Kettal synthetic fiber is designed to reproduce the natural appearance and tactile qualities of traditional rattan while offering the enhanced performance required for outdoor use.
Its smooth texture, flexibility and natural look provide a refined finish, while its high resistance to sunlight, weathering and mechanical stress ensures durability even in demanding outdoor conditions.
Technical specifications
Colorfastness to light: 300 hours – Color change: Class 4.5
Test method: AATCC 16 – Test conducted for 3,000 hours AFU
Resistance to weathering: Color change: Class 3.5
Weathering method: CPAI 84 4.2.2.3 (Modified)
Weathering test duration: 144 hours / 12 complete 12-hour cycles
Tensile strength: 201.8 lbs
Elongation: 390.5%
Designed by
Patricia Urquiola
A Spanish architect based in Milan, she stands out for the original designs of objects and furniture that she produces for the best and most important international firms. The designer of some of the most emblematic pieces in the current range, she created the Maia collection, one of her most characteristic works, for Kettal. AD Architecture Design Award 2008.