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Lightweight, non-fading, breathable, tear and scratch resistant, soft, robust, easy-care and certified Carbon Neutral, Alcantara® combines all of these advantages. In addition, according to each industry’s needs, Alcantara® can be enriched with technical performances like flame retardancy, waterproofness and many others. At the same time, Alcantara enables countless colour combinations and, thanks to the latest technological developments making possible to add surface treatments like embossing, embroidery, digital print, laser cutting, electro-welding and many others, can take the shape of almost any designs.....

The commitment to sustainability has established in the company as a true shared culture and a primary business guiding principle. In the words of Andrea Boragno, CEO and Chairman of Alcantara S.p.A.: "We’ve always been conceiving sustainability as an opportunity, not as a cost. It’s our firm belief that sustainability is consistent with the long term goal of increasing the eco-financial value of the company. The proven reduction in carbon dioxide emissions to zero, in fact, is enabling us to increase the added value of Alcantara® and to meet customers' and partners' demands for greater sustainability. This is why we made our commitment to sustainability a key asset of Alcantara competitive strategy and a primary value of the brand."

Main uses are:​

• Trimming and appliques on clothing such as shoulder patches, elbow patches, collars, cuffs and pocket trims. Zipper tags and peaks on caps.
• Panelling and trimming in cars, dashboards, door cards, seats, speaker housing.
• Lining glasses and sun glasses cases.
• Smart phone and tablet cases as well as the case linings as this is great protection for the screen but also cleans it as the device is removed.
• Creating bags from, either hand bags, tote bags etc. Lining bags and covering luggage.
• Displays, window displays and jewellery stands.
• Interiors for wall coverings, head boards, beds.
• Lining chests, boxes and safes.
• Furniture lining such as drawer linings.
• Book bindings.

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