VitrA

We Invest in Rooms That Are Essential for People: Bathrooms

VitrA focuses on the physical and emotional needs of people and invests in design to shape all essential elements of the bathroom.

Powerful Perfection: Seven state-of-the-art factories produce sophisticated products and adhere to extremely high standards while gradually reducing VitrA's ecological footprint.

VitrA is Global: Customers worldwide are welcomed at over 2,000 points of sale in more than 75 countries, including 150 exclusive VitrA showrooms.

Improved Personal Hygiene: VitrA's continuous health research leads to new technologies for improved hygiene in the bathroom, elevating personal hygiene to a new level.

Inspiration is Everything: It all starts with open questions around design to better understand needs, wishes, and decisions. VitrA creates extraordinary arrays of special and unique combinations to fulfill these.

Collaboration with Designers: VitrA collaborates with recognized industrial designers globally, enhancing product functionality and leading to innovative collections.

Technologies for the Future: The VitrA Innovation Centre and its engineering team are leaders in new bathroom solutions and technologies, serving as the brand's R&D headquarters.

A Promise to the Future: VitrA follows the Blue Life guidelines to reduce environmental impact, forming the philosophical foundation for Production, Design, and Management.

Contents

• Editorial
• The Future is Water
• Shower Toilets: V-Care Prime, V-Care Comfort, V-Care Essential
• Aquacare WC's: Series Sento, Series M-Line, Series Integra
• Sustainability
• Vitrus Glass Cistern
• Our Quality Standards: VitrA Hygiene Glaze, VitrA Rim-ex
• Technical Information

The Future is Water

"Who says that hygiene can't be fun?"

Water. Cleaning. Solutions. A New Level of Comfort.

Decades of experience show that integrating design and functionality is essential for a holistic bathroom. VitrA collections are inspired by Turkish roots, reflecting a sociable, passionate, and diverse culture. VitrA products transform daily hygiene into an enjoyable ritual.

Around two-thirds of people use water for gentle cleaning after using the toilet, finding it both hygienic and comfortable. Water-based cleaning is a lifestyle choice offering advantages for all ages, including older and less physically able individuals. VitrA's water cleaning solutions combine hygiene, well-being, and design for enhanced personal comfort.

The team at VitrA hopes this approach to personal hygiene inspires exploration of their products. For questions, contact the VitrA showroom in London or email info@vitra.co.uk.

The Smart Shower Toilet for "Generation Clean"

The Unusual Becomes the Indispensable: Water has always been used for body care, leaving users feeling fresh and clean. It's natural that two-thirds of people use water not just for showering and washing their hands, but also for cleaning intimate parts of their bodies.

Water cleanses gently and effectively, especially the most sensitive areas. Many cultures forgo toilet paper, relying solely on water after using the toilet.

The bathroom is a place for cleanliness, retreat, relaxation, and health. VitrA's multifunctional shower toilets and WCs with bidet function combine water-based cleanliness with excellent comfort and outstanding technology.

The Importance of Hygiene Combined with New Technology: Hygiene's importance for physical well-being is well-known. Transitioning to a shower toilet may seem unusual, especially in Europe where toilet paper is standard. However, this change offers an opportunity for improvement: effective, gentle cleaning with water, skin protection, and advanced technology create a relaxing experience and a superior feeling of cleanliness.

"My scepticism disappeared a long time ago!"

Experience Moments of Relaxation and Prioritise Your Health

Bathrooms – The Feel-Good Place: Visiting the WC multiple times daily impacts well-being and health. The combination of hygiene, comfort, and aesthetics creates a relaxing atmosphere, influencing both body and spiritual well-being.

Health is Different for Each of Us: Health is more than just a functioning body. It encompasses well-being, influenced by nutrition, rest, exercise, and personal comfort zones. The environment also plays a role; untidiness and dirt can cause stress and harbor germs.

Cleaning with Water – Pleasant and Fresh: Water is a more thorough cleaner than dry paper. Water-based cleaning offers advantages for intimate hygiene, being gentle, effective, and preventing skin irritation. It reduces toilet paper use, minimizing drain clogging and protecting the environment.

VitrA Shower Toilet Ranges

A "Perfect Match" for Every Bathroom.

Introducing the VitrA V-Care Prime, V-Care Comfort, and V-Care Essential shower toilets, designed to suit diverse bathroom styles and user needs.

