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Thanks to the evolution of Hybriq+® technology, Cosentino distinguishes with Silestone®XM the brand's collections of hybrid mineral surfaces with a maximum 10% crystalline silica content.
Cosentino, world leader in the production of sustainable materials for architecture and design, takes another step in the development of its Hybriq+® technology with the introduction of Silestone®XM. Silestone®XM is an evolution for the brand of hybrid mineral sheet materials and differentiates Silestone® colors and collections marketed by a maximum crystalline silica content of 10%.
The development of the pioneering Hybriq+® technology began seven years ago and was introduced in 2020. This milestone reflects Cosentino's ambitious R&D&I commitment to the global decorative and design materials sector. With Hybriq+®, Cosentino completely transformed the nature of its Silestone® product toward greater safety and durability.
Thanks to this breakthrough innovation, Silestone® is manufactured through a sustainable production process using 100% renewable electrical energy and 99% recycled water. It has also completely reformulated its composition by significantly reducing the crystalline silica content due to the introduction of new high-performance minerals and at least 20% recycled materials, such as glass. All this while maintaining the same physical and mechanical performance and the same high-quality design and color depth as always.
As technology constantly evolves, last year Cosentino realized 100% of the total production of Silestone® under Q40, reflecting a maximum of 40% silica in the formulation. At the same time, progress was made with several colors under Q10, that is, with less than 10% of crystalline silica in the formulation.
This year Cosentino marks a new turning point with the launch of Silestone®XM, which will include all of the brand's new collections to be launched in 2024, as well as the other colors already manufactured with less than 10% of crystalline silica. The company's goal is to be able to include the rest of the colors in its portfolio under this new brand. This achievement is Cosentino's biggest recent contribution to the evolution of the industry and aims to focus everything on sustainability, circular economy and safety.
Unveiled for the first time at the KBIS trade show in Las Vegas, USA, North America's premier event for the kitchen and bathroom industry. Soon, Cosentino Silestone®XM will launch the EARTHIC® by Silestone®XM capsule collection, designed in collaboration with FormaFantasma, an Italian studio recognized internationally for research into design and its sustainable production processes. This collection is also the common thread of the EARTHIC® LAB X FORMAFANTASMA installation that Cosentino will unveil next weeks at Fuorisalone during Milan Design Week.
This year, Le Chic Bohème, an extension of the Le Chic collection launched in 2023, will be enhanced with Silestone®XM. This collection re-creates the beauty of textures and classic veined patterns in Silestone®.
