Automobile Textiles

19th Nov 2021

Autoneum has launched Flexi-Loft, a new felt-based technology with a unique blend of recycled cotton and functional fibres. It reduces product weight and allows for an accurate adaptation for complex shapes. It is a versatile and more sustainable alternative to foam. Autoneum is a manufacturer of vehicle acoustic and thermal insulation for automobiles.

11th Nov 2021

Japan’s Toray has increased nylon 66 yarns and derivative fabrics price, for automotive airbag application, by around 20 per cent effectively from December 1, 2021, shipments. Significant shortages of nylon 66 precursor adiponitrile, since 2018, has caused price escalation for nylon66 polymer, a principal material in automotive airbag yarns and fabrics.

4th Nov 2021

Lear Corporation, US’ automotive technology leader in seating and E-systems, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive’s Interior Comfort Systems (ICS) business unit. Under the terms of the deal, Lear will acquire Kongsberg Automotive’s ICS business unit for €175 million, on a cash and debt free basis.

25th Oct 2021

Jaguar Land Rover has trialled the use of secure blockchain technology to ensure full transparency within a sustainable leather supply chain. The UK-based company has partnered with supply chain traceability provider, Circulor, UK leather manufacturer Bridge of Weir, and the University of Nottingham to trial the use of the traceability technology.

22nd Oct 2021

German company, Röchling automotive is intensifying research and development in fibre-based reinforced plastics. Lightweight structural engineering based on fibre-reinforced plastics is replacing heavy metal solutions in body-in-white and battery applications. The lightweight designs particularly support the strengths of alternative drive systems.

6th Oct 2021

Hexcel has collaborated with HP Composites, a leader in the production of carbon fibre components for automotive and motorsports, to develop carbon fibre Class A body panels for super cars. Hexcel’s automotive composites portfolio is the result of decades of industry experience and the creation of strategic partnerships to develop leading-edge...

30th Sep 2021

Sabic has introduced Noryl GTX 9500 resin, a new addition to a range of unfilled Noryl GTX resin grades, which delivers excellent dimensional stability under hot and humid conditions, addressing the challenge for highly demanding automotive applications. Ranked among the leading petrochemicals manufacturers, Sabic is a company based in Riyadh, Saudi...

1st Sep 2021

British luxury car company, Bentley Motors, has become the first car manufacturer to join the Leather Working Group. As part of their ambition to become the world’s most sustainable automotive brand, Bentley has joined the Leather Working Group (LWG). Bentley now leads the way for responsible leather use within the global automotive supply chain.

28th Jul 2021

With lacklustre sales of commercial carpet tiles and wall coverings and drop in domestic and overseas automobile related sales due to global economic slowdown, Suminoe Textile, a Japanese manufacturer and seller of interior products, posted 12.9 per cent fall in its sales to ¥79.7 billion during FY21 ended on May 31, 2021, against ¥91.5 billion in FY20.