Archive: September 2024

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Volkswagen to switch from cheap plastics to ‘nicer’ fabrics

Volkswagen’s head of design strategy, Christian Schreiber, said the German automaker is working on removing the cheap plastic materials in its vehicles, replacing them with…

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New Mini interiors manufactured with 2D weaving process

The latest Mini features interiors made using an innovative two-dimensional (2D) weaving process that exhibits deep colour and various textures to elevate the cabin experience.

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New interior materials on show at Stuttgart expo

Automotive Interiors Expo Europe showcases the latest range of fabrics, acoustic materials, shape-forming materials and foams, fasteners and adhesive systems, lighting and more.

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Plant-based interior material launched

Automotive interiors producer Antolin has launched PersiSkin Auto, a new plant-based skin developed with Spanish startup PersiSkin that is said to offer an eco-friendly alternative…

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Sustainable nonwovens for moulded parts in vehicles

A sustainable nonwoven, designed for moulded parts in vehicles to enhance sound and thermal insulation, has been developed by German nonwovens producer Sandler.

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Sustainable leather for hybrid-electric aircraft seats

Gen Phoenix, in collaboration with Doy Design, has supplied Essence, its recycled low-carbon leather, for Heart Aerospace’s regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30.

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Multi-layer acoustic nonwoven for improving noise insulation

A European collaboration between three partners and one subcontractor has developed a sustainable and high-performance multi-layer acoustic nonwoven fabric for improving the noise insulation in…

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