Audi’s use of Mitsubishi Chemical’s DURABIO™ in the new Q3 door switch inserts highlights how bio-based engineering polymers are moving from sustainability concept to visible, premium automotive interiors.
Avantium and Heynen Systems are collaborating to evaluate the use of releaf® PEF, a plant-based and circular polymer, in bedding and upholstery products. The partnership introduces a prototype cushion designed to explore sustainable comfort foam applications.
Asahi Kasei Advance will debut innovative nonwoven materials and advanced fibers at Techtextil 2026, highlighting flame-retardant fabrics, recyclable textiles, and high-performance industrial solutions.
India has abundant biomass and rising demand for sustainable materials, yet it remains dependent on imported bioplastics. Structural, financial, and technological gaps are slowing the transition.
PureCycle Technologies and TOPPAN partner to scale sustainable packaging using high-quality recycled content in flexible films and thermoformed food applications, supporting global regulatory compliance and circular economy goals.
