18 · Markets
Textiles, Leather and Nonwovens
24 applications
Primary applications
Automotive synthetic leather
Synthetic leather for automotive applications is a technical and high-quality version of the material used in seats, doo…
Aliphatic waterborne PUSolventless PUPU-PVC compositeRead briefOutdoor waterproof fabrics
Waterproof fabrics constitute a broad and volume-relevant category, used in multiple applications: camping tents, truck…
Direct PU coating on fabricPU lamination with pre-fabricated filmWaterborne PU coatingRead briefSpandex and elastane fibers
Spandex (generic name in the USA) and elastane (European name) are synthetic elastomeric fibers manufactured from polyur…
Segmented PU prepolymers for fiber extrusionPU with alternating rigid and flexible blocksSpecialty polyols for elastomericRead briefTextile lamination adhesives
Textile lamination is a process where two or more substrates (different fabrics, fabric + film, fabric + foam) are joine…
Reactive PU hot-melt adhesive (HMPUR)Waterborne PU adhesiveSolventless PU adhesiveRead briefCarpet and rug PU backing
Modern carpets and rugs use PU coatings or foam backings on the bottom face to stabilize fibers, prevent piece movement,…
Waterborne PU backingPU foam backingElastomeric PU backingRead briefTents and awnings coatings
Tents and awnings are tensioned textile structures with multiple applications: retractable awnings for commercial/reside…
PU coating for polyester base fabricAnti-UV aliphatic PUPU with flame retardantRead briefSynthetic leather for furniture
Sofas, armchairs and residential/commercial upholstery in synthetic leather increasingly replace natural leather and vin…
High-durability PU coated fabricRead briefCoatings for decoration fabrics
Curtain fabrics, decorative pillows, specific upholstery receive waterborne PU coatings for anti-stain, anti-UV, anti-fl…
Waterborne PU for textile finishingRead briefPU impregnations in nonwovens
Technical nonwovens (filter media, interlinings, substrates for synthetic leather, geotextiles) receive impregnation wit…
PU binder for technical nonwovensRead briefTechnical felts with PU binder
Technical felts for specific industrial applications (acoustic absorption in automobiles and construction, industrial fi…
High-performance PU binder in nonwovensRead briefChemical and thermal protection clothing
Chemical protection clothing (EPA levels A, B, C), firefighting clothing, chemical industry clothing and biological prot…
PU film + lamination with technical fabricRead briefDiving suits (neoprene-PU)
Wetsuits and drysuits for recreational and professional diving use combinations of neoprene with PU in specific laminati…
Specialty PU in blends with neopreneRead brief
See also
Applications where this market appears as secondary.
- Consumer Goods and Appliances
Residential upholstery (sofas, armchairs)
Residential upholstery — sofas, armchairs, dining chairs, headboards, poufs — us…
Conventional flexible foamHR foamLow-density molded foamRead brief - Footwear
Microcellular casual footwear sole
Microcellular polyurethane sole is the most common sole type in casual, safety,…
Bicomponent microcellular PU systemDual density PU systemPU integral skinRead brief - Footwear
Synthetic upper (PU synthetic leather)
Polyurethane synthetic leather (also called PU leather, synthetic leather, vegan…
Solvent-based PU coated fabricWaterborne PU coated fabric (growing)Solventless PU coated fabricRead brief - Paints, Pigments and Coatings
Waterborne PU dispersions (PUDs)
Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are systems where pre-formed polyuret…
1K PUD2K PUDAnionic PUDRead brief - Mobility
Marine interiors (recreational and commercial vessels)
Vessel interiors (yachts, recreational boats, ferries, commercial vessels, cruis…
Marine-grade flexible foamCMHR foam for commercial applicationsMarine PU synthetic leatherRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Hospital furniture washable upholstery
Hospital furniture — reception and waiting chairs, companion armchairs, exam bed…
Medical HR flexible foamWaterproof cover in medical vinyl or laminated TPUFoam with antimicrobial treatmentRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
PU films for textile lamination
PU films for fabric lamination are applied in continuous lamination processes wh…
Breathable monolithic TPU filmMicroporous PU filmPU films with integrated heat-activated adhesiveRead brief - Films, Tapes and Release Liners
Outdoor apparel technical films
Membrane technologies for outdoor apparel — rain jackets, technical pants, ski j…
Microporous monolithic TPUAliphatic PU filmsTPU with DWR (Durable Water Repellent) treatmentRead brief - Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Medical
Diaper and hygiene barrier films
Disposable diapers (baby, geriatric), feminine hygiene pads, urinary incontinenc…
TPU barrier filmMicroporous breathable PU filmHypoallergenic PU filmRead brief - Footwear
Footwear assembly and bonding adhesives
Modern footwear manufacturing uses adhesives at dozens of points: sole-to-upper…
Solvent-based contact PU adhesiveWaterborne PU adhesiveHot-melt PU adhesiveRead brief - Footwear
Thermoformed heel counter
The heel counter is the rigid or semi-rigid structural internal part of the heel…
Injected TPUThermoformable TPUTPU-fabric compositesRead brief - Industrial Manufacturing and Chemicals
Press and calender roller coatings
Complements Application B-64 (Roller coatings in paper plants), focusing on othe…
Specific-hardness cast PUPolyether PU for hydrolysis resistancePolyester PU for chemical resistanceRead brief