Pilkington United
Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched two new patterns to its
popular Pilkington Texture Glass range.
The new products,
Pilkington Cassini and Pilkington Tribal, add to the manufacturer’s existing
texture glass range, which helps homeowners maintain privacy and security while
adding style to windows and doors, partitions, dividers, splash-backs and cupboards.
Pilkington Cassini
features fine line detail that offers a multi-layered effect, resulting in a
modern design influenced by the mosaics of Barcelona. It’s achieved by
engraving the roller, which marks the pattern onto the glass during the
manufacturing process, using cutting-edge technology.
In contrast,
Pilkington Tribal has a hand-drawn finish inspired by Aztec patterns. To
achieve this look, Pilkington used traditional hand-engraving methods when
creating the roller to produce a modern patterned glass that’s steeped in
history.
Ian
Bateson, specialist in hand-etching, said: “Hand-etching is a dying art in this
country, with so many patterns relying on computer aided design these days.
I’ve been helping create textured glass with
Pilkington for over 40 years and I’m proud that this traditional, hand-drawn
method is still making its way into the manufacturing of new products.”
Leo Pyrah,
texture glass product manager at Pilkington, added: “Working with leading trend
forecasters, we’ve created two new contemporary and stylish patterns that
complement our existing range.
“The
new products will help to capture demand from homeowners, who are increasingly looking for ways to
create more privacy while still maintaining a pleasing aesthetic and
functionality for home interiors.”
Pilkington Texture
Glass offers 21 different designs ranging from traditional to contemporary,
allowing maximum light in while maintaining a chosen level of privacy or
obscuration.
