2010s
Inherently beautiful. Responsibly engineered.
The new era of Ultrasuede® begins.
2010
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Ultrasuede® marks its 40-year anniversary. |
January |
Ultrasuede® HP, the first product made using recycled polyester, is launched. |
April |
The Ultrasuede® business in North America is transferred from Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc. to Toray International America Inc. |
2011
May |
The first solvent-free Ultrasuede® is introduced. |
September |
Ultrasuede® participates at Premiere Vision in Paris for the first time. |
2012
May |
Ultrasuede® LX, our first stretch material, is launched. |
2013
January |
SRT® series vehicles from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep feature seats fitted with Ultrasuede®. |
April |
Ultrasuede® is designated as the global brand for non-woven ultra-microfiber products by Toray. |
2014
April |
Ultrasuede® is launched in Japan, replacing Ecsaine®.
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Low-halogen-type Ultrasuede® material is offered for industrial use. |
2015
January |
Ultrasuede® participates at Heimtextil in Frankfurt for the first time. |
August |
A totally new hybrid Ultrasuede® that features a reflective metallic surface with a tactile suede hand is introduced. |
October |
The first Ultrasuede® made using plant-based polymers processed from biodegradable waste is introduced. |