Ultrasuede nu is a nonwoven material for a genuine leather appearance with a base material of Ultrasuede and a special resin treatment applied to its surface. The latest Ultrasuede nu developed by Toray is the first to partially consist of 100% plant-based polyester for the ultra-fine fibers on the surface of the base material. In addition, about 30% plant-based polyurethane is used inside of the nonwoven structure and about 30% plant-based polyester is used in the reinforcement fabric called scrim, making this developed product the world’s highest level of plant-based raw material content for the non-woven material for a genuine leather appearance. ANA decided to adopt Ultrasuede nu because it is the environmentally conscious material that combines luxurious texture, design and high functionality.

Toray is developing 100% plant-derived polyesters in line with efforts to make its mainline polymers biobased to help materialize a carbon-neutral, circular economy that does not depend on fossil resources.

Since the world’s first commercial production of Ultrasuede, using plant-based recycled resources as part of its raw materials in 2015, Toray has been focusing on the development of eco-conscious products and will continue to develop products using higher plant-based raw material. Under the Ultrasuede™ vision of “to enrich society through empowered creativity and materials evolution”, we will continue to take on the challenge of realizing Toray Group’s corporate philosophy, ” Contributing to society through the creation of new value with innovative ideas, technologies, and products”.