Discover Pilkington Superwhite™, the glass for excellent applications
In the design and furniture world, the search for purity and absolute transparency is never just a matter of aesthetics: it is a Language. Light, filtered or reflected, defines the soul of a place, builds its perception and emphasises its identity. From this awareness comes Pilkington Superwhite™, the new extra clear glass by Pilkington Italia, destined to redefine the standards of transparency and brilliance. Produced in the historic factory in Venice, which recently celebrated the centenary of its foundation by Senator Agnelli, this material represents a tribute to the perfect blending of technology, design and creativity.
Made with raw materials of selected purity and thanks to the latest generation of melting and refining processes, Pilkington Superwhite™ stands out for its absolute chromatic neutrality, able to return colours in their most authentic form. The almost total removal of the greenish component typical of standard glass makes it possible to obtain a crystal clear material, with perfectly neutral and colourless edges. These features are not only aesthetic, but also functional. They allow glass to dialogue harmoniously with other materials, without altering their hue or interfering with the overall colour perception. In a market where glass is increasingly the protagonist of furnishing solutions and accessories, colour fidelity becomes a decisive requirement.
Pilkington Superwhite™ responds to this need by guaranteeing a neutral yield even in large thicknesses, maintaining the same brilliance and transparency as the thinner material. This makes it ideal for tops, tops, shelves and high-end display cases, where the visual perception of the edge is an integral part of the project. The effect is that of a suspended material, capable of capturing and returning light with a new intensity, without dominating but enhancing what surrounds it.
The strength of Pilkington Superwhite™ lies in its versatility of application. Perfect for table tops, where the clarity of glass adds discreet elegance to any context, it lends itself equally effectively to backsplashes and kitchen tops, enhancing the chromatic fidelity of painted surfaces.
Combined with light-coloured paints, it keeps the colour point unchanged, avoiding the unwanted shades that often characterise traditional glass.
In a satin version, Pilkington Superwhite™ enhances the softness of the diffused light and the visual neutrality of the substrate, offering refined solutions for panelling, interior doors or partitions.
In digital printing applications, however, its neutral transparency acts as the perfect canvas for vivid and faithful image reproduction, with sharp contrasts and intense colours. Compatibility with the main processing techniques – cutting, grinding, tempering, layering, glazing and decoration – completes the picture of a material designed to accompany the creative freedom of design professionals.
Each Pilkington Superwhite™ slab is produced in Venice, where glassmaking tradition meets industrial innovation. Here, Pilkington Italia has developed a production process that combines technological precision and craftsmanship, with rigorous quality controls that guarantee uniformity and constant performance. The availability in thicknesses of 8 and 10 mm, or additional upon request, makes the product suitable for every design need, from interior design to Contract, up to special applications for commercial showcases and museum display cases. But what really distinguishes Pilkington Superwhite™ is its profoundly Italian identity. A material conceived to interpret the taste of contemporary design, in which elegance, brightness and functionality coexist in perfect balance. A glass that is not limited to being “transparent”, but becomes a creative tool to give shape to ideas.
Pilkington Superwhite™ represents a new point of reference for architects, interior designers and furniture makers who want to enhance the light material with an essential and contemporary language.
Whether a worktop, a piece of furniture or a decorative element, its visual purity and perfect edge neutrality make it a valuable ally for any project.
In a world where materials are becoming increasingly interactive, Pilkington Superwhite™ reaffirms the value of perfect simplicity, the one that comes from a clear idea and impeccable craftsmanship.
An invitation to creativity and experimentation, in the name of light, purity and Italian excellence.
