Material Comparison
NuBrid vs Plywood vs MDF vs Solid Wood
A practical side by side comparison to help buyers, specifiers, and project teams evaluate engineered bamboo against traditional panel materials.
Strength
★ NuBrid
Engineered Bamboo
Plywood
Hardwood / Softwood
MDF
Medium Density Fibre
Solid Wood
Hardwood Species
22 to 69 MPa
20 to 50 MPa
20 to 38 MPa
40 to 80 MPa
3918 to 7377 N
2000 to 5000 N
1000 to 2500 N
2000 to 8000 N
25 to 30 MPa
20 to 35 MPa
15 to 25 MPa
25 to 50 MPa
Sustainability
★ NuBrid
Engineered Bamboo
Plywood
Hardwood / Softwood
MDF
Medium Density Fibre
Solid Wood
Hardwood Species
Carbon negative
Carbon positive
Carbon positive
Neutral to positive
3 to 5 years
25 to 80 years
25 to 80 years
25 to 100 years
Sourced from Philippine bamboo farms
Varies by supplier
Varies by supplier
Varies by supplier
Workability
★ NuBrid
Engineered Bamboo
Plywood
Hardwood / Softwood
MDF
Medium Density Fibre
Solid Wood
Hardwood Species
Good with carbide
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Requires sealing
Requires banding
Paintable, smooth
Excellent
Natural bamboo grain
Veneer dependent
Smooth, paintable
Natural wood grain
Moisture
★ NuBrid
Engineered Bamboo
Plywood
Hardwood / Softwood
MDF
Medium Density Fibre
Solid Wood
Hardwood Species
Moderate (interior)
Good (marine grade)
Poor
Species dependent
Commercial
★ NuBrid
Engineered Bamboo
Plywood
Hardwood / Softwood
MDF
Medium Density Fibre
Solid Wood
Hardwood Species
10 panels
Varies
Varies
Varies
Mid to premium
Low to mid
Low
Mid to high
Full support
Standard
Standard
Varies
DOST / ASTM D1037
Standard grades only
Standard grades only
Species specific
All data based on published literature, DOST / ASTM D1037 testing (NuBrid), and industry references. Values are indicative ranges. Actual performance may vary by grade, species, and configuration. Contact NuMat Bamboo for technical data on a specific product.
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