Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about NuMat Bamboo products, ordering, and technical specifications.
What is NuMat engineered bamboo?
NuMat engineered bamboo is a high performance board made from bamboo bonded under high heat and high pressure. It delivers strength, dimensional stability, and a consistent finish next to traditional timber, while being sourced from fast growing, renewable bamboo grown in the Philippines and manufactured at our factory in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon.
What products does NuMat Bamboo offer?
NuMat Bamboo supplies three engineered bamboo boards, all in the standard 2440 mm x 1220 mm (4 by 8 ft) panel size. NuWev, a woven bamboo board for interior wall cladding and as a laminating substrate, from PHP 1,000. NuBrid, a bamboo composite panel and MDF substitute for furniture and cabinetry, from PHP 3,500. NuForm, a phenolic faced woven bamboo board built for concrete formwork, from PHP 1,800. Prices are ex factory and exclude shipping. See each product page for the full thickness and price list.
What is the difference between NuWev, NuBrid, and NuForm?
All three share the standard 2440 mm x 1220 mm (4 by 8 ft) panel size. The difference is construction and use. NuWev is a plain woven bamboo board for interior wall cladding and as a substrate to be laminated with other finishes. NuForm is the same woven board faced with phenolic film on both sides and built for concrete formwork, holding its line across repeated pours. NuBrid is built around a woven bamboo mat with bamboo sawdust filling the weave, a smooth and machinable MDF substitute for furniture and cabinetry.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
The minimum order is 10 panels per product. For bulk, container, or recurring supply pricing, contact our sales team.
How do I request a quote?
Add your required products to your quote list directly on our website, then complete the quote form with your contact details. You can choose to receive your formal quotation by email as a PDF or over WhatsApp. Our team responds within 24 hours on business days.
Do you offer free product samples?
We no longer provide free samples. To evaluate the boards, place a minimum order of the product you want to test and request a quote through our website. The minimum order is 10 panels. That way you assess the actual board you would buy, at full size and finish, rather than a small offcut.
Can NuForm be used for concrete formwork and wet conditions?
Yes. NuForm is built for concrete formwork. The interwoven mats spread load across the whole sheet, and the phenolic film faces strip clean, so the board holds its line across repeated pours where conventional substrates start to bulge. On a site running both side by side, NuForm reached 8 to 10 pours against 4 to 5 for marine plywood. It is used for wall, column, slab, and beam forming. NuWev and NuBrid are for interior and furniture use rather than formwork, so please consult our technical team on suitability for exposed or wet conditions.
What are the production and lead times?
Standard production lead time is 10 working days from order confirmation and receipt of the 50 percent deposit. Custom sizes or specialty finishes may require additional lead time. Shipping transit time to your port of destination is quoted separately.
What countries do you export to?
NuMat Bamboo supplies commercial buyers across Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and internationally. We are export ready with established experience coordinating sea freight. Contact our team for freight, customs documentation, and logistics support for your region.
What testing have your products undergone?
NuMat engineered bamboo has been independently tested by DOST RSTL Region X under ASTM D1037 for static bending, covering modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity, along with compression parallel to face and hardness. Results cover the actual value ranges across samples rather than best case figures. Full results are available on our Certifications page and as a downloadable PDF.
What are the payment terms?
Standard payment terms are 50 percent deposit upon order confirmation, with the balance due prior to shipment. Payment terms, currency, and bank details are confirmed in the formal quotation. We accept international bank transfer in USD or your agreed local currency equivalent.
Still have questions?
Our sales team is happy to help with technical queries, pricing, and project-specific requirements.