Alcantara® holds the leading position in the market for ultra-microfiber materials representing a new generation of non-woven materials.
WEAR RESISTANCE. Special tests provide conclusive evidence that Alcantara® has high wear resistance. Its wear-resistant qualities are superior to all other types of micromaterials, both woven and non-woven. Martindale test conducted at Alcantara S.p.A. laboratories gives a result of a service life of at least 150,000 cycles. This can be compared with the life span of a car seat. Durability of Alcantara® paints and complete absence of fading, test under prolonged exposure to light - XENOTEST 450. The test is conducted in the laboratory of Alcantara S.p.A. within 140 hours at a temperature of 82 ° C and a relative humidity of 20%.
Breathability. Alcantara® is a lightweight and breathable material due to its non-woven structure of ultra-thin fibers.
FORM STABILITY. Alcantara® does not sit or stretch even when wet, as it does not change its properties under the influence of water.
HOMOGENEOUS QUALITY. Both density and Alcantara® surface are uniform everywhere, there are no weak points and wear is minimized.
SOFTness .. The softness of Alcantara® fabric is well known and is one of its most remarkable qualities.
COMPOSITION AND WEIGHT. Fabric Composition: 68% Polyester, 32% Polyurethane