FURNITURE - DESIGN - FOAMCOATING
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FURNITURE - DESIGN - FOAMCOATING BELGIUM | AFRICA | CHINA | NORTH AMERICA | INDIA | JAPAN | RUSSIA | ARGENTINA | MIDDLE EAST | COLOMBIA | MEXICO

“ IT IS NOT HOW GOOD YOU ARE AS A COMPANY , IT IS HOW YOU WANT YOUR CUSTOMERS TO REMEMBER YOU WORK HARD STAY HUMBLE. ” Michel Sels Founder SIXINCH Global Michel started his career with the company ALLSHOP in the display and mannequin industry, he supplied the showrooms of Dries van Noten, Levis, Etam, and many others. He also had his own mannequin manufacturing company ACB displays. In 2003 when he met Pieter Jamart and shared the same passion for foam and coating they decided to launch SIXINCH. Pieter stepped out of the company at the beginning of 2020 to proceed new adventures. Sixinch...

SIXINCH TIMELINE Michel Sels started sixinch with his business partner Pieter Jamart Sixinch official launch at 25/01/2005 Sixinch JAPAN launched Sixinch PHILIPPINES launched VIROFLEX introduction Sixinch LATAM SOUTH launched Sixinch MEXICO launched MEDIFLEX introduction Sixinch COLOMBIA launched Sixinch RUSSIA launched Sixinch MIDDLE EAST launched Sixinch INDIA launched 2009 Sixinch Belgium moved to Kontich Sixinch CHINA & USA launched Best of NEOCON editor’s choice award Sixinch IBERICA launched First fair, interieur Kortrijk 2004 Sixinch Japan expansion with Taiwan & South Korea Best of...

MediFlex is a new coating based on a 3-layer system just like FlexPlus but with the second layer being extremely thin and flexible. The endlack has a soft, smooth feel and look. A semi strong coating for indoor use. While expanding the company we needed a stronger and waterproof coating. To answer this need we developed FlexPlus. A very strong 3 layer 2 component coating suitable for heavy use which is also 100% waterproof. For inside and outside use. ProFlex i a very durable, strong yet flexible coating designed for tough environments where the furniture needs to be extra sturdy. It is...

This coating is applied on EPS Styrofoam and is rock hard. It is comparable to polyester. With this coating we can make structural pieces and supply furniture for the highest traffic areas on the market. - 99.6% kill rate in 60 minutes - Eliminates bacteria / virus / funghi - Deep into the top layer + 12 year - 100% toxic free system / harmless - Self sanitizing system on a constant level - UV stable and soft touch feeling - Indoor / outdoor – smooth surface - Anti-virus, bacterial & fungal layer - Foam 100 up to 160 kg/m³ - 2nd life recycled foam - Heavy & strong - Less flexible - Rough...

Design creation Foam cutting

Design creation Enjoy the liberty to sketch / CAD draw your own custom design. This design will be converted in to a STEP, DXF or DWG file and exported in the CNC cut machine of the foam supplier.

2D Foam cutting When the file is imported the CNC cutter is getting to work and cuts your design out of a big block of foam of the chosen density. After a short amount of time the foam is cut and ready for the next step.

3D Foam carving When the file is imported the CNC cutter is getting to work and cuts your design out of a big block of foam of the chosen density. After a very short amount of time this is done and the foam is ready for the next step.

Coating First layer is the primer which gives the adhesion to the foam whilst closing any holes. Second layer is a high quality PU layer which gives the strength to the coating. Last layer is the topcoat / color layer. This coating cures overnight. The product is ready to ship the very next day.

VIROflex formulation is a one-component polyurethane-polysiloxane additive which has the characteristic of being a disinfectant and has a mechanical and non-chemical effect on micro-organisms. The component is made up of microscopic-sized spikes which act on viruses, bacteria or fungi by making them explode when coming in contact with the spikes. Against COVID-19, its immediate effect has been demonstrated in a university laboratory. Test 1 op 09/10/2021 by the Giga Institute, Molecular Biometric and Protein Engineering Laboratory. Test 2 op 19/08/2021 by the University of Liege (ULG),...

As of 2022 we use new recycled end stops into the bottom : as part of the evolution in our production process Apart from being able to supply recycled foam , better known as REBOUND foam (www.onlinefabricstore.com/ makersmill/rebond-foam) Where we can offer the customer different densities in this foam. We are able to recycle our seats / furniture for 98%. At the end of their lifecycle the product returns towards our factory to be taken apart. The example above here is from a customer where the product was supplied in 2012. Although the product was still ok the client wanted to replace it...

OTHER TECHNIQUES

Injected soft foam molding Coating on different material Rotation molding

Injected soft foam molding

Injected soft foam molding

Coating on other material

Coating on other material

Rotation molding

Rotation molding

Rotation molding

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