VitrA Shower Toilet Basic Functionality

Easy to Use Thanks to Clever Technology: VitrA shower toilets feature intelligent design and technological precision, making personal hygiene effortless and enjoyable.

For Adults and Children: The intuitive remote control is easy for all ages to use. All functions and settings are child-compatible and safe.

Easy to Descale: A descaling function protects the system from limescale buildup, making the shower toilets suitable for various water hardness levels.

Concealed Electronics: Thoughtful aesthetics ensure all electronics and water fittings are concealed, preventing dust and dirt accumulation.

Energy-Saving Mode: The pre-programmed energy-saving mode automatically reduces power consumption when the toilet is not in use.

All functions can be switched off, allowing the shower toilet to be used as a conventional WC.

V-Care Prime: Technological Revolution Meets Design Icon

With its diverse functions, intelligent technology, and unmistakable design, the V-Care Prime offers more than just hygiene. It features individual setting options for a superior sense of cleanliness and a timelessly elegant design. Created in collaboration with designer Arik Levy, it combines clear forms and simple, curved lines, serving as both an exclusive shower toilet and an aesthetically pleasing design object.

More Luxury in Everyday Life:

• Allow Yourself to Be Pampered: The V-Care Prime is a multifunctional shower toilet that adds maximum comfort. Settings like nozzle function, water pressure, and dryer temperature are adjustable to personal needs. Automatic air extraction, an integrated nightlight, and contactless remote control operation make it a premium shower toilet.
• Brightens Up Every Moment: The nightlight activates automatically when surrounding brightness falls below a predetermined threshold.

...With State-of-the-Art Technology:

• Everything at a Glance: Desired settings can be easily selected via the remote control or smartphone app. The app provides an overview of profiles, default settings, and usage data. Encrypted internet access allows remote control and ensures the software is always up-to-date.
• Back-to-Wall or Wall-Mounted Options: The V-Care Prime is available in both configurations.

V-Care Prime: All Features at a Glance:

• Rear wash
• Intimate hygiene
• Adjustable nozzle, pressure, and position
• Pulsing and oscillating water jet
• Automatic nozzle cleaning
• Heated seat
• Adjustable water temperature
• Dryer function
• Automatic odour extraction
• Nightlight
• Automatic seat opening and closing
• Operation via remote control or app
• Decalcification function
• Concealed technology
• VitrA Hygiene
• VitrA Rim-ex

Arik Levy: Interiors Meet Art:

Designer Arik Levy discusses his inspiration, the uniqueness of bathrooms, and his design philosophy. He emphasizes that the bathroom is a personal space for self-acceptance and intimate connection with one's body.

"People should feel their furnishing and not only see it."

Levy describes modern bathrooms as systems defined by lifestyle, not external opinions. He notes that returning home after a busy day offers a sanctuary where one can control their environment and time spent.

"Bathrooms are a system defined by your own lifestyle and not by the opinions of others!"

V-Care Comfort: Award-Winning Technology for Well-being

The V-Care Comfort combines modern hygiene standards with contemporary style. It focuses on water-based cleaning and additional comfort, with technical advancements tailored to individual user needs, guaranteeing a special feeling of cleanliness. Its superior quality, aesthetic appeal, and perfect design enrich any bathroom.

Simply reVitrAlising:

• For Your Well-being: The V-Care Comfort offers a unique level of cleanliness and comfort. Features like water-based cleaning, adjustable seat temperatures, integrated air extraction, and an integrated dryer contribute to relaxation and a pleasant experience without toilet paper.
• Your Choice for More Freshness: Beyond adjustable nozzle position and water pressure, the V-Care Comfort nozzle adjusts to body needs. It offers oscillation (forward/backward movement) and pulsation (varying water pressure), or a combination of both for a pleasant and effective clean.
• Technologically Advanced: Use the V-Care Comfort contactless via the remote control. The lid automatically opens and closes with an integrated sensor. The stainless steel nozzle cleans itself before and after each wash.

V-Care Comfort: All Features at a Glance:

• Rear wash
• Intimate hygiene
• Adjustable nozzle, pressure, and position
• Pulsing and oscillating water jet
• Automatic nozzle cleaning
• Heated seat
• Dryer function
• Odour extraction
• Automatic seat opening and closing
• Operation via remote control
• Decalcification function
• VitrA Hygiene
• VitrA Rim-ex

V-Care Essential: The Beginning of a New Hygiene Culture

The V-Care Essential is the foundational model for a special hygiene experience, equipped for rear washing and intimate hygiene care. Designed by NOA architecture firm, its stylish, simple design integrates harmoniously into any bathroom. It promises improved health, more fun, and lower energy consumption.

