Volkswagen: materials based on industrial hemp

(CercleFinance.com) - Volkswagen has announced a cooperation agreement with German start-up Revoltech.


The aim is to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp as a substitute for leatherette. These could be used as sustainable surface materials in Volkswagen models from 2028.

The material made from 100% biobased hemp uses residues from the hemp industry. It can be produced on existing industrial plants and recycled or composted at the end of its life in an automobile.

Initial presentations of the innovative material have already received a very positive response and feedback from customers," says the Group.

Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen Brand Board Member in charge of Technical Development: "In our search for new materials, we are very open to new ideas from many different sectors. At Technical Development, we focus on innovative, creative and sustainable solutions for holistic and resource-efficient vehicle development'.

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