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ALCANTARA®: ITALIAN EXCELLENCE IN PRESTIGE COVERINGS
A unique, versatile material that makes every day extraordinary

Alcantara® is a unique and innovative covering material, result of a unique and proprietary technology.
It offers an extraordinary combination of sensoriality, aesthetics and functionality that is associated to an ethical and social awareness that define an extremely exclusive contemporary life style.
It is the life style of those who love enjoying deeply the products they use every day, fully respecting the environment.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.

That little ® means many things: it identifies technology, usage advantages and a lifestyle that are absolutely distinctive and unique, and it is a guarantee for consumers against imitations.

Born in 1972, Alcantara® is Made in Italy. The Head Quarter of the Company is in Milan, while all the production phases of the material take place within the 450,000 square meters of the large Nera Montoro factory, near the city of Terni, in Umbria.

This attention to continuous improvements in the quality area is guaranteed by the numerous certifications that Alcantara S.p.A. has obtained throughout the years:
- UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 certification, for the conformity of the Quality Management System to international regulations. Provided by ICIM S.p.A. (part of CISQ-Automotive).
- Certification according to the ISO/TS 16949:2002 specification, provided by ICIM S.p.A. for the automotive sector.
- UNI EN ISO 14001:2004 certification for the conformity of the Environmental Management System to the requirements of international regulations.
- Öko-Tex Standard 100 certification, obtained in 1994, that guarantees for a non-toxic product when it is in contact with human skin.
- Authenticity certification, introduced for applications in the Interior Design world, which guarantees the originality and the authenticity of the product.
- Ethical certification SA 8000, obtained in March 2008, (an international standard that underlines the ethical degree and the social responsibility of a company).

STYLE AND TECHNOLOGY: TAILOR MADE SOLUTIONS ACCORDING TO ALCANTARA®

The demand for innovation represents a specific need for the most selective consumers and it calls for the capacity to provide tailor-made solutions, a perfect synthesis of style and technology.
For many years, the company has been thoroughly dedicated to innovation, in both styling and technology.
Bespoke solutions require an integrated company approach and the capacity to listen to the market and its needs. In this process, the Alcantara® R&D role is fundamental. Unique in Europe, searching for new processes to use for future market opportunities.
Alcantara S.p.A. has an impressive technological know-how that allows it to satisfy both technical and style-related needs. Also thanks to its Applications Development Center (C.S.A.), it can develop colors and product typologies upon request, following the most complex briefs.

This partnership approach has allowed the company to strengthen its link with the most demanding international companies operating in several sectors, and has brought to surprisingly positive results.

ALCANTARA®, LEADERS’ CHOICE

Leading brands of several sectors – from the car industry through to interior design and architecture – know that the most modern, evolved and avant-garde audience is constantly looking for what is simply “beyond belief”: sensual pleasure coupled with performance, comfort with beauty. They want objects and spaces that can grant them extraordinary experiences, every day.
In order to provide a suitable answer to the dreams of this audience, leading brands use Alcantara®. Because with Alcantara® the extraordinary becomes a daily pleasure and what is “beyond belief” turns into reality.

Let us consider the car industry. Alcantara® is now a fundamental component of car design. Anti-static, breathable, anchoring, Alcantara® is now considered the material that can provide car interiors with a new quality. Functionality and resistance make it suitable for intensive use, while elegance and comfort renew driver’s satisfaction on a daily basis.
In the fashion sector, the constant focus on technological evolution and the possibility of offering bespoke finishes makes Alcantara® an ideal partner – the number one. Laser cutting, electro-forming and electro-welding are the most innovative production processes, an important addition to the more established way of working. Through these processes it is now possible to obtain any creative surface and to bring out exclusivity, style and originality. Whatever the original idea, Alcantara® is the ideal solution to make it real in the best possible way.
Both architects and Interior Designers know this very well. They were the first ones to draw inspiration from virtually unlimited Alcantara® array of colors and effects, and from its capacity to make any material fall in love with it. This versatility makes Alcantara® “the” material for making interiors of private and public spaces comfortable, functional and resistant. The designers who chose Alcantara® know that they can cover also the most contemporary, daring lines with elegance and prestige.

ALCANTARA®, THE FIRST 100% SUSTAINABLE MADE IN ITALY

Alcantara® is the first completely sustainable Italian-made product. As part of an important sustainability project the company has attained “Carbon Neutral” certification relative to the entire production process of the Alcantara® material. This means zero carbon dioxide emissions.
Alcantara S.p.A. has always been attentive to conserving the environment, health and safety, and protecting workers’ rights. This attitude is demonstrated by the ongoing processes of corporate improvement and by the numerous certifications that the company has obtained.