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High pressure polyethylene
Bathroom fittings
and equipment:
wonders will never cease!
How could choosing bathroom fixtures
be difficult? In practice, however, it is very
difficult to decide what shape, material,
colour and functions of a particular model
are right for you. The choice often comes
down to a compromise between fashion
and practicality. What are manufacturers
offering on today’s market?
HPPE (high pressure polyethylene) is a hygienic material which has only recently started being used
in the manufacture of bathroom appliances and equipment. It is 100 % recyclable and its durability
and lightness make it unlike anything else. OiO (Antonio Lupi) manufactures baths and washbasins
from HPPE. Items in OiO’s collection are also available with integrated translucent lighting.
Eco ceramics
So-called ecological ceramics have recently become
extremely popular. Villeroy & Boch, for
example, are marketing bathroom fittings coated
with Ceramic Plus and Active Care. Ceramic
Plus is a special coating which prevents water
and dirt from lingering on the ceramic’s surface.
Water collects in droplets which then
drain away down the plug hole, along with
any dirt and lime residue. As a result, products
coated with Ceramic Plus require a minimal level
of maintenance.
The addition of diffused silver ions into Active
Care’s coating system means that the ceramic
surface is protected by a high degree of antibacterial
properties. The Active Care enamel,
therefore, according to the manufacturer, provides
reliable protection against bacteria even
without the aid of special substances.
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