Future total cost of ownership is expressed in carbon footprint. JSP, a global raw material supplier, is leading the design of EPP systems for closed-loop recycling to meet the Green Deal. Using certified closed-loop raw materials is key. EPP solutions using structural inserts and fixation points are a challenge for closed-loop recycling upon vehicle dismantling. Case studies will show practical solutions that can be implemented in the design and manufacturing process of high-precision interior components to minimize the carbon footprint during the full lifecycle. Savings in terms of weight, production cost and ultimately carbon footprint will be highlighted.

An exciting journey that starts with OEM design innovation, followed by application evaluations and selection, continues through OEM technology validation and RFQ preparation. Along the way, further benchmarking studies are conducted to confirm the technology's competitiveness, while an ecosystem is built to ultimately bring the technology to market.

The automotive industry continually seeks innovative functionalities to enhance user experience, focusing on comfort and security. Structural components play a crucial role, and implementing a sophisticated sensorization system can alert drivers to damage, optimizing the replacement and/or arrangement of parts. Additionally, thermal regulation systems can significantly improve driving comfort by offering a customized experience. To achieve these goals, we are exploring technologies such as printed electronics techniques and the integration of conductive yarns into the car's fabrics. These solutions hold great potential for enhancing sensorization and thermal regulation in automotive applications, contributing to a safer and more comfortable driving experience.

Products with recycled fabrics are the trend nowadays. More and more brands are using recycled fabrics in their new collections. We are one of the biggest producers of recycled polyester yarn, which is made from waste textile. It is closed-loop recycling: once the textile products cannot be used anymore, we can recycle them. There is always some polyester textile used in the car. For this, Cyclone yarn can be the best choice.

The presentation will explain how the recycled leather is made, from the scraps to the final finishing. We will speak about composition – all the materials and substances contained in the recycled leather and why they are used and put together to get the final product; performance – physical properties of the recycled leather; quality – technology and production sites introduction and quality control overview; LCA – environmental impact estimation certificate; future project – preparing to build up a smart technology plant in East Asia to rescue worldwide leather waste.