What is Silica?
Silica dust, primarily composed of crystalline silica, is a naturally occurring mineral found in various materials. The most common form of crystalline silica is quartz. When these materials are manipulated—through processes like cutting, grinding, or drilling—tiny particles of silica become airborne, creating what is known as respirable crystalline silica. This is only a danger to fabricators who do not take the appropriate health and safety precautions and doesn’t affect the end user.
Low or Zero Silica Quartz Suppliers
As the quartz market continues to evolve and face new challenges, the demand for safer, innovative materials is on the rise.
We work with many suppliers who have developed various ways of introducing new Zero or Low Silica quartz options. As a dedicated fabricator, it is our honour to work alongside these companies and offer our customers innovative technologies that help support a sustainable environment.
Some of the brands currently offering Low or Zero silica options are detailed below, along with an insight into their individual company ethos.
All ranges are constantly evolving and expanding, so please contact us for more information.
An Introduction to Our Low Silica Quartz Options
Silestone XM Mineral Surfaces
A carefully selected range of new minerals chosen for their design and capabilities gives Silestone XM its colour, depth, and resistance.
Silestone XM is the design mineral surface made of premium and recycled materials with low crystalline silica content while maintaining high performance and excellent finishes. This technology has been accredited by DNV
- crystalline silica content: up to 10%
- 99% reused water
- 100% renewable electric energy consumption
- of 20% of recycled materials, such as glass
Silestone offers a wide range of colours and finishes in this technology, so please contact us for more information.
Caesarstone Mineral worktops
With a legacy of leadership for over 35 years, they proudly stand as pioneers in the industry. Caesarstone are pleased to introduce their next generation of premium mineral, sustainable surfaces formulated with a unique blend of materials, developed by their pioneering expertise and advanced technology.
Caesarstone mineral worktops are engineered surfaces crafted from a combination of minerals, resins and sometimes other raw materials. Their composition may vary, with ratios of materials adjusting alongside carefully considered natural pigments to create different visual characteristics.
Caesarstone’s commitment to incorporating recycled materials not only underscores their dedication to eco-conscious practices but also marks a significant leap toward fostering a greener, more environmentally responsible future.
Caesarstone offer a wide range of colours and finishes, so please contact us for more information.
Gerald Cullifords
Cullifords Quartz offers a brand new Carrara Zero quartz, which boasts zero silica content (less than 1%) at competitive pricing.
It has a subtlety of veining that customers regularly request, soft grey veining over a white background, emulating classic Carrara marble. These marble effects have increased in popularity in recent years as the realism of their appearance has improved, making this a very popular selection. Choosing this surface will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also reflects a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact and support sustainable living.
Contact us for more information
Global’s Zero Crystalline Silica
A Game Changer in a Shifting Market
Global Quartz is proud to introduce its new line of Zero Crystalline Silica Quartz. This product is designed to meet the increasing need for responsible and forward-thinking solutions, setting a new standard in the industry.
With Global Zero Crystalline Silica, they are not just keeping up with the market—they are leading the way
Global Quartz Surfaces caters to diverse demand across the world, respecting and honouring all its customers with innovative thinking and quality products.
Global Quartz offer a range of 5 colours with this technology, so please contact us for more information.
Quartzforms Ecotone
Ecotone™ offer a new generation of slabs containing recycled components, bio-based resin and less than 5% silica content. A production process that relies heavily on energy from renewable sources, such as wind, solar and biomass. Almost complete recycling of water used by the systems. A constant commitment to research and innovation. All this to create and offer you a new generation of slabs of priceless beauty.
Quartzforms offer a wide range of colours and finishes offering this technology. More information can be found on their website or contact us today.
Revolutionising Quartz Slabs: Brachot Launches Unistone UniQ®
The construction and design industries are undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of Unistone UniQ®, a revolutionary quartz slab material developed using patented Breton Technology. Featuring a high percentage of quartz without substitutes like feldspar or glass—commonly used yet technologically inferior—Unistone UniQ® combines the best of quartz with advanced innovation.
Designed to enhance worker safety, Unistone UniQ® eliminates health risks associated with respirable crystalline silica dust (RCS), primarily caused by non-compliant dry processing methods. By addressing these concerns and promoting sustainable manufacturing, Brachot establishes a new benchmark for safety, aesthetics, and functionality in engineered stone slabs.
At the core of Unistone UniQ® is its use of amorphous silica, a crystalline silica-free structure that eliminates hazardous dust production during processing. Produced with Breton’s patented BioQuartz® technology, UniQ offers unmatched durability, aesthetic appeal, and safety standards, making it a groundbreaking alternative to traditional quartz composites
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