Xanita Board is a sustainable engineered closed-cell fibreboard made from both virgin fibres and fibres recovered from recycled paper. It offers a lightweight, strong, and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials like MDF and particle board.

Xanita Boards are manufactured at our facility in Cape Town, South Africa, where we combine innovative technology with a commitment to sustainability.

You can reach us via our contact page, phone at +27 21 852 0606 or email at info@xanita.com. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM, and Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM.

Xanita Board is available through our network of distributors and printers worldwide. Visit our distributors page to find a printer or distributor near you, or contact us directly to place an order.

Standard thicknesses are 6 mm (1/4"), 10 mm (3/8"), 12.7 mm (1/2"), and 16 mm (5/8"). Standard sheet sizes are 1220 mm x 2440 mm and 1220 mm x 3050 mm. Other sizes may be available upon request, subject to minimum quantities.

The weight varies depending on the thickness and size of the board. For detailed specifications, please refer to our the product info sections on the product pages.

Xanita Board offers several benefits:

• Sustainability: Made from recyclable paper based materials and fully repulpable.
• Lightweight: Up to 75% lighter than MDF, making it easy to handle and ship.
• Strength: Stronger than traditional honeycomb boards, ideal for durable displays.
• Versatility: Compatible with digital flatbed printers and CNC cutters for custom designs.
• Flat-Packable: Easy to assemble and disassemble, perfect for temporary setups.

• Xanita Print: Features a kraft core with printable white kraft liners, ideal for high-quality printed signage and displays. It’s VOC-free and a sustainable alternative to MDF or rigid plastics.
• Xanita Kraft: A lightweight kraft paper board with a natural finish, perfect for eco-friendly, chic interior applications with excellent stability.

A variety of adhesives are compatible, including PVA glues, hot melt adhesives, and contact adhesives. For specific recommendations, check our technical guides or contact us.

Common edging techniques include using flexible PVC sections, or self-adhesive paper. Visit our Training Academy resources or watch our edging tutorial video for step-by-step guidance.

Xanita Board is primarily designed for indoor use.

Yes, Xanita Board works seamlessly with digital flatbed printers, hybrid printers, and CNC cutters, offering plenty of customization options.

Yes! Xanita Print is designed for digital flatbed and hybrid printers, delivering crisp, vibrant results. Xanita Kraft can also be printed on, though its natural finish is often left exposed for aesthetic appeal.

Yes, light fittings can be integrated into Xanita Print structures, allowing for versatile and functional design solutions.

Yes, Xanita Board is suitable for suspended bulkheads and finishing materials, providing both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity.

There’s no single “right” software for designing with Xanita board — it really comes down to your experience, preferences, and the kind of work you're doing. That said, there are some tools we recommend depending on your focus:

Retail displays, FSUs, CDUs, and activations

We primarily use Rhinoceros (Rhino) for 3D design. It’s affordable, powerful, and allows you to go from 3D model to machine-ready cut file — all within one package. For rendering, we pair it with V-Ray. Note: applying textures in Rhino can be a bit more manual, which is worth considering if visuals are key to your sales process.

Expo stands and conceptual renders

SketchUp Pro is our go-to for fast, easy 3D modelling and texturing. It’s quick to learn and great for generating client-facing visuals. When paired with Enscape, you can achieve high-quality renders with ease. For technical precision (like hole sizes or radii), we export files to AutoCAD LT for final detailing.

Industrial-style design workflows

If you’re familiar with solid modelling, Autodesk Fusion is a great low-cost option. It’s intuitive and with simplified parametric setup, though generating cut files can be more involved and usually requires a vector program like Illustrator.

For complex, parametric workflows

SolidWorks is powerful but pricey — and often more than most designers need. That said, if your business already uses SolidWorks, it can be configured into a full end-to-end workflow for Xanita.

For final cut file & DTP prep

When it comes to finalizing cut files, we mostly use Adobe Illustrator for its market dominance and compatibility with cutting software. CorelDRAW is an alternative but less common.