Aristech Surfaces LLC is pleased to introduce AVONITE Flex, a new ultra-formable solid surface with a patent pending. This innovative, thermoformable solid surface adds a refined appearance to sinks, baths, formed wet walls, and other sanitaryware and bath applications.
The recently introduced AVONITE Flex material lends itself perfectly to the development of elegantly designed products for the entire wellness sector.
The American multinational intends to revitalize the demand for luxury in the bath sector by leveraging its more than 25-year experience producing and pioneering with AVONITE solid surface.
AVONITE Flex does, in fact, allow for the development of entirely new types of products. It was created with the intention of bringing two previously incompatible worlds together: on the one hand, the realm of sanitary applications, which has invested in materials that are practical and comprehensively designed to meet the needs of B-to-B clients – easy to mass-produce, customizable, and long-lasting; and on the other hand, the realm of interior design, which has invested in sensual materials that are elegant, pleasantly warm to the touch, of high quality, and long-lasting.
AVONITE Flex is highly resistant to chemicals and stains, allowing it to withstand the rigorous cleaning regimes found in commercial applications. Furthermore, its non-porous, bacteriostatic surface prevents microorganism growth, making it a completely sanitary material.
AVONITE Flex is a new solid surface formulation that possesses all of the most desirable functional properties: The sheeting is 3.2 mm thick and available in sheets or rolls with widths up to 108 in./2740 mm in two colors: Alabaster Wave 8705 and Pure Alabaster 8701.
It also has excellent thermoformability, allowing it to be formed over the most difficult-to-reach angles and recesses. Finally, due to its lightweight, AVONITE Flex is easy to handle in the workshop, during transport, and during installation.
Based on our experience with designer materials in a variety of finishes, Aristech Surfaces LLC created AVONITE Flex with a luxurious, soft matte finish.
As part of the AVONITE line of products, AVONITE Flex naturally has the brand’s famous soft feel and signature texture. Like all AVONITE materials, AVONITE Flex can be milled, machined, etched, and even stamped.
“The idea was to create a product that responds to the major demand for cocooning and high-end finishes; customers want their home décor to be inspiring and relaxing,” Group Marketing Director Jana Bartlett explains.
“We’ve successfully combined the comfort and sophisticated look of AVONITE for a variety of previously unattainable applications with AVONITE Flex.”
Finally, despite the innovative nature of AVONITE Flex, Aristech Surfaces LLC took great care to design a material that would not necessitate manufacturers investing in new equipment.
It can be produced with standard molds and vacuum forming systems, requiring no additional investment. Furthermore, it is easier to repair than acrylic sheets, making them even more durable.
