As part of the Pangea Corporate Trend Show series, Pangea 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, two new product offerings that set new benchmarks for lower environmental impact, innovative recycled chemistry, and reduced Global Warming Potential (GWP).<\/p>\n
Introducing Pangea Pulvera: Ecological Leather with a Circular Process<\/strong> Pulvera stands out as a luxurious, sustainable material that exemplifies Pangea’s commitment to eco-friendly innovations in automotive interiors.<\/p>\n Introducing Pangea Verita: Lavish, Compostable Leather with Low Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n Pangea 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, emphasizing its unique characteristics while maintaining a lower environmental footprint.<\/p>\n Verita’s 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.<\/p>\n Building a Sustainable Future with Bio-Based Materials<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n About Pangea<\/strong><\/p>\n Pangea is a global leather supplier to the worlds leading automotive brands, providing sustainable solutions that drive the future of interiors. Headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Pangea serves its customers on four continents with 3,000 team members. For more information, visit www.pangeamade.com<\/a>, and follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Jacquelyn Smith, Pangea Media Attachments<\/strong><\/p>\n Photos accompanying this announcement are available at<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/f2c32e02-b825-4e44-b87b-5fcfbc759fb9<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/cfcc917f-8319-4571-abc1-dcaf4ace7bd1<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/15726cd1-c6fc-4161-ba24-17c08a2649d8<\/a><\/p>\n A video accompanying this announcement is available at<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/0f84f732-42fd-47eb-8f17-dd74c3bfdb4a<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
Pulvera is a full-bodied leather that embraces a circular manufacturing process. By incorporating a recycled compound made from buffing waste, Pulvera significantly reduces its environmental footprint. This unique process, which utilizes water and renewable energy, transforms leather waste into a valuable resource that replaces nearly half of the chemicals used in dyeing and softening the leather.<\/p>\n\n
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Pangea’s new products, Pulvera and Verita, showcase how high bio-based content materials can revolutionize the automotive industry without compromising performance. With traditional Pangea leathers already achieving 80-85% bio-based content, Pulvera and Verita push these boundaries further, reaching up to 92% bio-based in their end products.<\/p>\n
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