Abstract: A process for producing a composite material comprising the steps of: providing mm-sized particles comprising at least particles of a porous optionally at least partially compressed open-cell melamine formaldehyde resin and mm-sized particles of at least one non-rigid foamed resin; mixing said particles with at least one reactive adhesive in a concentration of 6 to 18 g of reactive adhesive per 100 g of mm-sized particles; reacting said reactive adhesive with said particles in the presence of aerial moisture thereby bonding said particles together during said mixing process; transporting said mixture into a mould; and irreversibly compressing said mixture to a block in a mould without additional heat to a density greater than 50 kg/m3 to form a block of said composite material; a composite material obtainable by this process; and the use of this composite material for polishing and/or cleaning applications with a liquid.