Éclos® introduces a new category of mineral surfaces with zero crystalline silica, a high proportion of recycled material, and a breakthrough layered design system enabled by Inlayr® technology. The innovation is the result of extensive research and testing, including more than 28,000 hours of R&D and over 1,500 hours of product testing by Cosentino’s Research, Development, and Product teams.
Cosentino, a global leader company in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, announces the global launch of its new mineral surfaces brand, Éclos®, developed for the kitchen and bathroom countertop market. This launch marks a milestone for the industry by introducing an entirely new category: the Inlayered Mineral Surface, based on Cosentino’s proprietary Inlayr® design technology.
Éclos® combines high physical and mechanical performance with a fully integrated 3D design and a crystalline silica-free composition, while incorporating more than 50% recycled materials. This innovation reinforces Cosentino's ongoing commitment to sustainability and fabricator safety.
“Since our founding, we have been committed to leading innovation rather than following trends. Just as we did with Silestone®, Dekton®, and more recently with Hybriq+® technology for Silestone®. Éclos® represents a new turning point for our industry, an evolution that responds to real market needs and anticipates the future”, says Pilar Cosentino, Cosentino Group CEO.
Like Silestone® in 1990 and Dekton® in 2013, Éclos® represents a paradigm shift in the evolution of surfaces for architecture and design. Its development, which involved 50 specialized researchers across multiple disciplines and required more than 28,000 hours of research and over 1,500 hours of testing, was primarily conducted by Cosentino’s R&D and Product departments.
Inlayr® Technology: layered design with 3D realism
Inlayr® technology enables Éclos® to be manufactured using a layered design system. Through advanced robotics engineering and innovative decoration techniques, the technology delivers a three-dimensional design throughout the entire surface, featuring distinctive veining, depth and visual consistency. The result is a surface with integrated 3D design through edges and faces, offering realistic aesthetics and a natural touch and feel that redefine industry standards.
Pioneering composition: zero crystalline silica and almost 90% recycled material
Éclos® also introduces a groundbreaking development in the composition of mineral surfaces. The first collection, which is available globally and available in Canada this spring, features a formulation with zero crystalline silica. All colours contain a minimum of 50% recycled materials, with several colours incorporating nearly 90% recycled content, demonstrating Cosentino's commitment to circularity and responsible material innovation.
Its composition and newly developed formulation provide Éclos® with enhanced flexibility, ductility and impact resistance, making it easier for fabricators and industry professionals to handle and install.
Additionally, Inlayr® technology enables Éclos® to deliver superior heat resistance, withstanding temperatures up to 220 °C (428°F), including direct contact with cookware immediately after use. This performance makes it an ideal solution for kitchen countertops and other high-performance applications.
A paradigm shift in a changing global industry
At a time shaped by protectionist policies, tariff disputes, and growing concerns about the safety of materials like quartz, Cosentino is once again at the forefront of the industry with Éclos®. This new surface category aims to transform the sector by offering a safe, sustainable, aesthetically advanced, and high-value alternative.
According to recent reports, the global countertop market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3% through 2028, reaching $50 billion and 650 million square meters. Of this total, approximately 100 million square meters will be mineral and porcelain surfaces. North America is expected to remain the largest market, while the strongest growth is forecasted in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and developing countries.
About Cosentino Group
Cosentino Group is a global family-owned company that produces and distributes high-value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates, together with its customers and partners, design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. This goal is made possible by pioneering brands that are leaders in their respective segments, such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®. The group bases its development on international expansion, an innovative research and development program, respect for the environment and sustainability, and its ongoing corporate commitment to society and the local communities where it operates, education, equality and health & safety.
Cosentino Group currently distributes its products and brands in more than 110 countries, from its headquarters in Almeria (Spain), and is present with its own assets in 30 of them. The group has eight factories (seven in Almería, Spain and one in Brazil), one intelligent logistics platform in Spain, and 140 commercial and business units throughout the world. Cosentino has seven centres and three showrooms in the Canadian market, created for exclusive display, distribution, education and service in Montreal, Stanstead, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. More than 90% of Cosentino Group’s financial turnover comes from international markets.
