ECOTONE ™
ONE STONE AHEAD
There is a growing need to reconsider the relationship between natural and artificial to create spaces where materials of different natures coexist and enhance each other. Quartzforms®
took this concept further through research and experimentation, making the first Ecotone™ slabs with a more sustainable formula to reduce their environmental impact.
This has led to Ecotone™, the new generation of slabs containing recycled components, bio-based resin and less than 5% silica content*. In nature, an ecotone is a transition area between two ecosystems or distinct entities; similarly, this collection aims to represent a transition from a traditional manufacturing process to one that is more respectful of our planet.
The New Era collection debuts with eight new Ecotone™ slabs, embodying the know-how and unparalleled visual appeal that have always been the distinguishing features of Quartzforms®. The fusion of various elements results in their revival in renewed forms: this is the timeless fascination of transformation. New, stylish colours with varying degrees of veining but always running through the thickness, preserving performance and durability with the added bonus of a more environmentally friendly formulation.
* For further details, see the result of Ecotone silica content test performed by University of Modena Reggio Emilia IT (UNIMORE) on our website (www.quartzforms.com/en/technical-information/).
Ecotone Features
Ecological
Ecotone™ is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
Versatile
Ecotone™ is available in a wide range of colours, shades, textures and finishes.
Waterproof
Ecotone™ does not absorb liquids.
Knock resistant
Ecotone™ is resistant to knocks.
Scratch proof
Ecotone™ is not easily scratched.
Stain resistant
Ecotone™ is resistant to the stains of many liquids and is non-porous.
Fire resistant
Ecotone™ is heat resistant and non-flammable.
Acid resistant
Ecotone™ is resistant to external damage.
Certificazioni
Made in Germany
Ecotone™ is produced in Germany.
European Union
The Ecotone™ production site is located in the European Union.
CE Marking
The CE marking is the manufacturer’s declaration that the product meets the standards of health, safety, and environmental protection required by EC directives.
NSF
Ecotone™ is a safe material, even when in direct contact with food or water.
Greenguard
Ecotone™ conforms to certification standards for no-emission products.
Greenguard Gold
Ecotone™ follows certification standards for Low-Emitting Products. It offers stricter certification criteria ensuring that a product is acceptable for use in environments such as schools and healthcare facilities.
ÖHMI – ISO 50001
Standard ISO 50001 defines the management of energy in order to satisfy both environmental and economic requirements.
ÖHMI – ISO 9001
ISO 9001 sets guidelines to increase efficiency and improve internal productivity.
Breton Tech Inside
Ecotone™ does not contain volatile organic com-pounds (VOCs).
ASTA World-Wide
Ecotone™ is member of the World-Wide Agglomerated Stones Manufacturers Association.
Kosher
Ecotone™, following Kosher certification standards, ensures that both the product and its production comply with all the requirements of the Kosher law.