Active Surfaces®

The eco-active Active Surfaces^® ceramic surfaces by Iris Ceramica Group are the patented, 100% Italian answer to our safety and well-being needs.

The innovative Active Surfaces^® technology turns ceramic slabs into an eco-active material with four superior properties: antibacterial and antiviral, anti-pollution, anti-odour and self-cleaning, certified to ISO standards. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these surfaces has also been tested on SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, 94% of which is eliminated in just 4 hours of exposure to natural and artificial light.

Thanks to the exposure to light and the humidity in the air, Active Surfaces^® are able to degrade microbial agents including bacteria, viruses, fungi and mould. In the same way, they also eliminate bad odours, prevent the formation of polluting particles and stop the dirt from sticking, making rooms more hygienic and comfortable without compromising on beauty. And what’s more, the effectiveness of Active Surfaces^® continues even in the dark.

Iris Ceramica Group's eco-active surfaces meet every need even in terms of style and design. The come in a range of colours and thicknesses from 6 mm to 12 mm, as well as a variety of formats, from the most classic to large slabs measuring 100x300 cm, 150x300 cm and 328x154 cm.

Active Surfaces^® are produced using 40% of recycled materials, and are fully recyclable. Finally, the effectiveness of these four actions never ends, and continues throughout the life cycle of the ceramic slabs, making them a significant investment for the future.

Active Surfaces^® materials have also obtained two major certifications in the “food contact” field, attesting to their safety even in direct contact with foods. 

Active Surfaces^® are a concrete example of the foresighted vision of Iris Ceramica Group, which has been producing surfaces and unique applications for over 60 years, always with an eye on the future, aiming to explore new horizons and lead the way in the ceramics world. Since 2009, Active Surfaces^® have been combining design, science and creativity to bring life to surfaces marked not only by innovation, sustainability and beauty, but which also embody a very profound value: to serve humans while fully respecting nature and the environment.