Cleanliness Begins with the V-Care Essential:

• One Nozzle – Many Benefits: The retractable nozzle is central to water-based cleaning. Its multifunctional settings cater to both rear wash and intimate hygiene. The stainless steel nozzle self-cleans before and after each use, preventing bacteria buildup for perfect cleanliness.
• The Right Care for Your Body: For optimal hygiene, nozzle position and water pressure are adjustable to personal sensitivity and needs. Five configurations are available via the remote control. Water and heated seat temperatures are also adjustable.
• Built-in Fresh Air: An integrated air extraction system with a carbon filter eliminates unpleasant odours before they spread.

V-Care Essential: All Features at a Glance:

• Rear wash
• Intimate hygiene
• Adjustable nozzle, pressure, and position
• Automatic nozzle cleaning
• Heated seat
• Odour extraction
• Operation via remote control
• Decalcification function
• VitrA Hygiene
• VitrA Rim-ex

"I can no longer imagine my bathroom without a shower toilet."

Aquacare WC's: The Intelligent Combination of WC and Bidet

WCs with integrated bidet functions provide gentle, thorough cleaning with water. Combined with the standard antibacterial VitrA Hygiene coating, the Sento, Integra, and M-Line collections offer a new experience of hygienic well-being. These products do not require an electrical connection and function via technology that guarantees drinking water safety standards in accordance with DIN EN 1717, also offering DVGW approval.

VitrA Aquacare

Dr. Mete Demiriz, a professor specializing in sanitary and bathroom technology, collaborated with VitrA to design the Aquacare WC models. He aimed to develop innovative, high-quality, and affordable bidets that are simple yet fully functional for everyday life.

The Aquacare Sento, M-Line, and Integra models stand out with their technology and design, creating an extraordinary feeling of hygiene and cleanliness.

Aquacare WC Series: Sento, M-Line, Integra

Intuitive Operation: A single-lever mixer on the wall or WC controls the water feeder. Adjusting the handle controls water jet strength. The integrated single-lever or thermostatic mixer allows water temperature control according to personal preference.

Integrated Thermostatic/Single-Lever Mixer: This mixer features an integrated thermostatic cartridge, permanently set to a maximum of 38°C to prevent scalding.

Simple Use and Intuitive Operation:

1. Turn the lever
2. Wash with clean, flowing water
3. Turn off the water
4. Dry with toilet paper

The Advantages at a Glance:

• Simple installation
• No electrical connections necessary
• Cleaning with water
• Self-cleaning nozzle
• VitrA Hygiene
• VitrA Rim-ex

VitrA Aquacare Sento

Harmonious Bathroom Concept in Scandinavian Style: The Sento Aquacare features an oval, slim design with curved lines and a slender soft-close lid, complementing the Sento bathroom collection. Natural wood tones harmonize with Matt Anthracite, White, Light Grey, or Fjord Green finishes.

Wide Range of Products, Uniform Look: The Sento bathroom collection offers modern, timeless, and distinctive ceramics and furniture for a harmonious overall look.

Aquacare Sento Available in Two Versions:

• WC (with integrated single-lever mixer, not included)
• WC with integrated thermostatic single-lever mixer

VitrA Aquacare M-Line

In Tune with the Times: Developed by the NOA design office, the M-Line series balances functionality and aesthetics. Its form follows urban city trends, transforming the bathroom into a place of rest and relaxation.

Urban Attitude Towards Life: Dynamic room design, luminous colors, and stylish ceramics combine urban esprit with a casual atmosphere. The Aquacare M-Line is a distinctive eye-catcher.

Aquacare M-Line Available in Two Versions:

• WC (with integrated single-lever mixer, not included)
• WC with integrated thermostatic single-lever mixer (on right hand side)

VitrA Aquacare Integra

Classic Design with Functional Standards: The Aquacare WC model Integra offers a comfortable, clear-cut, and classic design, aligning with the Integra bathroom collection. It allows for personalization based on room size and style.

Lightness Meets Naturalness: The straight lines of the VitrA Integra allow for creativity, transforming the bathroom into a place of relaxation when combined with colored walls, modern decor, and plants.

The collection's exceptional functionality, sophisticated design details, and smart solutions support modern bathroom functioning. Wall-hung or back-to-wall options are available.

