Materials

Welcome to our materials page, the place where we would like to give you a brief overview about the materials we use to create our products as well as explain to you how and why we decided to use them.

In general, we want our materials to be as sustainable and long lasting as possible, while still being able to create great looking- and valuable products.

 

We love wood

The material we use the most is, as you can probably assume by the name of our brand, wood.
Ahrwood is a manufacture located in the middle of the mountains, in a picturesque place in the italian alps called South Tyrol. A place where traditional woodworking has a long history, which is why we are able to craft our products with exceptional quality and highest precision.

We could probably give you a thousand reasons why we prefer wood as the main material for our products. But let's just focus on the main three reasons:

• Sustainability | Wood is a natural, re-growing resource thats available all over the world, is relatively easy to process and pretty durable. This combination makes it arguably one of the most sustainable materials for our use cases.
• Uniqueness | Every piece of wood is different and the same goes for our products. Unique products for unique people.
• Longevity | We like our products to be as long lasting as possible, both in terms of durability as well as attractivity. Therefore, wood is the perfect match! It either gets perfectly conservated by using natural oils or ages like fine wine.

  

 

Swiss Pine Swiss Pine is a very popular wood for furniture and wall panelling in many parts of the earth. Either because of its light, warm and friendly look or thanks to its pleasent scent (or probably a mix of both). Some studies even show that the scent of Swiss Pine can lower the heart rate and therefore has a calming, stress relieving effect.
Walnut Walnut wood is a durable hardwood, light to medium brown in color, that is widely used in furniture and decoration products. It is strong, dense, and resistant to decay and rot. Walnut wood is often used in high-end furniture pieces due to its attractive appearance and durability. It is also great for carving, making it ideal for most of our products.
Oak Oak wood is a strong, dense and durable hardwood with a distinct grain pattern and a coarse texture. Due to its durability, it is very commonly used for furniture (both indoor and outdoor) as well as for flooring and cabinetry. As a popular manufacturing resource, oak wood is highly resistant to wear and tear, has excellent dimensional stability, and is easy to work with. It is also highly resistant to splitting and cracking, making it ideal for products of any kind.
Olive Olive wood is a popular and unique hardwood often used for furniture and decorative pieces due to its attractive appearance and high durability. It is strong and dense with a golden brown color and a beautiful grain pattern. Carving it is also easy, making it a perfect resource for even the most complex of our products. People enjoy its natural beauty, pleasant aroma, and resistance to wear and tear.
Ash Ash wood is a strong hardwood that is used mostly in furniture and flooring. It has a light-brown tone with a hint of gray, and its grain pattern is usually straight and open, making it appear very aesthetic. Ash wood is also known for its strength and durability, making it easy to work with and therefore a popular choice for wood carving and DIY projects.
Cherry Cherry wood is an incredibly popular wood type due to its unique grain pattern and stunning color, ranging from light brown to deep, rich red. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for any type of wooden product, from furniture to cabinetry and flooring. It is also one of the more durable hardwoods, making it an ideal choice for outdoor projects and wood carving or even musical instruments. People love cherry wood for its stand-out looks, durability and its timeless beauty that will last for years to come.
Zebrawood Zebrawood is a tropical hardwood native to Central and West Africa and is characterized by a striped or wavy figure. It has a fine, even texture and usually has a golden hue with dark brown stripes. It is a very attractive and durable wood, making it a popular choice for furniture and decorative items.
Maple Maple wood is a hard, strong, and durable wood with a light to medium brown color, smooth grain and even texture, making it a popular choice for many applications. Because of its light hue, its great for colorization and other kinds of finishes, making it especially popular for wood carving.

 

 

We love nature

Wherever wood doesn't fit the requirements we have on our products or needs something to be accompanied with, we always try to find other natural materials that suit our needs.

Linen Linen is a light, strong and absorbent natural fiber made from the flax plant. It is an integral part of the textile industry, used in the production of apparel, bedding, curtains, towels and other home fabrics. Its popularity is due to its durability and breathability, making it an ideal material for hot climates. Linen is known for its timeless elegance, and its natural fibers make it a popular choice for eco-conscious consumers.
Cotton Cotton is a soft, fluffy, staple fiber that grows in a boll around the seeds of the cotton plants of the genus Gossypium in the mallow family Malvaceae. The fiber is almost pure cellulose. It is most commonly used in the textile industry to make clothing, towels, and sheets. Cotton is a popular material because of its softness and its strength, making it ideal for a variety of uses. It is also very absorbent and breathable, which makes it comfortable to wear. Cotton is a renewable resource, making it a sustainable choice for clothing and other textiles.
Wool Wool is a natural fiber that comes from the coats of animals such as sheep, goats, and alpacas. It is strong, durable, and has excellent insulation properties. Wool is popular in the textile industry because of its great qualities and its ability to be dyed in many different colors. People like wool because it is breathable and moisture-wicking, making it very comfortable to wear. Since no animal gets harmed, it is considered an eco-friendly, natural and regrowing resource.
952 Sterling Silver 952 Sterling Silver is a silver alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. It is commonly used to create fine jewelry and accessories, and is known for its durability and bright luster. Because of the fact that it is much more durable than pure silver, it is widely considered to be the best silver alloy for fashion accessories and jewlery. Although it can't be considered a natural or recyclable material, high quality silver accessories are very long lasting both in terms of durability and looks. They are often passed from one generation to the next and not thrown away, which is why we consider it a good choice if produced and used in the right way.
Leather Leather is a durable, versatile material used in fashion and accessories. Its natural texture and ability to take on various colors and finishes make it a popular choice for clothing, bags, shoes, and other accessories. It is also comfortable and breathable, making it ideal for items that are in contact with the skin. Despite the fact that it's considered a non-natural material by many, leather can be considered eco-friendly if it is sourced right and produced using environmentally responsible practices. Also, the longevity of a product has a great share on its environmental impact and leather products can be used for decades thanks to the materials durability and the fact that its only going to be looking better over time.