Automotive Interior Materials Market

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Automotive manufacturers are focusing more on interiors of automotives due to the demand and changing taste and preferences of customers. Manufacturers are seen to concentrate on the materials of automotive interiors which help them to differentiate their brands from others and support their sustainability objectives. There are three basic materials that are used in automotive interiors: vinyl, leather and fabric (velvet, velour and cloth fabrics).

Manufacturers are also using light weight material to reduce the weight of automotives due to continuing concerns regarding fuel efficiency. New technologies and light weight metal alloys are driving the attractiveness of the market. Some of the materials that are redefining the growth of this market include: Stainless Steel, Polyphenylene Oxide, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS), Platinum Group Metals (PGM), Thermoplastic Polyolefins and many more. These materials provide high resistance to oil, low temperature flexibility and excellent elasticity.

Continuous research and development in automotive materials may lead to further opportunities. More joint ventures and mergers may help to cater to the increasing market demand. Some advanced materials such as fabric upholstery require maintenance and cleanliness which may limit the sale of automotives. Also high cost of advanced materials is a big challenge to manufacturers.

Some of the key players in the market include AK Steel Holding Corporation, BASF AG, DuPont (EI) de Nemours, General Electric Company, Goodrich (BF) Performance Materials, Honeywell International Incorporated, United States Steel Corporation, 3M Company, Noveon Incorporate, Hoeganaes Corporation, Material Sciences Corporation, LNP Engineering Plastics, Phillips Plastics Corporation, Sunprene Company etc.