The High-Tech Solution for Water Protection

Integrated Design: No additional devices or installation are necessary beyond the water supply.

Maintenance and Cleaning: The lid can be removed with a single click for easy access to the mechanism. The flush distributor is also easy to remove and clean.

Sustainability Starts with Everyday Life

Water, the Elixir of Life: While Earth is mostly water, less than 1% is suitable for life. Fresh, clean water is crucial for individual and societal well-being, forming the core of sustainable development and healthy ecosystems.

Protection of Drinking Water Against Contamination: VitrA is committed to preserving clean water supplies. VitrA shower toilets and WCs with bidet functions prevent drinking water contamination according to DIN EN 1717. Patented VitrA technology prevents backflow of contaminated water.

Beneficial Care Leaves Skin Feeling Soft:

Hygiene in Accordance with Modern Standards: While toilet paper is common in the UK, water-based cleaning offers a significant hygienic advantage. It removes residue and bacteria naturally, is gentle on the skin, and prevents dryness and itching.

Especially Environmentally Friendly: Water-based cleaning reduces the usage of toilet paper by 75%.

Wet Wipes: Environmental Polluters: Wet wipes contain preservatives and perfumes that can cause skin irritations and allergies. They are also a burden to water treatment plants and the environment, as their antibacterial ingredients inhibit decomposition, potentially clogging sewerage systems. Water-based intimate hygiene is becoming more common due to technological advances, comfort, and a growing understanding of its benefits.

Vitrus Standing Cistern: An All-Around Perfect Look

The Vitrus standing cistern simplifies WC installation and adds a visual statement with its white or black glass front, creating a glamorous WC area.

The Eye-Catcher in Any Bathroom

Visibly Beautiful: The Vitrus standing cistern is an ideal addition to any WC model, perfect for retrofitting a wall-hung WC. The glass front (white or black) and brushed aluminium side panels provide a high-quality finish.

The two-piece safety glass front panel allows easy maintenance access. The simple and elegant flush panel is integrated into the cistern.

Vitrus Standing Cistern for Conventional Back-to-Wall WCs

Vitrus Standing Cistern for Back-to-Wall WCs with Bidet Function (incl. Water Nozzle Control): Suitable for back-to-wall WCs with bidet function. The single-lever mixer for water regulation is located on the side panel.

Simple to Use with the Help of Clever Technology: The integrated cistern has three and six-litre water volumes for different flush options. The water connection is concealed. The Vitrus standing cistern functions without electricity and is suitable for stud and solid walls. Delivery includes installation material, a 90-degree water drain, and a 110mm adapter.

VitrA Hygiene Glaze

No Place for Contamination: All VitrA ceramic products are coated with VitrA Hygiene, both inside and out. This antibacterial coating simplifies cleaning, reduces the need for harsh cleaning products, and is more environmentally friendly. The coating retains its protective properties over years, ensuring high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.

From the Very Beginning, Eliminates 99.9% of All Germs.

...For a Perceptible Feeling of Hygiene: The VitrA Hygiene glaze, developed in-house, is an antibacterial layer for surfaces that effectively reduces germ growth in moist environments, making it ideal for all sanitary ceramics.

A Comparison Shows: The VitrA Hygiene Glaze Reduces the Growth of Bacteria:

VitrA Rim-ex

No Rim for More Cleanliness: The rimless technology is a key component of all VitrA shower toilets and bidets. Without a rim, there is no space for bacteria and germs to settle. Studies indicate VitrA Rim-ex WCs are 99.9% more hygienic and easier to care for than conventional WCs.

VitrA Flush: All shower WCs and Aquacare WCs feature VitrA Flush 2.0 technology. The ceramic flushing distributor guides water in three directions for full coverage and prevents uncontrolled spray. It ensures the entire WC surface is flushed. The flushing jet can be adjusted via the distributor at the back of the WC.

Technical Information

Detailed technical specifications and feature comparisons are available for the V-Care Prime, V-Care Comfort, V-Care Essential, Aquacare series, and Vitrus Standing Cistern.

V-Care Prime Shower Toilets

V-Care Prime: Washdown with bidet function, thermoplastic WC lid and seat, automatic opening and closing of the WC seat.

V-Care Shower Toilets (Comfort & Essential)

V-Care Comfort: Washdown with bidet function, with WC lid and thermoplastic seat, automatic opening and closing of the WC seat.

V-Care Essential: Washdown with bidet function, with WC lid and thermoplastic seat.

Aquacare

Vitrus Standing Cistern