Mobility & Transport

Textile-based products for the automotive industry

Greater ride comfort, lower fuel consumption:
Pioneering automotive solutions

Technical textiles that get the automotive market moving

Nonwovens and microfilament textiles from Freudenberg Performance Materials are designed for the automotive industry and meet stringent requirements for acoustics, interior climate control, and weight reduction. Their low weight supports lightweight vehicle construction and, when combined with energy-efficient systems, can help reduce CO₂ emissions in specific applications. All materials are tested in accordance with international automotive standards. We provide technical data, test reports, and life cycle assessments upon request.

  • 700 grams lighter

    On average, Freudenberg Performance Materials underbody systems are 700 grams/m2 lighter than comparable injection-molded components.

  • 35% reduction in carbon footprint

    Using 80% recycled PET in a Evolon® packaging material can reduce its cradle-to-gate CO₂ emissions by 35% compared to an equivalent Evolon® material using 80% virgin PET, based on an external LCA calculations (ISO 14040/44 method; detailed information available on request).

Developing ideal solutions and bringing them into mass production in record time:
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Our portfolio for Mobility & Transport

The broad product range of Freudenberg Performance Materials includes

  • interior applications, such as acoustic absorbers, cargo screens, carpet backings, composites media, headliner facings, and seating materials
  • solutions for e-mobility, including EMI shielding (Electromagnetic Interference Shielding), humidity control solutions for battery packs, heat shield carriers and gas diffusion layers for fuel cells
  • underbody shields and Friction Inserts to increase the static friction coefficient of bolted and press-fitted joints
  • key products for automotive manufacturing and supply chains, such as high-tech Evolon® cleaning wipes and Evolon® technical packaging

Highlights for the automotive industry

Freudenberg Performance Materials supports its customers with lightweight solutions that make vehicles more cost-efficient and comfortable. These include light cargo covers, light, invisible sound absorbers, and underbody structures that save around 400 grams per square meter compared to glass fiber-reinforced alternatives.