Lightweight, durable, nonporous, knife-friendly and dishwasher-safe, there's a lot to like about this slate-colored cutting board. Made of wood fiber from trees harvested under guidelines established by the North American Sustainable Forestry Standards, this sustainable choice displays natural cascading layer to give it lots of visual appeal. Not just for chopping, the board is handsome enough to double as a serving board, and, because it's temperature resistant to 350°F, it can provide a place to set down hot pots and pans.Sustainably sourced wood fiber composite. Knife-friendly and nonporous. No oiling required. Will not warp, chip or crack. Temperature resistant to 350°F. Dishwasher-safe; when hand washing do not soak. A "new" smell is to be expected and can be eliminated with a few runs through the dishwasher or washes in warm, soapy water. Made in USA of Domestic and Imported Materials.