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21/01/2016

Covestro: And then came polyurethane

Until the early 1940s, the fashion and footwear industries were reliant on leather when producing high quality products. Availability was limited, however, and quality depended on how the animals had been reared and kept. And then polyurethane as a coating for textiles came into fashion.

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Expert in PU coating processes: Rolf Irnich, Director Technical Development Global Textile at Covestro Photo: SAK

Expert in PU coating processes: Rolf Irnich, Director Technical Development Global Textile at Covestro Photo: SAK

 
Polyurethane-coated textiles are widely used for imitation leather Photo: SAK

Polyurethane-coated textiles are widely used for imitation leather Photo: SAK

 
Expert in PU coating processes: Rolf Irnich, Director Technical Development Global Textile at Covestro Photo: SAK

Expert in PU coating processes: Rolf Irnich, Director Technical Development Global Textile at Covestro Photo: SAK

 
On its unique pilot plant, Covestro can adapt its water-based coatings to its customers' processes Photo: Covestro

On its unique pilot plant, Covestro can adapt its water-based coatings to its customers' processes Photo: Covestro

 
On 20 October 2015, Nick Smith, Vice President Global Head of Global Coatings (Covestro) signed the first INSQIN Partnership Agreement on Chinese s...

On 20 October 2015, Nick Smith, Vice President Global Head of Global Coatings (Covestro) signed the first INSQIN Partnership Agreement on Chinese soil with Kunshan Xiefu New Material Photo: Covestro

 
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