision: beauty born from waste.
Check the original furniture collection here.
Graphite
Once applied by the Karl Lagerfeld team, Graphite became an unmissable element in the iconic duo of Black and White that defines the Mother of Pearl collection. Its deep metallic swirls and silvery undertones give it a sense of movement and depth, balancing bold contrast with refined elegance.
Dune
MOP Dune radiates warmth and sophistication with its soft golden hue and pearlescent sheen. Its swirling pattern catches the light like liquid metal, creating depth and movement across the surface. A timeless tone that brings understated luxury to both contemporary and classic interiors.
Victoria Green
MOP Victoria Green combines soft greens with pearlescent veining, echoing the elegance of hand-polished stone. Its serene tone adds balance and freshness to any space, while the swirling surface reflects light in gentle, shifting patterns, calm, refined, and quietly striking.
Bespoke colours
We're able to develop bespoke Mother of Pearl colours with different levels of translucency based on your wishes.
1. Share your reference: Send us a RAL or Pantone colour, a brief visual description and the desired level of translucency. Sketches, renders and moodboards help us understand the context of your project.
2. We create your samples: We produce eight samples in four tonal variations of your selected colour. Four are sent to you and four are archived in our material library for reference.
3. Select and refine: Choose the sample that works best for your project. If adjustments are needed we repeat the process until we reach the result that fits best.