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QUIET, silent tableware for collective catering

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.

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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.

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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?

Source(s) : Getquiet.co, Cnrs.fr

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04/04/2025

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