TECEdrainway shower channel wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 GOLD

With its ultra-slim architectural design and innovative self-cleaning vortex technology, TECEdrainway combines elegant aesthetics with intelligent engineering for modern shower spaces.

A strong statement for forward-thinking design and intelligent engineering: TECEdrainway has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 Gold, one of the world’s most prestigious design prizes. The jury honors a solution that rethinks technology while visually reducing it to the essentials:

“This innovative shower drainage system puts an end to tedious maintenance thanks to a self-cleaning mechanism that operates with a vortex flow. By intelligently utilizing the water flow, an extremely discreet and elegant surface design is created. The function disappears from view, while the performance remains.”

It is precisely this consistent combination of technical intelligence and understated design that makes TECEdrainway a pioneering innovation for modern shower spaces.

Design that makes performance invisibly visible

TECEdrainway impresses with a minimalist, architectural design featuring an ultra-slim channel. It integrates discreetly and seamlessly into any bathroom environment—present, yet never dominant.

Four elegant color options (Black, Bronze, Brass, and Stainless Steel, each brushed) allow for tone-on-tone combinations or striking contrasts, matching any individual style. The high-quality PVD surface finish effectively protects against scratches and ensures a durable, sophisticated appearance – even with intensive use.

Technology that delivers

TECEdrainway also offers numerous advantages during installation:

  • Simple and fast installation thanks to generous adjustment options and flexible lengths (110 cm and 160 cm, can be cut flush to niche dimensions).
  • Flexible positioning of the drain, independent of the wastewater pipe connection point—saving time and reducing the need for additional fittings.
  • Innovative drain technology with vortex-impulse geometry and integrated 3D gradient for optimized water flow and a practical self-cleaning effect.
  • Practical details such as an especially flexible sealing collar that prevents folds and kinks, as well as the option for easy mechanical cleaning in accordance with DIN EN 1253-1.

 

For more information about TECEdrainway, visit our innovations platform:
https://spotlight.tece.com

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TECE develops and produces its domestic engineering solutions across Germany and the world on the basis of long-term customer relationships.