A non-ferrous metal, which combines great mechanical rigidity with light weight. This makes it especially suitable for furniture. If treated correctly, it has a good resistance to corrosion. By powdercoating aluminium, this corrosion resistance can even be enhanced. After a chemical pre-treatment, an epoxy powder is applied statically and baked. Tribù always uses European, ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polyester powdercoatings that guarantee a UV-resistance of 15 years. For certain collections (Branch & Illum) parts of the frame are die-cast under high pressure which results in a seamless and extremely solid frame. Additionally, an extra epoxy primer coat is applied for these collections.