Written on 02.04.2014 - Technology
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Bio-based coated TPO fabric

Oflex Bio-based coated textiles

The French company Chomarat announced the development of bio-based TPOs by using Gaïalene, a plant-based resin supplied by Roquette. This resin made from starch is a specific flexible grade. The Oflex Bio-based line consists of a textile material or foam coated with these new bio-based TPOs.

As developed, the coating lends itself readily to dyeing, is free of plasticisers, and is recyclable in the polyolefin stream. The Oflex Bio-based line contains 25 – 35 % plant-based resources.

Chomarat said that the technical partnership with Roquette allowed to develop an entire line of fabrics coated with bio-based TPOs that offer an alternative to coated PVCs and leathers. It expects that the soft touch and ease of dyeing in combination with the sustainability aspect will open up new prospects in the traditional markets of leather products, luggage, telephony, sport + leisure activities, and event furnishings.

Chomarat’s Oflex range includes flexible coated fabrics and technical films made by coating, extrusion or laminating technologies. These methods allow to process all types of thermoplastics and laminate a large variety of materials (warp and weft, knit, non-woven, grid, foam, and paper).