A multitude of materials molded with skilled craftsmanship and advanced technology
Tireless research and experimentation aim to innovate the materials as well as the production processes, in order to identify always new, groundbreaking solutions. The greatest passion and attention to details, coming from decades and decades of pure manufacturing tradition, are combined with the most advanced technologies to perfectly master elegance and beauty.
Brass
Brass is a very ductile material that lends itself to various processes such as bending, cambering, milling, forging, and lathe turning. It is ideal for the creation of plates, pendants, ornaments, rings, buckles and hooks. Before the galvanization process, it can be welded with silver and undergo treatments such as tumbling, roughing and polishing. It can be deeply engraved or marked on the surface.
Strip materials
The term “strip” identifies materials such as stainless steel, brass and other metals which, after being processed, are wound into rolls. Important values for materials’ characterization are the yield point, the maximum strength of the punch, as well as the deformation at maximum force and the failure strain.
Zamak
The zamak used in die-casting is the result of initial smelting and it is certified according to European standard UNI EN 1774. A constant traceability is maintained throughout the entire production cycle. MTWH always makes sure that the heavy minerals present in the alloy are significantly below the limit values indicated by the most restrictive regulations for the clothing and leather goods sectors. Recycled zamak can also be combined with standard zamak, always in compliance with international RSL regulations.
Steel
Known as an extremely technical resistant material, steel is the most reliable ingredient when it comes to providing accessories with top resistance. It is also the ideal choice in terms of sustainable operations: being naturally resistant to corrosion it does not need to undergo chemical galvanic treatments.
Aluminum
Besides its highly technical look, this material is famously known for being extremely light, and it is therefore the go-to option for items that make lightness their top priority. Through anodization techniques, aluminum can take on particular colors and hues.
Plastic
Nylon PA6, methacrylate, polyethylene and polypropylene, thermoplastic rubber, and polyester: in order to respond to the most diverse stylistic requests, when it comes to plastic, these materials are ideal to be used in a variety of processes such as mass coloring, glossy or matte painting and rubberization, tamp printing and sublimated finishings, with ABS parts that can also undergo galvanization.
Through vintage, tumbling and laser treatments, MTWH provides products with a unique creative value which permeates all its pieces. Nylon products, in particular, thanks to their high resistance prove to be ideal to be used in the world of sportswear, where great technical performance is required.
Sustainable materials
Sustainability is paramount at MTWH, a Group committed to the development of responsible and long-lasting products. Having at heart waste reduction, MTWH focuses on cutting down on the use of plastic (such as packaging, containers, etc.) as well as working hard to increase the use of sustainable materials.
- Regenerated zamak: certified recycled zamak shares the same technical characteristics of standard zamak, thus it is compliant with limit values regulations.
- Molding recycled plastic materials: TUV Nord-certified recycled polyamide (nylon) as well as internal recycled ABS and nylon can be used to get a zero-waste in-house plastic production.
- Milling recycled plastic materials: recycled polyester is also suitable for machining.