SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leading manufacturer of artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products, welcomes Avalon 66—a NativeStone freestanding bathtub that provides optimum comfort. The concrete tub’s soft, rounded form and smooth, deep interior provides proper insulation to ensure a hot, deep, and relaxing soak in a variety of residential and commercial applications.
Avalon 66 joins Avalon 62 and Avalon 72 as the perfect middle ground in the brand’s award-winning NativeStone Bathtub Collection. True to Native Trails’ commitment to the planet, Avalon 66 is also another step towards sustainable living. Each tub is handcrafted by artisans in Vietnam using NativeStone, a proprietary concrete blend of cement and natural and renewable jute vegetable fiber. The reinvented concrete mixture produces bathtubs that are 40 percent lighter, much stronger, and far more sustainable than traditional concrete products. They generate less waste, require less energy, are easier to install, and are less expensive to ship than traditional concrete tubs.
The process of forming Avalon 66 is a multi-day, intensive undertaking. The artisans build their forms to Native Trails’ specifications and design, then hand fill the forms with the proprietary concrete blend that are then left to dry for 24 hours. Once taken out of the mold, the newly formed tubs cure for five more days before the hand polishing phase. After polishing, each Avalon tub is sealed using NativeStone Shield, which penetrates the concrete on a molecular level to create a protective yet integrated barrier against stains and scratching. The sealer is hand-applied in a multi-step process using contemporary craft techniques, creating an impenetrable barrier that is scratch-resistant and impervious to water, oils, acids, and food. The final two coats enhance the natural beauty of the concrete blend while adding even more strength and durability. The final result is a one-of-a-kind functional work of art.
Avalon 66 is offered in neutrals including Pearl, Ash, Slate, Earth, Charcoal, and Sand, as well as earthy hues including Ocean, Sage, Forest, and Terracotta. Sand, Sage, Forest, and Terracotta—four NativeStone finishes introduced this year—foster a sense of calm and a connection to nature, inspiring homeowners and designers to create peaceful sanctuaries that seamlessly balance modernity with a timeless, organic aesthetic for a truly refined and purposeful experience.
Avalon 66 is available in over 1,300 showrooms throughout the United States and Canada and can be purchased through Native Trails’ network of online retail partners including: Ferguson Home, Decor Planet, Houzz, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Sink Boutique, and Wayfair. To learn more about Native Trails, visit www.nativetrailshome.com.
