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ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS expands the application of artificial leather by focusing the target on automobile interiors June, 2014

【Supercategory:6. Products Subcategory:6.2 New products of 2014

 ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS strengthen the application development of artificial leather “Lamous” made of polyester.
 “Lamous” is an artificial leather made of microfiber from recycled polyester. ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS explore the application to automobile interiors, especially car seat fabrics, with improved characteristics of “Lamous” such as a high-class touch of suede type, anti-scratch durability and less stuffy contact than natural leather. Other novel applications are proposed to furniture (sofa) materials, clothing, and IT-related materials.

JCFA News Letter (No.8) June, 2014/Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Researcher ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS
University or institution ASAHI KASEI CHEMICALS

Keywords

artificial leather, polyester, microfiber, recycled polyester, car, seat, high-class touch, anti-scratch, durability, less stuffy, funiture materials, sofa, clothing, IT-related materials