Silestone Revolutionizes the Mineral Surfaces Market

Silestone Redefines the Mineral Surfaces Market with Hybriq+®, Its Innovative and Exclusive Technology That Reduces Crystalline Silica Content. This advancement marks a turning point in the industry, offering more sustainable hybrid mineral surfaces that drastically reduce workers' exposure to crystalline silica.

Since 2017, Cosentino Has Invested Over 90,000 Hours of Research and 15 Million Euros in Developing This Revolutionary Technology. Hybriq+ uses a blend of premium minerals and at least 20% recycled materials, ensuring a reduced environmental impact and excelling in design and durability.

The transformation began with Q50, reducing crystalline silica by half. It continued with Q40, a 60% reduction that already represents the bulk of the current portfolio, and with Q10, with a maximum of 10% crystalline silica, the standard in newly launched collections. This new composition has brought shine, color depth, and chromatic richness to Silestone surfaces, while helping to reduce crystalline silica exposure in stonemasons' facilities.

This development has resulted in the creation of collections like Earthic, which beyond a collection, has been a Cosentino research project on materials and sustainability in collaboration with the iconic FormaFantasma studio. Earthic consists of 6 colors in sustainable surfaces created from a selection of premium minerals, recycled Dekton fragments, recycled oil bio-resin, and recycled glass and PET.

Additionally, under the same composition with a maximum of 10% crystalline silica, the exclusive collection Le Chic Bohème has also been launched, inspired by the fusion of bohemian style with Parisian sophistication. A new collection where elegance and freedom prevail. Le Chic Bohème is inspired by the timeless beauty of natural stone; each piece reflects the purity and simplicity of organic materials, highlighting textures and earthy tones that evoke the serenity of nature.

Cosentino complements its innovation and the launch of exciting new collections with sustainable practices: it uses 100% renewable electricity and reuses 99% of the water used in its manufacturing process. These efforts have consolidated Silestone as a market leader, offering products with guarantees of up to 25 years, backed by renowned international certifiers like DNV.

Hybriq+ Not Only Transforms Silestone into a More Sustainable Product but Also Sets a New Standard for the Industry. With this technology, Cosentino reaffirms its commitment to the future and its customers, taking innovation and environmental responsibility to the next level.