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Asahi Kasei to use more recycled raw materials for their artificial leather products. November, 2022

【Supercategory:6. Products Subcategory:6.10 New products of 2022

 Asahi Kasei has developed a new Dinamica product containing recycled raw materials. Dinamica is an artificial suede leather that has a unique three-layer structure comprised of super fine fibres and waterborne polyurethane, and is generally used for car interiors. For the new Dimamica, recycled raw materials used increases to 73%. The company will distribute the eco-friendly material for ceilings, seats, and door panels of cars, as there are growing trends of reducing environmental impact in a whole supply chain of car manufacturing.

JCFA News Letter (No.22) November, 2022/Japan Chemical Fibers Association
Researcher ASAHI KASEI
University or institution ASAHI KASEI

Keywords

recycled raw materials, artificial leather, super fine fibres, waterborne polyurethane, car interiors, eco-friendly material, reducing environmental impact, supply chain