NEW YORK—Toray International America, Inc., makers of Ultrasuede Ambiance and Torale Luxe, will exhibit at HDExpo 2011 in Las Vegas, May 18 to 20. The branded Ultrasuede and Torale upholstery covers offer eco-friendly solutions to specifiers of hospitality and design furnishings and installations.
In 2009, Toray debuted EcoDesign, an environmentally responsible line of products based on innovative recycling technology, or PET chemical recycling. The new technology results in reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions by a minimum average of 80 percent. EcoDesign captures industrial materials, such as scrap polyester films, from the Toray manufacturing processes and recycles them for use in building high-quality fibers and textiles.
EcoDesign technology has been used to redesign the original ultra-microfiber, Ultrasuede Ambiance, which is available in 96 colors, and is ideal for use in interiors and in upholstery applications.
Torale Luxe, the supple, pliant luxury leather alternative from the makers of Ultrasuede, is now available in six on-trend colors—Gold, Dove, Truffle, Tarnish, Pewter and Pear. Torale Luxe is ideal for upholstered furniture in commercial projects, and is especially popular for application on benches, headboards, gaming chairs and other occasional seating. It may also be directly applied as a cover to hard surfaces.
Cleans with Mild Soap, Water
Characteristics of Torale Luxe include: rich grain for a solid “grip;” full color range; fire-retardance; colorfastness; resistance to abrasion, sagging, crocking and shrinking; and easy cleaning with mild soap and water. Torale Luxe can be stacked for cutting, which greatly reduces waste and creates greater yield per square foot, a significant economic advantage.
In addition, the construction of both Torale Luxe and its backcloth meet industry needs for stretch and recovery—thick enough for industrial use, but versatile enough for the fashion, home and transportation applications.
Torale compares favorably with the sophisticated look of leather, but without the environmental or ethical consequences of using animal skins, ideal for greater finished product durability that better fits today’s green-minded attitudes. Environmental advantages include environmentally friendly production processes that help reduce CO2 emissions and eliminate the need for harmful chemicals and byproducts typically associated with tanning.
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