In Japan, Toray Industries announced it has developed a new variety of Ultrasuede, a material which partially consists of 100% plant-based polyester. 

The company said Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) will adopt this developed material to the headrest covers in ANA Green Jet from November this year. 

Ultrasuede nu is a non-woven material for a genuine leather appearance with a base material of Ultrasuede and a special resin treatment applied to its surface. The firm said that the latest Ultrasuede nu is the first Ultrasuede product which partially consists 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 non-woven structure, and about 30% plant-based polyester is used in the reinforcement fabric called scrim, Toray Industries said.

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