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The healthcare sector is increasingly turning to innovative solutions to improve the hospital environment and ensure high standards of hygiene. One of these emerging solutions is the use of a solid surface material called Corian®. In this article, we explore the many applications of Corian in hospitals and the benefits it offers in terms of hygiene, durability and design.
The properties of Corian®
Corian® is a composite material made from acrylic resin and natural minerals. It is strong, non-porous and stain-resistant, making it ideal for hospital environments where hygiene is paramount. Its smooth, homogenous surface has no cracks or joints, preventing the growth of bacteria and making it easy to clean. This environmentally-friendly material is unique in that it emits no volatile compounds. What's more, Corian® is 100% recyclable and infinitely repairable.
Its application in sensitive areas
Corian® has many applications in sensitive areas of hospitals, such as operating theatres, intensive care units and drug preparation areas. Corian worktops offer a porosity-free surface, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. What's more, the material is resistant to the aggressive chemicals used for disinfection, ensuring optimum hygiene. Its various hygienic properties make it ideal for use in the medical sector.
Its use in patient rooms
In addition to sensitive areas, Corian is also used in patients' bedrooms to enhance comfort and safety. Corian headboards offer a soft, impact-resistant surface, reducing the risk of injury. Integrated worktops can be custom designed to include sinks, shelves and medical accessories, offering optimum functionality while maintaining an aesthetic appearance. It can also be used to create bathrooms in medical rooms. Showers and shower trays made from Corian® are easy to clean and anti-bacterial. What's more, the various ways of working this material mean you can create bespoke pieces, such as furniture specially adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Additional benefits
In addition to its hygienic properties, Corian® has other advantages that make it a wise choice for hospitals. It is non-toxic, durable and resistant to stains, scratches and impact. What's more, its versatility means it can be moulded into a variety of shapes and colours, offering unlimited design possibilities to suit any interior style. What's more, Solid Surface has a very soft, almost velvety material, so its texture is very pleasant for everyday use.
The use of Corian® in hospitals offers many advantages, both in terms of hygiene and design. This solid, non-porous, easy-to-clean material meets the most stringent health and safety standards. It promotes a clean and aesthetically pleasing hospital environment, while making the work of medical staff easier. With its versatility and durability, Corian® is certainly an innovative solution for the hospitals of today and tomorrow.
Durability and flexibility
Corian® stands out for its durability and versatility. It is resistant to scratches, stains and impact, ensuring long life in often demanding hospital environments. What's more, its thermoformable nature means it can be used to create custom shapes, contemporary designs and a variety of colours, making it suitable for all interior styles and creating a welcoming environment for patients.
Use in catering areas and cafeterias
Corian® is also used in restaurants and cafeterias. Here too, the material is ideal, as its easy-care and antibacterial properties make it easy and effective to clean these busy public areas.
Reception desks
Corian® is also widely used to create reception desks in hospitals and doctors' surgeries, as the material can be used to create architectural concepts in a wide range of colours. It is also possible to create backlit reception desks, as Corian® has the ability to allow light to shine through it, creating real architectural projects.
The use of Corian® in hospitals is revolutionising the healthcare sector. By offering exceptional hygienic properties, enhanced functionality and incomparable aesthetics.