Glossary

HDF

HDF is a high-density fiberboard made from finely defibrated wood, pressed under heat and pressure. Thin, smooth, and strong, it’s ideal for furniture backs, laminate carriers, and decorative toy e...

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Solid Wood

Solid wood is a natural, durable material made from a single tree species. It’s used in furniture, construction, and wooden toys for its strength, beauty, and sustainability. Each piece is unique a...

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Plywood

Plywood consists of cross-laminated wood layers and offers high stability with low weight. It’s used in furniture, interiors and wooden toys—especially for back panels, chalkboards and housings. Pl...

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Glazing

Glazing is a semi-transparent color treatment for wooden toys. It preserves the wood’s texture and creates a breathable surface. Ideal for natural, safe, and subtle design—provided the glaze is cer...

Laminated Wood

Laminated wood consists of bonded wood layers and offers high strength, shape stability and low weight. At Pirum Wooden Toys, it’s used for durable play furniture and accessories – ideal for safe, ...

MDF

MDF is a smooth, engineered wood product ideal for decorative and structural toy components. It’s used in back panels, chalkboards and play furniture due to its uniform surface and easy machinabili...

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Colored Paints

Colored paints are opaque, saliva-resistant coatings for wooden toys. They offer vibrant colors, protect against moisture, and are ideal for creative, safe, and durable playthings—provided they mee...

Bamboo

Bamboo is a fast-growing, wood-like grass with high strength and sustainability. Ideal for wooden toys, furniture, and consumer goods. Its smooth surface, lightweight nature, and eco-friendly profi...

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Cherry

Cherry wood is elegant, warm, and versatile – ideal for toys, furniture, and creative interiors.

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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus wood is hard, decorative, and weather-resistant – ideal for garden furniture, play equipment, and sustainable design objects.

Wood Lexicon – Guidance for Consumers, Parents, and Everyone Who Chooses Consciously

The Wood Lexicon provides well-founded knowledge about wood types, materials, and their meaningful use in everyday life. It is aimed at anyone interested in sustainable materials, product quality, and child-friendly design – whether as parents, consumers, or creative makers.

The lexicon already includes comprehensive entries on a wide range of European and tropical wood species, including beech, chestnut, acacia, and walnut. It is complemented by expert information on materials such as MDF, laminated wood, solid wood, and plywood, as well as topics like DIN standards, quality grades, processing characteristics, and ecological aspects.

The goal is to offer clear and accessible guidance – for everyone who wants to make informed choices about toys, furniture, and everyday items, and who seeks factual information about the origin, properties, and applications of wood.

The content of the Wood Lexicon is continuously expanded and updated – new subject areas are already in preparation.

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