Cool Sinks and Tubs
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008
Not every decision we make can be related to sustainability but this one is easy. In our last home we used sinks and a shower base from WetStyle out of Montreal that we discovered at a design show and have been hooked on ever since. Beautifully quiet styling that is an instant classic. Oh yah, the sustainable part:
+ timeless design and quality means enduring
+ wear resistant and repairable surfaces provide longevity
+ truly recyclable or cross-cyclable material – WETMAR
+ domestically made
Our experience with the product is that it holds heat well – it’s warm to the touch like a wood rather than porcelain or metal surfaces making it a very comfortable. Apparently WetStyle claims the material is a great insulator and holds water to temperature longer than other materials.
An important factor in the decision for us is the domestic story. This product was designed and developed in Canada and is still manufactured here. This means not only 2 weeks delivery from a close locality – it means a sustainable industry that supports our economy, maintaining a sound and responsible relationship with domestic labour at dollars that are relative to our standard of living. Idealistic understanding our dependency on foreign imports of style but a great start at regaining control over our economy.