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Fibers
Felt and molded parts using natural fibers (under development)
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Plant-based materials for automotive parts
A wide range of natural resources can be developed into automotive components through an integrated supply chain. For example, converting plant-based materials such as kapok into fibers can help save resources. Depending on the plants used, they are lighter than PP resin or synthetic fibers, making automotive parts lighter in weight.
Felt and molded products made of natural fibers are lighter than conventional resin molded products and are expected to provide sound absorption performance, making them suitable for use in a variety of automotive parts.
Felt and molded products made of natural fibers are lighter than conventional resin molded products and are expected to provide sound absorption performance, making them suitable for use in a variety of automotive parts.
Lightweight
Kapok fiber, one of the raw materials, is said to have a fiber specific gravity of less than 0.05, making it lighter than synthetic fibers (about 1.0 or more).
Sound absorption
Sound absorption of more than 70% is achieved in the frequency range of 2500 Hz to 6300 Hz, making it suitable as a sound-absorbing solution.
*method: conforms to JIS A 1405, 1,750 g/m2.
A regionally integrated supply chain in Asia
It is being developed to enable integrated supply in Asia, from sourcing a wide range of raw materials such as pineapple, kenaf, bamboo and banana, to felt production, molding and finishing.
Replacement of existing components with plant-based materials
This product is expected to be used in various automotive parts such as door trims, dash sound-absorbing boards, trunk covers, etc.