Ikea USES various black technologies to make paper and plastic into any shape. Not only is it as hard as plastic, it is lighter and more affordable than plastic. Ikea is expected to launch paper furniture globally in May 2017, and over the next two years it plans to launch a range of paper furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables and other furniture. Some of these products will be available this summer, but others won't be available for several years. This time ikea's product is as strong as plastic, but lighter than plastic.