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According to the study “Patient safety – what matters for patients”, the risk of infection with multi-resistant germs is the greatest concern of patients in hospitals.

HEWI has developed products with an antimicrobial effect especially for areas with the highest hygiene requirements. The products offer effective protection against bacterial contamination. Microsilver is used, which has a broad effectiveness against bacteria and fungi. This releases silver ions which inhibit the growth of bacteria and other undesirable germs and thus minimise the risk of infection for humans. 

Within 24 hours, a continuous reduction of undesirable germs on the surface of the products takes place, so that 99.9% of germs are reduced within this period. The integrated antimicrobial protection of HEWI active+ effectively supports hygiene. The microsilver is evenly incorporated into the polyamide during production. The additive is thus firmly attached to the product and is therefore insensitive to UV light and cleaning processes. 

Due to the porous surface of the microsilver, the material used has an excellent depot effect which has a permanent, reliable effect after incorporation into the polyamide. HEWI active+ does not burden the environment or the human organism. The active ingredient is ECO CERT certified and suitable for use in skin care products. 

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Hewi’s new washbasin concept features a concealed handle edge and a slimmer profile that enables integration.of an adaptive retaining handle, which also serves as a towel rail, and a modular storage system situated directly on the washbasin. The washbasins provide safety and ensure that all bathroom utensils such as soap dispensers, beakers and the like are always within easy reach. Depending on the necessity, the washbasin adapts to the altered individual needs. It can be quickly and easily expanded or dismantled with practical shelves and utensils.  

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Soap dispenser, beaker and basket

HEWI has launched a new matching dispenser system for the System 900 range. The robust dispensers are available in a choice of finishes such as powder-coated in black, shades of grey and white, as well as stainless steel models.

Designed to be hardy and durable they are perfect for highly frequented sanitary spaces. A lock with a key offers protection against misuse. The majority of the dispensers is not only available in a manual but also in a Sensoric version. From soap and disinfectant to paper towel dispensers and waste bins (as well as hygiene combinations in various sizes) HEWI delivers a  complementary functional range that also meets the most discerning design standards. 

Profiles, storage, hooks & grab bar

Profile, hooks and shelves made of stainless steel with powder coating are also available in deep mat black (RAL 9005), deep mat white (RAL 9003), deep mat light grey pearl mica and deep mat dark grey pearl mica.

The storage system contains six versions in two sizes, which can be hooked into the profile according to individual requirements. The hooks can be attached to the side of the profiles under the washbasin for easy access to hand towels or items of clothing. The powder-coated stainless steel adaptive grab bar enables symmetrical gripping thanks to its round tube design. 

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System 900 is the answer to the complex requirements of accessible bathrooms. The products are well designed down to the smallest detail – they impress with functionality, long-lasting quality, clever installation solutions and a hygienic design. System 900 combines purist design with outstanding functionality and a unique range width. With System 900, you can create comfort.

HEWI believes that good design also includes offering options. Due to the wide choice of materials, there is plenty of scope in terms of design. Available in a matt finish, HEWI offers a new, exciting source of inspiration. customers can also choose from a stainless steel or chrome finish. The powder-coated finish is available in white, shades of grey or black. Authentic materials and the timeless, as well as striking product design, add character to the spaces.

Matching accessories for System 900 open up versatile design options in the bathroom: for example practical toilet roll holders with a cover or a shelf, new towel rails or toilet brush sets in stainless steel, chrome or with a powder-coated finish in white, shades of grey and black.

In addition, numerous universal products, from waste bins, make-up mirrors and bath towel shelves to hairdryers or shower handsets ensure that everything can be obtained from one source.

Syste, 900

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The last few years has seen a significant rise in the installations of wetrooms, they are now very much a ‘must have’ for most homes.  Bespoke custom solutions are readily available with Aqata, enabling wetroom style showering areas to be incorporated into even small and seemingly awkward spaces, such as under sloping ceilings.  

Jayne Barnes Aqata MD wetrooms

Wetrooms are particularly beneficial for multi-generational families living under the same roof.  Simple features such as low-level shower trays, wider frameless shower screen access and wider doorways, for example, improve accessibility without compromising on striking bathroom design. 

Our low-level shower trays can be installed flush to the floor providing an unobtrusive, seamless look with no awkward step up into the shower.

