PANGEA UNVEILS TWO REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTS WITH LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 Nov (Bernama) -- Pangea, an innovator in sustainable materials for the automotive industry, has announced the launch of two groundbreaking products, namely Pulvera and Verita.

These advanced automotive leathers represent a bold step in Pangea's ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices, aligning with the company's vision of creating eco-friendly materials that meet the needs of a changing world.

Pangea's global teams set out to design a new class of leather materials specifically for the automotive industry this year, with these products being not only nearly 90 per cent bio-based in their finished state but also actively diverting materials from landfills, dramatically reducing waste in an innovative way.

As part of the Pangea Corporate Trend Show series, the company introduced "Chart the Path", a key chapter in the company's sustainability journey. Engaging with customers, Pangea outlined how durable, natural materials are transforming the automotive industry while aligning with global sustainability goals.

The highlight of the series was the launch of Pulvera and Verita that set new benchmarks for lower environmental impact, innovative recycled chemistry, and reduced Global Warming Potential (GWP), according to a statement.

Pulvera is a full-bodied leather that embraces a circular manufacturing process, and by incorporating a recycled compound made from buffing waste, it significantly reduces its environmental footprint and stands out as a luxurious, sustainable material that exemplifies Pangea's commitment to eco-friendly innovations in automotive interiors.

Meanwhile, Verita elevates the art of leather craftsmanship by creating a compostable substrate through an alternative metal-free tanning process. This semi-aniline material highlights the natural beauty of the animal hide with minimal coating, emphasising its unique characteristics while maintaining a lower environmental footprint.

Its innovative design and sustainable chemistry enable a higher biogenic carbon content, enhancing its alignment with a circular economy and reducing its overall impact on the environment.

These two new product offerings showcase how high bio-based content materials can revolutionise the automotive industry without compromising performance, and with its traditional leathers already achieving 80 to 85 per cent bio-based content, both products push these boundaries further, reaching up to 92 per cent bio-based in their end products.

These advancements reinforce Pangea's belief that leather, as a natural and highly renewable material, plays a vital role in creating a more sustainable future for the automotive industry. By increasing the use of bio-based resources, Pangea is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of its products and contributing to a healthier planet.

-- BERNAMA