No, this article isn’t a disguised ad, but since it’s about sound, I just thought it was cool :D
Noise in collective catering is a major issue, affecting both guest comfort and the health of staff. The French start-up QUIET offers an innovative solution: silent tableware that reduces noise by 85% during use.
Innovative Dual-Material Design
The result of five years of research in collaboration with the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) and the CNRS, QUIET tableware combines two materials: tempered glass for the food-contact surface, and a silicone elastomer coating on the underside. This combination effectively absorbs acoustic shocks during stacking or contact between pieces, while preserving the sound of cutlery during meals.
Multiple Benefits
Beyond significantly reducing noise, QUIET tableware offers several advantages:
- Non-slip: The “peach-skin” coating ensures greater stability on trays, making handling safer and reducing breakage.
- Lightweight: Thanks to tempered glass, each piece weighs just 340 grams, making it easier for staff to handle.
- Durable: Three times more resistant than traditional tableware, it withstands impacts better and, if broken, cracks without shattering, lowering the risk of injury.
- Low thermal conductivity: It reduces the risk of burns when serving hot dishes.
A Positive Impact on Health and Well-Being
By lowering sound levels in cafeterias, QUIET tableware helps improve working conditions for catering staff, reducing auditory fatigue and stress. Guests, especially children, also benefit from a calmer environment, encouraging focus and social interaction.
A Committed French Manufacturing Process
Designed and made in France, QUIET tableware reflects a commitment to quality and local craftsmanship. The company also plans to make its products recyclable, reinforcing its eco-friendly approach.
QUIET’s innovation provides a tangible answer to acoustic challenges in collective catering, combining advanced technology with real health and well-being benefits. Could this approach inspire other sectors to rethink their equipment for a more pleasant sound environment?