The smart material for interior design

Arpa Industriale has officially presented at INTERZUM 2013 a made-in-Italy new smart material created for interior design: FENIX NTM.

FENIX NTM is obtained through next generation resins developed thanks to Arpa Industriale’s research and it stands out for its external coating surface that features amazing characteristics.

With low light reflectivity, its surface is extremely matt and anti-fingerprint. Possible microscratches may be thermally healed and, through the use of nanotechnology, FENIX NTM is pleasantly soft to the touch.

“We strongly believe in creating smart materials that match the functional needs and the aesthetic feelings of an evolving society, designing innovations that can change interior design,” said Stefano Mion, CEO of Arpa Industriale.

FENIX NTM is highly resistant to scratches and abrasion and it can stand rubbing and dry heat. It is also highly resistant to impacts, acid solvents and household reagents, while featuring enhanced antibacterial properties that make this surface hygienic and easy to clean. FENIX NTM is also waterproof and moldfree.

To create an evocative surface, ArpaLab put great care into the study of the decors selection. Nature inspired FENIX NTM’s palette of silent colours: warm and icy whites from winter landscapes; light and dark greys from still and running water flows; magnolia and light brown from the essence of earth; acid blue and black from the starry and blackness of the night.

A more dimensional essence was given instead by a selective range of materic expression and wood decors: from the solidity of travertine to the natural strength of dark wood and light birch.
Colours with perlescent hues for a reassuring but stylish way of living.

FENIX NTM is a timeless material that looks ahead for neverending design stories: from kitchens, hotels and restaurants, healthcare, up to bathrooms and furniture.