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Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric

June 14, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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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

Video: How Repreve Fabric is Made

March 25, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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By now, everyone in the auto upholstery industry has heard of Repreve — the fabric made from recycled water bottles that Ford Motor Company uses to trim its new car interiors. However, not everyone knows where it comes from, how it's made 0r what benefits it provides. … [Read more...] about Video: How Repreve Fabric is Made

Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior

November 16, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Fusion Energi Coca Cola

Ford Motor Company and Coca-Cola partnered to create the above car interior for the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The fabric used on the seat cushions, seat backs, head restraints, door panel inserts and headliner is made from repurposed Coca-Cola bottles – which, themselves, are made from plants. … [Read more...] about Photo: Ford’s New Coca-Cola Bottle Interior

Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

January 8, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Nissan announced in March 2011 that its all-electric Leaf would feature seat fabric made from recycled water bottles, but Ford is apparently leading the charge with Repreve, a new polyester fiber made from the plastic. … [Read more...] about Repreve: Ford’s Water Bottle Car Fabric

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