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Sileather showcased in electric cars
September 1st, 2024
Sileather® is used for the back-seat projection movie screen that doubles as a shade in the AITO M9 (top). The material is used throughout the Leapmotor C10 SUV in the high-touch areas of the seats, armrests, steering wheel and door panels (bottom two photos). Images: Sileather Silicone fabric Sileather® is finding a variety of uses […]
New cars or restored classics: Automotive textiles cover it
December 1st, 2023
The textiles on floors, walls and windows in homes and commercial buildings often catch people’s attention. Now, automotive textile manufacturers and automakers are beginning to ask, Why not give people the same experience in their vehicles? Emerging trends in automotive textiles include environmentally friendly fabrics, flooring that is woven rather than tufted, and color and […]
The greening of outdoor fabrics
May 1st, 2022
Batyline Elios from Serge Ferrari is an outdoor upholstery fabric that holds the Greenguard label, is UV and mold resistant, extremely cleanable and provides abrasion resistance of more than 50,000 cycles. Photo: Serge Ferrari ©Marie Allain Green. Sustainable. Environmentally friendly. These issues are top of mind for manufacturers of all kinds, and outdoor fabric manufacturers […]
High-performance vegan leather
March 1st, 2022
Sileather,® a cruise ship and marine-grade high-performance vegan leather coated with 100 percent silicone, has launched the Capri collection, which is designed and formulated specifically for challenging marine environments. Offering excellent UV resistance and performance, the new collection includes 30 colors and three styles. This durable, eco-friendly marine vinyl alternative can be used for both […]
High-performance vegan leather
December 7th, 2021
Sileather®, a marine-grade high-performance vegan leather coated with 100 percent silicone, has launched the Capri collection for challenging marine environments. Sileather®, a cruise ship and marine-grade high-performance vegan leather coated with 100 percent silicone, has launched the Capri collection, which is designed and formulated specifically for challenging marine environments. Offering excellent UV resistance and performance, […]