Victoria & Albert Baths has announced the launch of the new Ledro freestanding bath – a slipper bath that measures just under 1.7 metres long.
From above the Ledro has an avocado-like shape, with ample space for shoulders at the head end, then tapering towards the foot end, allowing space for the knees to rest. The angle of recline is gentle, comfortably supporting the lower back, with a flared rim to rest the head.
The maximum water capacity of the Ledro is 180 litres. For comparison, the compact version of Victoria & Albert’s iconic Barcelona bath has a capacity of 256 litres – some 30% more. And this is a compact freestanding bath, just 1.5 metres long.
These volumes are for an empty bath. With the displacement from a bather, the maximum will be around 50 litres less, and most people will use between 100 and 130 litres. A typical power-shower uses 15 litres a minute, so with an average shower length of 8 minutes, this would use a similar 120 litres of water.
Victoria & Albert’s Ledro bath is made from Quarrycast, a unique composite of Volcanic Limestone and a special resin. The material is strong, durable and relatively light, and is said to be scratch and stain resistant. It is a natural insulator, so less of the heat of the water is spent warming up the tub, and the bath water will stay warm for longer. Victoria & Albert baths are made to last, and benefit from a 25 year consumer warranty, further boosting their environmental credentials.
Sustainability is now a central pillar of residential and hospitality developments, and Ledro complies with all current regulations and guidelines, including BREEAM Level 1, Building Regulations Part G and the Unified Water Label.