Creating a wetroom style showering areas has never been easier you can incorporate clever design elements such as using a frameless screen or enclosure and shower trays are so slimline (Aqata’s are 35mm) they are easily installed, dispatch the water quickly and efficiently and look great.  Tanking has come a long way in the past few years and needs to be installed by specialists to ensure a trouble-free result.  

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View the new Curved Shower Screen from AQATA

The Kinemagic Serenity Plus is a high quality, all-in-one shower cubicle that has been designed to fit in exactly the same space as a standard bath and can be installed with the minimum fuss and hassle. 

It is particularly suitable for less mobile or older customers thanks to the innovative magnetic handset holder that ‘sticks’ to any part of the shower rail making it easier to handle for people with a weak grip. An integrated horizontal safety bar provides support along the middle section of the cubicle to provide extra security and peace of mind for those who need to hold on whilst moving along the shower. An additional durable grab bar is also placed at the entry of the cubicle on either the left or right-hand panel (depending on installation) to help the customer access the cubicle with ease. Further safety features include an integrated cool-touch thermostatic shower control to eliminate scalding if the user touches it by accident and a comfortable fold-down seat that takes up to 150kg.  

Kinemagic

Access into the cubicle is via a low entry shower tray that is just 30mm in height and has anti-slip flooring for the ultimate, safe showering experience. The tray has unique, adjustable feet for unbreachable and uneven floors to ensure a flat and even installation – something very important to those who are slightly shaky on their feet.  

Customers love the Kinemagic because it’s easy to clean and maintain. With sleek glass internal panels, rather than tiles and grout, and Cristal Plus coating – a permanent, anti-limescale coating that minimises the build-up of calcium deposits and dirt on glass – the need to clean is reduced. The treatment encourages water to run off the glass without leaving streaks or water marks. Another small, but relevant feature is the sleek, smooth shower hose. It doesn’t collect dirt and grime like coiled hoses and can be washed in no time. 

The quality of the unit is second to none and it is a sleek and stylish shower solution for any bathroom. After all, why should anyone compromise when it comes to their personal bathroom space?

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Toto has launched the new The RW washlet model from its Prime Edition collection.

Some inventions have transformed people’s living habits so dramatically that we think of them as milestones – like the smartphone, internet, email, television, etc. These inventions have taken our daily rituals in a new direction.

The invention of Washlet™️  is one of these – it is changing our everyday habits in the bathroom. Many users describe using Toto Washlet™️  as enriching to their lives. The Japanese market leader, honoured multiple times as the “world’s no. 1 brand” in shower toilet sales has launched a new RW model, complete with programmable remote control.

The RW washlet model from the Prime Edition is a new milestone. It combines all of Toto’s proven hygiene features in one product, allowing people to enjoy the ultimate in wellness, hygiene and comfort in their own bathrooms. Now available in the UK and Europe, this slimline model features all the latest technology including: Electrolysed water, heated seat, air cleaning filter, heat regulated dryer, individually regulated wand jet system, pre-mist function, decalcification programme with detachable nozzle, sensor activated lid, night light, seamless seat, two user programme, power save mode and a clean case unit made from silicone-based alloy.

The Toto remote control is programmable for two users with individual functions and in three languages: English, French and German. Universal symbols help identify programme and control water temperature, wand angle. 

RW Washlet Toto

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Hewi’s System 900 is now available with a stainless steel or chrome surface finish.

According to HEWI, decades of experience, constant ongoing development, an understanding of design and materials and a focus on the essentials make HEWI an expert for barrier-free sanitary rooms. Driven by the idea of making something what was previously good even better, HEWI is constantly working on new concepts that help to make life easier for people. 

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System 900 is the answer to the complex requirements of barrier-free, accessible bathrooms. The products are well thought-through, even down to the smallest detail – they have convincing functionality, lasting quality, clever installation technology and a hygienic design. System 900 combines puristic design with a high degree of functionality and a unique product depth. System 900 enables comfort and convenience to be be designed. HEWI believes good design should also involve providing options. Due to the large variety of materials, System 900 enables design options – whether regarding the standard patient bathroom of a hospital, in the comfort ward of a private clinic or in the exclusive senior citizens’ residence. Even in hotels, System 900 also fulfils excellent comfort and aesthetics standards.

