Auto upholstery shops across North America were recently shocked to hear that their go-to suppliers for Alcantara are no longer selling the popular fabric. And if they are, that inventory is about to run out.
Flooded with questions from trimmers, we did some research on the issue. Here’s what we found out.
Why have most North American suppliers stopped selling Alcantara
Parent company Alcantara S.p.A. has been overwhelmed with demand from corporate clients like BMW, Volkswagen and even Microsoft and Apple. To satisfy purchase orders under the constraints of their current production capacity, the company had to cut direct sales to small distributors.
Where can North American auto upholstery shops buy Alcantara
Hydes Leather is the only supplier in North America authorized to sell Alcantara for automotive.
Through its exclusive distributorship with Hans Reinke, a German master distributor, Hydes Leather has retained its ability to sell Alcantara to auto upholstery shops in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
Will Hydes Leather’s supply of Alcantara be limited
Absolutely not.
Hydes Leather carries 118 colors of Alcantara, and offers the fabric in six forms – including Alcantara Cover, Alcantara Panel, Alcantara Aviation, Alcantara Multilayer, Alcantara Exo and Alcantara Perforation. That will not change.
To learn about the different applications of these Alcantara fabrics, click here.
How can I order Alcantara?
Ordering from Hydes Leather is quick and simple. Just call (604) 446-0379 or visit HydesLeather.com. While on their website, check out their premium leather and related services, including computerized stitching and custom leather embossings.
You can also follow Hydes Leather on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Hi ,I am Jason from Singapore , do you have the Alcantara material ?
I have alcantara fabric. Do you still need it? I’m in China
Do u still supply alcantara material?? If so please do ping me through my email Id ariescarspa@gmail.com
Good morning. Was wondering if i could get price and availability on some black alcantara fabric.
Good morning
I would lime know if you have a turquoise blue alcantara or if i send you a sample you can match the color for me
I want buy alcantara fabric for automotive. would you please send me mail linda2013jq@163.com
I want to buy Alcantara fabric how much for roll And width and length of the roll
Hello I’m looking see how to get color samples of Alcantara an priceing thanks
Where do I go to get samples ? Do I need to call a dealer ? Or call you directly ?
Looking for a few samples
Thanks
I’m in the marine industry. Can you please let me know price of Alcantara fabric. How can I get a color chart please. Thanks
Hello,
Inquiring about 3 yards of black Alcantara material and how much will it cost.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Brian Ten Pow
Hello, I would like to buy enough Alcantara fabric to recover my headliner and matching C pillar covers. My car is a 2003 VW GTi 2dr sunroof. The headliner is the stock basic headliner, I guess Pearl Grey would be a description of the color. kind of an off-white. Do you have a match for that? Is there a system that will match colors that is online and will enable an exact match? Thanks
Wayne Kindle
COLORS?
Do you carry lite weight, unbacked Alcantara ?? We manufacture Jewelry and watch displays>