Relatives
- Arborite, a similar and also popular paper-melamine composite, was developed in Canada in the 1940s.
- Micarta, trade name for Westinghouse decorative laminates, now produced by Norplex-Micarta
- A line of laminates similar to Formica is made by Wilsonart International.
- Laminates similar to Formica, but with top surface made of multilaminar veneer and sprayed with resin are called Alpikord, is made by Alpi SpA .
- Consoweld similar twentieth century product manufactured by Consolidated Paper of Wisconsin.
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