Comfort-enhancing seating materials

  • Mobility & Transport
  • Interiors

Improved processability and effective temperature control

Nonwoven seating materials serve as carriers, stability enhancers and padding solutions

Our high-performance materials are designed to enhance the comfort, durability, and functionality of automotive seats. Developed to meet the specific requirements of various seat applications, these innovative nonwovens ensure superior performance and high user satisfaction. The portfolio includes materials for seat foaming processes, carrier layers for seat heaters and FilFlex seat cover padding materials. 

Key Features

  • Help reduce noise in the vehicle 
  • Allow production of complex seat forms 
  • Available in multi-layer designs combining different technologies  
  • Lightweight 
  • Low flammability 
  • Low emissions 
  • Ensure high comfort for the end user

Key Benefits

Available options for foaming processes:  

  • thermoformed nonwovens (3D) 
  • regular nonwovens (2D) 
  • nonwovens with foil (laminated or needled) 

Available options for seat heating carriers: 

  • Wide range of weights available 
  • Optional flame-retardant properties  
  • Allows for different application techniques  

Available options for padding materials: 

  • Additional adhesive web 
  • 100% PET material, no PU foam 

Expert voice

“No matter whether it’s side and back cover material, heating carriers, cover padding, or materials for seat foaming and seat support – we have it all. With the most diverse range of properties, our nonwovens meet and exceed the highest quality expectations. “

Jure Porenta, Business Segment Manager Seating

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Applications in automotive seating

Materials for seat foaming processes

Seat foam used for automotive cushioning is subjected to constant stress. Our high-performance nonwovens enhance the behavior of this foam in seat cushions. These materials improve seating comfort, ensure shape stability, and contribute to the durability of the seat. Additionally, they enhance the processability of the foam. 

Carrier materials for seat heaters

Seat heaters enhance passenger comfort in cold temperatures. Our nonwovens are ideal base materials for this application, as they are specifically designed to support heating components. These materials are extremely durable and provide the foundation for temperature comfort in seats. Additionally, they offer excellent air permeability, ensuring even heat distribution and a comfortable seating climate. 

FilFlex seat cover padding materials

FilFlex is a soft, flexible padding layer made from nonwovens, designed for automotive seat covers. The material minimizes leather creasing and enhances the dimensional stability of the covers. With its 100% PET composition, FilFlex is fully recyclable, and therefore makes a contribution to sustainability. It also simplifies handling during sewing and seat covering processes. End users benefit from exceptional seating comfort. 

Additional features of FiIFlex: 

  • Padding made from composite or mono-material 
  • Provides soft and flexible cushioning 
  • Prevents creasing in leather and textile trims 
  • Enhances the dimensional stability of the seat cover