The Franke Maris kitchen sink is made from Fragranite , A material that consists of quartz and acrylic resin .Superb strength and durability qualities whilst still maintaining elements of elegant beauty in design. Fragranite is timeless and the colour will never fade. So your sink’s elegance will last forever. It is available in a range of styles and colours to suit your taste. The colour of this sink is bonded to this sink, making it an incredibly durable sink that will not lose colour over time.This sink is easy to install, as it has an easy flush mount installation system. It can be installed as a standard inset or built into your worktop. Germ proof Cleanliness is an important ingredient in every recipe, which is why Fragranite is treated with Sanitized®. Its silver ions reduce bacteria and microbe growth by 99% and that means better hygiene and easier clean-up. Built to last Fragranite is made from quartz, one of the hardest materials known to man. The surface remains unaffected