Category: MobileTex
Investment in CO₂‑responsive dyeing technology
Manchester, UK-based John Hogg Technical Solutions has announced a minority equity investment in University of Leeds spin‑out SwitchDye, which has developed a carbon dioxide‑responsive, drop‑in…
Natural fibres star in Vision Meta Turismo EV concept
Swiss sustainable materials company Bcomp and South Korean automaker Kia have increased collaboration efforts with the integration of ampliTex natural fibre composites throughout the interior…
Forvia to sell vehicle interiors business group
Managed funds of private equity firm Apollo Global Management are to acquire the automotive interiors business of Forvia Group based on an enterprise value of…
Award for bio‑based wood textiles for automotive interiors
German company NUO manufactures wood-textile composites that combine the aesthetic appeal of wood with the flexibility of textiles.
CMF design service launched for aviation
Global surface solutions group Insperial has launched a new colour, material and finish service for the aviation sector, which aims to help airlines and private…
Northern Ireland aerospace innovation showcased at AIX
Three aerospace companies from Northern Ireland, UK, presented their aerospace solutions to airlines at April’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
Aircraft seats feature upcycled fishnet literature pockets
Aircraft seating solutions provider Recaro Aircraft Seating has announced a trial with Iberia, with more sustainable seating featured in one of the airline's A320neo cabins…
Responsive, design-integrated surfaces for automotive interiors
As automotive interiors trends evolve toward seamlessly integrated controls and adaptive design elements, manufacturers are seeking ways to embed smart functionality into surfaces without changing…
Danish initiative to recycle cruise ship and hotel textiles
Many cruise ships, offices, hotels and other public environments are covered with carpets and upholstery fabrics made of wool/polyamide blends.
Autoliv introduces airbag systems for motorcycle riders
Sweden-based automotive safety systems provider Autoliv has developed two airbag systems for motorcycle riders, including a vest with an integrated airbag system designed to reduce…
Natural-fibre composites reduce vehicle interior weight
Reducing weight remains one of the simplest ways to reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact, lowering energy consumption and emissions, according to Forvia.
BMW focuses on materials and interior air quality in new i3
German automaker BMW Group is placing increased emphasis on interior air quality, material selection and olfactory perception as part of a wider approach to sustainability…
London transport motifs turned into textiles
Eight archival Transport for London patterns, originally conceived as functional public art by artists such as Enid Marx and Marion Dorn, have been reimagined as…
AIX highlights aircraft interiors innovation
The aircraft interiors industry is gearing up for the 25th edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo, taking place from 14–16 April in Hamburg, Germany.
Nonwoven solutions from Filc at Techtextil
Freudenberg Performance Materials Filc, a producer of needlepunched nonwovens and laminated materials, will present its solutions for automotive applications, including acoustic materials, nonwovens for seatings…
Natural and recycled fibres in aviation composites
The Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut will present composites for aviation made from recycled carbon fibres and natural fibres, as well as printed lightweight elements for surface heating…