24 April 2025  - 

Development of 100% recyclable seat covering

Customer request :

A tier 2 customer in the automotive industry approached Finipur with an ambitious challenge: to develop and produce seat covers that are fully recyclable. The end product had to be not only sustainable and environmentally friendly, but also meet requirements for functionality and comfort.

Zetelbekleding

Solution by Finipur :

Finipur combined its years of expertise in textile finishing and innovative technologies to create a solution that perfectly suited the customer's needs. The process took several steps :

  1. Search for suitable substrates:
    Finipur's R&D team started with a deep analysis of possible materials and substrates. The focus here was on substrates that are not only recyclable, but also offer the desired properties of seat coverings, such as flexibility, wear resistance and aesthetic appeal.
  2. Laminating with special techniques:
    After selecting the appropriate substrates, an innovative lamination technique was applied. This technique ensured that the different layers were seamlessly bonded together without sacrificing recyclability. The technologies applied guaranteed a strong, durable and fully recyclable end product. Finipur's expertise allowed the customer to launch an innovative seat covering that fully meets their sustainability goals. The recyclable concept offers both ecological and economic advantages and strengthens the customer's position as a pioneer in sustainable solutions.

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