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luxury world are not always easy bedfellows. And the disconnect between the two is particularly obvious within the marine realm, where many owners preach eco-everything until it comes to the rare woods and exotic stones that differentiate their vessels. “Everyone talks about the greater good,” says veteran yacht designer. “But the difference is these people have money to buy whatever they want—and their yacht is a statement of the pinnacle of their lives.
Probably the most striking example these days is teak, which is limited due to sanctions on Myanmar, where the best trees are found. “Burmese teak is more beautiful on decks than any other wood—plus it stays cool in the sun and feels good on the feet,” saysSynthetic teak is available, but though sustainable, performance isn’t there yet—it can be much hotter underfoot than real teak, for example.
The good news is that composite teak—teak waste fibers infused with resin—has the same visual appeal and performance as the harvested wood. It provides the sustainability that is not attainable with the real thing. Marshall believes it will be more widely used in years to come.’s Sylvia Bolton has also seen engineered woods migrating into yacht interiors. They have the same look as wood planks but offer greater longevity.
The designers are witnessing the slow-but-gradual adoption of sustainable materials, but the battle has much to do with market perception. Marshall is looking at mushroom-based leathers that he describes as “excellent,” while Poerio has witnessed advances in faux marble that could potentially compete with natural Carrara, so long as it’s given a chance to take hold with clients.
“We need to change the idea that luxury means only natural wood or marble,” says Poerio. “Once the quality is there and scales of efficiency drive the costs down, it will be a matter of marketing.”
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