ReNewKnit™ is made from 100% recycled plastic
bottles and is fully recyclable
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a
global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today
announced the company's premium and fully recyclable ReNewKnit™
sueded material will launch in seating and door panel applications
with a global automaker in 2024.
ReNewKnit™ is a Lear exclusive, first-to-market automotive
textile that is fully recyclable at its end of life. Manufactured
solely with recycled materials at Lear facilities using 100%
renewable electricity, ReNewKnit™ further strengthens the company's
sustainable solutions technology portfolio while supporting our
carbon reduction goals.
"At Lear, we are positioning our surface material offerings to
what we believe is the future – a global circular economy where
repurposed textiles can be infinitely recycled to become the
ultimate raw material for sustainable manufacturing and design,"
said Frank Orsini, Executive Vice
President and President of Lear's Seating business.
Composed of 100% recycled plastic bottles, ReNewKnit™ fibers are
spun from polyester yarn and finished with a foam-free, recycled
fleece backing that further reduces water and energy consumption in
the manufacturing process.
The premium material challenges perceptions of reused and
recycled textiles with a wide range of surfaces suitable for
various interior applications and improved functionality.
"ReNewKnit™ aligns with the vision automakers have for offering
a premium look and feel without sacrificing the sense of luxury and
performance expected from a suede-like material," Orsini said.
Developed by Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear, ReNewKnit™
will be manufactured at company facilities in the United Kingdom and Poland.
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive
technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior
in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's
diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a
commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and
sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the
technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear,
headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world. Further
information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter
@LearCorporation.
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