Materials company Dow is launching the latest innovation in automotive fabric: silicone leather. … [Read more...] about Dow to Launch a Silicone Leather for Cars
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No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather
Bentley Motors just became the first automaker to join the Leather Working Group (LWG), squashing rumors it's abandoning genuine leather. … [Read more...] about No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather
Tesla’s Vegan Leather is Starting to Bubble
Tesla owners are complaining that their vegan leather upholstery is bubbling, and that the automaker refuses to do anything about it. … [Read more...] about Tesla’s Vegan Leather is Starting to Bubble
Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric
Automakers, from Ford to Mercedes, are upholstering their vehicle interiors in fabric made from recycled plastic bottles. But how big of a dent is that putting into the problem of plastic waste? … [Read more...] about Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric
Are Carbon-Negative Materials the Future?
With the auto industry facing increased pressure to produce greener cars, two textile companies are collaborating to manufacture the first carbon-negative material suitable for automotive applications. … [Read more...] about Are Carbon-Negative Materials the Future?
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