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Subscribe NowHonda develops stain-repellent seat fabric
Honda’s research and development department has revealed details of a process for a new seat fabric that is formulated to repel most everyday stains, particularly from food and drink, in an effort to improve long-term occupant comfort.
Adient modifies Yanfeng JV deal
Automotive seating supplier Adient has amended its previously announced agreement with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems to make certain changes to their existing joint venture relationships.
Automotive interior to become the new exterior
A new survey by Asahi Kasei Europe shows an increasing need towards functional premium surfaces in the automotive industry.
Autoneum launches sustainability label
Automotive supplier Autoneum has launched a new sustainability label in the field of vehicle acoustic and thermal management.
The outlook for aircraft interiors
As the aviation industry prepares for a return to air travel, the outlook for interiors specification programmes and reconfiguration projects remains uncertain.
Polyurethane synthetics with low environmental impact
Polymer producer Covestro has developed its water-based Insqin technology to create a sustainable, efficient and permanent polyurethane coating for textiles and to produce high-quality synthetic materials, especially for car interiors.
Curved carbon fibre rear bumper beam for Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Pultrusion specialist Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI) has collaborated with Shape, a US-based Tier 1 supplier of metallic body structure components, plastic parts and bumper systems, to develop a curved carbon fibre rear bumper beam for the latest Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car.
Reduced-weight modular aircraft carpet tiles
The weight of the latest generation of Sky-Tiles by Interface aircraft carpet has been reduced by around 12%. Marketed by SkyPaxxx Interior Repairs, the flooring is 100% recyclable.
Finishing process for improved interior hygiene in shared vehicles
A novel finishing process has been developed by Mica NanoTech, a spin-out from the University of Limerick, Ireland, for improved interior hygiene in future vehicle-sharing concepts.
3D coating technology for interior textile surfaces
An additive manufacturing technology for textile surface finishing is now being offered for automotive textile interior applications.