-Cashmere Carrara-
Description & Features
Cashmere Carrara is a quartz surface by Belenco, a Lotte Chemical Turkey brand with a plant in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone and Bretonstone lines, a technology of the Italian company Breton. Across a full slab one sees a white, slightly greyish background with short, fine grey veins and small flecks spread evenly from edge to edge; the veins do not join into long streaks, so the look stays gentle, with the character of a soft Carrara-type marble, while the polished finish enhances the brightness. Belenco's general technical characteristics, which apply to all its colours, include water absorption of 0.04%, density of 2.3–2.4 g/cm³, flexural strength of at least 40 MPa and compressive strength of about 230 MPa, and no visible defects appear in the ASTM C484 thermal shock test. Belenco makes Extra 152 × 310 cm and Jumbo 165 × 330 cm slabs in 15, 20 and 30 mm thicknesses; size and thickness for this specific colour should be confirmed before ordering. It is recommended mainly for kitchen countertops and islands, but also for bathrooms, splashbacks, wall cladding and interior floors. It cleans easily with a damp cotton cloth and a little neutral soap; it needs no sealing or wax, but does need a trivet for hot cookware and should be kept away from solvents and strong acids.
Why choose Cashmere Carrara
- Soft Carrara look with small scattered veins
- Belenco (Lotte Chemical) – Bretonstone lines
- No visible defects in thermal shock test (ASTM C484)
- Water absorption 0.04% – no sealing needed
Technical Specifications
| Material | Engineered quartz composite – quartz grains bound with resin, Bretonstone technology |
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Production site | Manisa Organised Industrial Zone (Belenco – Lotte Chemical plant) |
| Color & Pattern | White to light grey background with short, fine grey veins and small flecks scattered evenly |
| Hardness (Mohs) | ≈7 (quartz – typical value, not stated by Belenco) |
| Density (g/cm³) | 2.3–2.4 (Belenco data, EN 14617-1 / ASTM C97) |
| Water Absorption (%) | 0.04 (ASTM C97) · class W4, ≤ 0.05 per EN 14617-1 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | ≈230 (dry specimen, ASTM C170 – Belenco data) |
| Flexural Strength (MPa) | ≥ 40 (class F4, EN 14617-2) · ≈47 per ASTM C880 |
| Frost Resistance | Freeze–thaw resistant (EN 14617-5, KMf25 = 0.98); Belenco publishes guidelines for mechanically fixed facade cladding, but for sun-exposed exterior use ask for confirmation for the specific colour (UV) |
| Acid Sensitivity | High chemical resistance (class C4, EN 14617-10); avoid strong acids (hydrochloric, nitric), alkalis above pH 8.5 and solvents |
| Recommended Finishes | Polished |
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Export & project supply
SKARIS MARBLE supplies Cashmere Carrara to stone importers, fabricators, architects and hotel projects outside Greece. From our facility in Thessaloniki we handle the whole order in-house:
- Slab selection and matching – we grade and match the slabs for colour and veining, so a large order stays uniform across the whole project.
- Cut-to-size and finishing – pieces cut, edged and finished to your drawings, numbered per room or elevation and ready to install.
- Mixed shipments – Greek marbles, granites, porous limestone (porolithos) and quartz surfaces can be combined in one order.
- Export packing – crated and labelled for sea or road freight, ex-works Thessaloniki; delivered terms quoted on request.
Send us your drawings or quantities and we will come back with a quotation and availability.
