Why use nonwovens in automotive interior

Nonwovens have expanded rapidly in the automotive industry over the past two decades, as automakers and their component suppliers have looked to decrease costs by reducing the weight of vehicles. New generations of vehicles, from commercial and rail vehicles to pioneering electric vehicles, have to meet exacting demands regarding not only safety and functionality but also design, comfort and environmental protection.With the help of nonwovens, many of these demands can already be satisfied today – and many more solutions will be developed in the future due to the multitude of possibilities that nonwovens offer.

The use of nonwovens has increased substantially in recent years. Today more than 40 automotive parts are made with nonwovens fabrics, from trunk liners and carpets to air and fuel filters. By building in the essential properties which are necessary for good performance and safety, nonwovens help reduce the weight of the car, enhance the comfort and aesthetics and provide advanced insulation, fire retardancy and resistance to water, fuels, extremes of temperature and abrasion. They contribute to making cars safer, more attractive, longer-lasting, more cost-effective and more sustainable.Due to their versatility and numerous benefits they are also widely used in the design and construction of other vehicles and transportation means – aeroplanes, trains, boats, spacecraft and satellites. Yuzhimu nonwovens are used for complex surfaces where molded and contoured finishes are required for interior trim applications.These materials are durable, resistant to abrasion.Product development is our specialty, and we encourage you to contact our technical team with any special product needs, suggestions, or ideas.