A new formulation for mineral surfaces without crystalline silica, developed to meet the evolving technical and production needs of the sector. At Marmomac 2026, Quartzforms^®, a brand of Scapin Group, presents Ecotone Silica-Free, the latest development of the Ecotone^™ project.

This innovation is part of the company’s research path on materials for architecture and interior design, with particular attention to surface composition, production processes and possibilities for aesthetic customization.

Ecotone Silica-Free debuts in five colors: Mars, Interstellar Cloud, Taj, Sughero and Interstellar Gold, which make up the initial core of a range that will be progressively expanded. The new formulation is also available for Quartzforms^® Vitium Certified slabs, designed for specific decorative processes, and for solutions intended for backlighting.

Silica-free mineral surfaces: the evolution of the Ecotone^™ project

The Ecotone^™ project by Quartzforms^® was born from research into new formulations for mineral surfaces, aiming to integrate technological innovation, aesthetic research and attention to resource use.

The previous generation of Ecotone^™ surfaces was characterized by the use of recycled components, resin derived from bio-compound and a crystalline silica content below 5%. With Ecotone Silica-Free, Quartzforms^® introduces a further development of the formulation, presenting a new option identified by the absence of crystalline silica.

The distinction between low-silica and silica-free surfaces takes on particular relevance in the sector of materials for kitchen countertops and claddings, where slab composition is an important element in the technical evaluation of the product and the processing methods. The new formulation thus broadens the range of choices for fabricators, designers and surface industry professionals.

Ecotone Silica-Free: five new colors for Quartzforms surfaces^®

The first Ecotone Silica-Free range includes five color options:

The five colors mark the commercial debut of the new formulation and constitute the starting point for the subsequent expansion of the collection.

The color research goes hand in hand with the technical evolution of the material, maintaining the connection with the aesthetic language of Quartzforms mineral surfaces^®. The presentation at Marmomac allows the new offering to be introduced into the sector of surfaces for architecture and furnishing, where finishes, composition and workability of materials contribute to project definition.

Quartzforms^® Vitium Certified: slabs for sublimation printing and surface customization

One of the most interesting applications of the new formulation concerns the Quartzforms^® Vitium Certified slabs, specifically developed to be processed using the technology behind Arke Vitium, a Marmo Arredo product. These are white surfaces intended for sublimation printing, a process that allows graphics and textures to be applied to the slab.

This technology makes it possible to visually reproduce characteristics of natural stone, as well as to create different patterns and decorations. The integration of the Ecotone Silica-Free formulation with Vitium Certified slabs therefore introduces further possibilities in customizing mineral surfaces, linking materials research and decoration technologies.

For architects, interior designers and fabrication companies, the ability to intervene on the graphic appearance of the surface is a design element to evaluate based on the material’s characteristics and the technology applied.

Backlightable mineral slabs: new possibilities for surface design

The range also includes slabs specifically developed for backlighting, designed to enhance the aesthetic performance of surfaces through light. Backlighting highlights nuances, depth and color variations, adding an additional expressive layer to material design.

These solutions expand the uses of the surface as a decorative element, through the integration of material and lighting. The offering fits within contemporary research on backlit surfaces for interior design, where light contributes to the perception of textures and the characterization of spaces.

Quartzforms^® production: wind energy and water recycling

The evolution of formulations is accompanied by Quartzforms^®' research into production processes and resource use. According to company data, 60% of the energy consumed is produced from wind power, while 80% of the water used is recycled.

These indicators describe two aspects of the brand’s production approach, oriented towards resource efficiency and water recovery in industrial processes.

Research into next-generation mineral surfaces thus develops on two levels: on one side the evolution of formulations, on the other attention to production processes. The environmental data reported relate to the company’s production activities and do not, by themselves, constitute an assessment of the life cycle of an individual slab.

Surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and interior design: Quartzforms^® research

Quartzforms^® develops and produces mineral surfaces for kitchen countertops, bathrooms, floors and claddings, combining materials research and transformation technologies. The brand belongs to Scapin Group, an Italian group founded in Veneto in 1981, which also includes Marmo Arredo and Eulithe^®.

The Quartzforms^® production is linked to the Magdeburg plant in Germany, acquired in 2010 as part of the brand’s industrial development. With Ecotone Silica-Free, the company expands its research path by introducing a new formulation and further possibilities for slab processing and decoration.

The presentation at Marmomac 2026 highlights how the evolution of mineral surfaces for architecture and furnishing concerns not only aesthetic aspects, but also material composition and the technologies that enable their transformation.

What is Quartzforms Ecotone Silica-Free?

Ecotone Silica-Free is a new formulation of mineral surfaces developed by Quartzforms^® within the Ecotone^™ project and presented at Marmomac 2026. The manufacturer identifies it as a formulation without crystalline silica.

What is the difference between Ecotone Low Silica and Ecotone Silica-Free?

The previous Ecotone^™ surfaces are described by Quartzforms^® as materials with a crystalline silica content below 5%. Ecotone Silica-Free is the new formulation presented as free of crystalline silica. The press release does not specify the analytical method used to verify its absence.

Which colors are available for Ecotone Silica-Free?

The first selection includes Mars, Interstellar Cloud, Taj, Sughero and Interstellar Gold. Quartzforms^® plans a progressive expansion of the range.

What are Quartzforms Vitium Certified slabs?

They are white slabs developed to be processed using the technology behind Marmo Arredo’s Arke Vitium. Sublimation printing allows textures, patterns and graphics inspired by natural stone to be applied.

Are Ecotone Silica-Free surfaces available for backlighting?

Yes. Quartzforms^® has also announced slabs specifically designed for backlighting, to enhance nuances, depth and aesthetic effects through light.