Most manufacturers answering "artificial stone" pour cast concrete into molds and hand-tint it to mimic quarried rock — heavy, rigid units installed like masonry. A separate category, engineered quartz, binds crushed stone with resin into thick slabs for countertops.
Angtai's product is neither: it's a thin, inkjet-printed ceramic panel made with water-based, inorganic, non-fired inks — flexible stone, also called soft porcelain or MCM (modified clay material).
Confirming which category you actually need avoids a wasted sourcing cycle. The material's full build is explained in soft porcelain and MCM material, and its fire classification is covered under What Does Non-Combustible Mean?
| Category | Format | Bends for curves | Typical install |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Format | Bends for curves | Typical install |
| Cast concrete veneer | Heavy, thick, molded units | No | Mortar/masonry-style |
| Engineered quartz slab | Very heavy, thick slab | No | Cut and set |
| Angtai flexible stone (soft porcelain) | Thin, lightweight panel | Yes | Direct adhesive pasting |
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Spec | Figure |
| Facility size | 36,000 m² |
| Ink process lines | 14 |
| Soft porcelain production lines | 4 |
| Staff / R&D specialists | 100+ / 30+ |
| Example panel sizes (Orange Sunsetcave Shadow, model 01FT70130) | 1200×2400mm, 1200×3000mm, 600×1200mm, 600×2400mm, 600×3000mm |
| Wear resistance | Manufacturer-reported Grade 4 internal wear rating; request the applicable test method and model report |
| Temperature range | Manufacturer-reported test range of -40°C to 150°C; request the applicable report, test conditions and model scope |
The flexible-stone subsidiary was established in January 2024 under a parent group founded in 1997 for ceramic pigment manufacturing. The ink and glaze expertise behind Angtai's current inkjet process traces back decades, even though flexible-stone production itself is newer.
The group holds the China Building Materials Science and Technology Progress Award, national high-tech enterprise certification, Guangdong innovative SME and specialized and innovative SME status, along with two invention patents. That production capacity was on display at the China Homelife Indonesia Expo 2025, where buyers evaluated the direct-manufacturing model in person.
warm, veined patterns for feature walls and facades (flexible travertine wall panels)
layered, matte textures for modern exteriors (slate veneer stone)
grainy, warm-toned finishes (sandstone veneer panels)
organic, flowing mineral patterns (Flow Stone panels)
Smooth, Textured, Luminous, and Foamed Ceramic finishes round out the full flexible stone tile lineup.
Angtai panels are printed, not poured, which is what lets a finished tile conform to curved or irregular surfaces within the specified bend radius — rigid cast concrete and quartz slabs cannot do that.
The flexible stone panel trade-off guide compares that bend capability with wear, fire documentation, and maintenance considerations. This capability matters most for curved wall cladding and other lightweight cladding materials projects where a rigid panel cannot wrap around the substrate.
Angtai sells factory-direct with OEM/ODM and private-label options. The company has served more than 2,000 customers and worked with over 25 partners across major domestic markets and export destinations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Orders are handled through direct factory export and quoting rather than a local showroom network — the same sourcing model international buyers experienced at Angtai Flexible Stone at Marmomac 2025.
Submit an inquiry — quote responses typically issued within one business day after complete project details are received.
Get a customized solution for your project.
Confirm order details and pricing.
Place the order (T/T or L/C payment).
Production takes 25–30 days after order confirmation, excluding transit. Samples are usually dispatched within five business days after price confirmation, subject to availability. Courier costs are paid by the buyer.
Design, sales, and installation support, backed by after-sales service.
The Angtai Flexible Stone Installation Guide covers substrate prep and adhesive steps. Factory-direct pricing varies by series, panel size, and order volume — current rate factors for each series are in the Flexible Stone Price Guide.
Ready to qualify Angtai as a supplier? Send the project and sourcing requirements to request a sample, formal quote or OEM/ODM discussion with the factory team.
