Cosentino Unveils ĒCLOS: A New Era of Sustainable, Three-Dimensional Surfaces at Milan Design Week 2026

A new material took centre stage in Milan as Cosentino introduced ĒCLOS – a next-generation surface signalling a shift in how engineered materials are conceived and experienced. Presented across multiple sites during Milan Design Week 2026, the launch unfolded as a considered exploration of innovation, sustainability, and spatial thinking.

At its core, ĒCLOS redefined the language of surfaces. Built on proprietary INLAYR® technology, it introduced a fully integrated, three-dimensional design in which veining and depth ran through the entire slab rather than sitting on its surface. This approach transformed edges, cuts, and profiles into expressive elements, moving away from surface as image toward surface as structure.

Its composition was equally significant. Free from crystalline silica and made with a minimum of 50% recycled content – with some formulations reaching up to 90% – the material reflected a growing convergence between performance, environmental responsibility, and design clarity. Here, sustainability was not an added layer, but embedded within the material itself.

To present this shift, Cosentino collaborated with Tom Dixon on AXIS, an immersive installation housed within Casa Manzoni. Structured as a spatial journey, the installation unfolded across a series of environments exploring the relationship between material, form, and sensory experience. From sculptural table settings to architectural applications, ĒCLOS was experienced in context as part of a broader design ecosystem rather than a standalone product.

This narrative extended beyond a single space. Across Salone del Mobile and curated interiors such as Appartamento Spagnolo by Studiopepe, the material appeared in different forms and scales, revealing its versatility and depth.

Together, these interventions positioned ĒCLOS as more than an innovation; it became a reflection of a changing design landscape in which materials are expected to perform across aesthetics, ethics, and architecture simultaneously.