Nonwovens are playing an increasingly important role in automotive components as the evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles (EVs) create an imperative for transportation textiles that are lighter, quieter, stronger, cleaner and easier to recycle. Often unseen, nonwovens are found in backings for automotive body cloth, headliners and tufted carpets; in trunk liners and speaker covers; and in all manner of filter systems, just to name a few of their uses.
The use of nonwovens in the interior and exterior of vehicles continues to grow, and today over 40 automotive parts are made with these types of fabrics. Nonwovens can be up to 30% lighter than traditional materials they replace and can make a car more than 2kg lighter, according to the international nonwovens association.
Yuzhimu as nonwovens producers are growing their lineups of innovations in order to cater to the growing electric vehicle market. Market trends such as “green” mobility and autonomous driving are also providing growth opportunities for many nonwovens producers, “Lightweight, yet highly functional components continue to be in high demand. “At the same time, these new mobility concepts entail new requirements on the utilized materials. For example, the noise level in electric cars is different to that of cars with combustion engines. Therefore, new materials are needed. All of this creates opportunities for further development of our products and innovation.”
Yuzhimu offers an optimized product portfolio for electric vehicles of existing and new car manufacturers with the nonwoven of innovative technologies such as Cabin air filter support material,Engine air filter material,Moulded carpet backing and Automotive Carpet Backing.