A: Quarite® is actually a brand name a granite-look acrylic produced by Aristech acrylic, and used by many hot tub manufacturers. There's really no difference between "standard" acrylic and Quarite ® other than the look. Acrylic comes in many colors and textures, and you can visit the "Style & Color" section of our web site for a closer look. Some people prefer the Quarite because it is easy to maintain.