Alcantara (material)
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Alcantara is the brand name of a synthetic textile with a soft, suede-like microfibre pile, noted for its durability. Alcantara was developed in the 1970s by Miyoshi Okamoto and initially manufactured
Grey Alcantara in the interior of a McLaren 720S
Pink Alcantara in the Lancia Y
Ultrasuede
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Ultrasuede is the trade name for a synthetic ultra-microfiber fabric which mimics suede leather. In Japan, it is sold under the brand name Ecsaine. The fabric is used in fashion, interior decorating,
Alcantara (material)
…scientist working for the Japanese chemical company Toray Industries. It was based on the same technology as another product from the same company named Ultrasuede. In 1972, a joint venture between Italian chemical company ENI and Toray formed ANTOR S.p.A. (renamed IGANTO S.p.A. shortly after in 1973, then finally…
Ecsaine