Aluminium is the most abundant metallic element in Earth's crust and the most widely used non ferrous metal.
A similar story to above, we once made all of our black-toned hardware from solid brass, then electroplated it to achieve a black finish. Our 2020 carbon audit uncovered this was too carbon intensive to sustain, so we turned to aluminium for a more responsible manufacturing solution.
Aluminium’s super lightweight properties mean that it’s not only light to handle, but it’s also easier to transport — less energy is required to move it, therefore less emissions are generated in its lifecycle. It’s also resistant to corrosion, so won’t rust, plus is infinitely recyclable. So many wins.
Where possible, all new black hardware products we create are manufactured from anodised aluminium.