System 900 in a matt look enables HEWI to provide a new, exciting source of inspiration. System 900 is available with a stainless steel or chrome surface finish and with a deep mat surface finish in white, grey or black. Authentic, honest materials and the timeless and expressive product design provides character for rooms.

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Design Awards

NOA

German Innovation Award 2019

ICONIC Award Innovative Architecture 2018 winner

German Design Award Winner

iF GOLD Award 2019

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If you think inclusive design means compromising on aesthetics, think again! Accessible design does not need to be unsightly. Manufacturers are rising to the challenge and delivering bathroom products that are pleasing to the eye, functional and comply with current safety standards. 

One example is Fitzroy of London – they work closely with world-leading interior designers, developers and hoteliers, creating distinctive, yet elegant bathroom spaces. Bradley Culmer, Director, Fitzroy of London explains “It’s important for designers to advocate the necessity of an equally luxurious experience for every single visitor to a restaurant, bar or hotel – regardless of any additional requirements. Fittings and fixtures should combine quality, designs and functionality to provide a desirable retreat for customers of all abilities.”

Incorporating inclusive design into multi-generational households is also easily achieved by fitting a shower-toilet, level-access wetroom or even easy additions such as grab bars in the shower. As Jayne Barnes from AQATA tells us “Wetrooms are particularly beneficial for multi-generational families living under the same roof.  Simple features such as low-level shower trays, wider frameless shower screen access and wider doorways, for example, improve accessibility without compromising on striking bathroom design.”

In this issue, we take a look at award-winning design, clever technology and simple solutions to complete your inclusive project, whether for the home or for a commercial setting.

Hewi System 900
Hewi’s System 900

Hewi’s System 900 is now available with a stainless steel or chrome surface finish. System 900 is a considered answer to the complex requirements of barrier-free, accessible bathrooms. Hewi’s products are well thought-through, even down to the smallest detail.

Accessible design Toto RW washlet
Toto RW Washlet

The RW washlet model from the Prime Edition is a new milestone. It combines all of Toto’s proven hygiene features in one product, allowing people to enjoy the ultimate in wellness, hygiene and comfort in their own bathrooms. Now available in the UK and Europe, this slimline model features all the latest technology including; Electrolysed water, heated seat, air cleaning filter, heat regulated dryer, individually regulated wand jet system, pre-mist function, decalcification programme with detachable nozzle, sensor activated lid, night light, seamless seat, two user programme, power save mode and a clean case unit made from silicone-based alloy. Read in full

The Kinemagic Serenity Plus is a high quality, all-in-one shower cubicle that has been designed to fit in exactly the same space as a standard bath and can be installed with the minimum fuss and hassle. 

It is particularly suitable for less mobile or older customers thanks to the innovative magnetic handset holder that ‘sticks’ to any part of the shower rail making it easier to handle for people with a weak grip. An integrated horizontal safety bar provides support along the middle section of the cubicle to provide extra security and peace of mind for those who need to hold on whilst moving along the shower. Read in full

Part of the Design Solutions Collection the new DS660 has a contemporary look and clean lines and features a span of curved 8mm toughened glass.  Adding to its stylish appeal it is available with coloured finish options of chrome, matte black, polished gold, polished nickel or brushed nickel. Read in full

DS660: The appeal of the curve remains; this new design has hinged panel attached to the curved glass screen, creating a more expansive area whilst keeping the showering space secluded from the rest of the bathroom.

Part of the Design Solutions Collection the new DS660 has a contemporary look and clean lines and features a span of curved 8mm toughened glass.  Adding to its stylish appeal it is available with coloured finish options of chrome, matte black, polished gold, polished nickel or brushed nickel.

The new larger curved shower screen is ideal for multi-generational living, the larger space is provided by the additional hinged screen creating wider access and maintaining elegance of design.

Key Points:

•Suitable for tray or Wetroom installation

•Screen height 2000mm

•8mm toughened ClearShield ECO-GLASS

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Britain’s leading family-owned manufacturer of shower enclosures. Established in 1986, Aqata prides itself on being an engineering led company incorporating innovative designs, superb quality and inspiring solutions essential for today’s demanding lifestyles.