1 Gang 2 Way Light Switch - Carbon Fibre

The face here has the woven look of carbon fibre, a fine texture that reads differently as the light moves across it rather than sitting flat like a painted plate. It is a single gang two way rocker, so it can work alone or paired with another switch at the far end of a hallway or the top of the stairs. The screwless front keeps the surface unbroken, with chrome catching against the dark weave.

We reach for it in rooms that have gone darker and more tactile: charcoal walls, black steel shelving, oak boards, a kitchen where the handles are already gunmetal. Switching from either end is the useful part: a landing light you can turn off from downstairs, a long kitchen lit from whichever door you came in by. It suits anyone swapping out a flat's worth of white plastic in one pass, and it works equally well on its own in a study or a media room where a pale plate would break the wall. It is rated for domestic lighting circuits and belongs in dry indoor rooms, not a garage wall or a porch.

Behind the moulded polycarbonate plate the working parts are metal, and the whole thing is double insulated. The finish is textured rather than smooth, so it keeps its grain under the thumb. Wipe it with a soft cloth, barely damp at most, and dry it off afterwards; household sprays and anything abrasive will dull the weave. It carries a ten year warranty. We like it in the places switches usually get hidden away, because this one is worth seeing.

What is the switch rated for?

It is a 10AX rocker for domestic lighting circuits running at 220-250V, 50/60Hz.

How big is the plate?

The plate is 88mm square and 25mm deep.

What is it made from?

A moulded polycarbonate plate with metal working parts, finished in textured carbon fibre with chrome.

Can it go in a bathroom or an outbuilding?

No. It is made for dry indoor rooms on a domestic lighting circuit, so keep it away from splashes and unheated damp spaces.

How should I clean the textured face?

A soft cloth, lightly damp if needed, then dry it. Avoid kitchen sprays, solvents and scouring pads, which will flatten the texture.

Is it covered by a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.