SERTEX, new Bio-Based Artificial Leather fabric by Flokser

Flokser, Turkey-based leather and suede producer has developed SERTEX – an innovative synthetic leather fabric with 70 per cent renewable content made from bio-based materials from DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products and BioAmber. The manufacturer claims that the new synthetic leather performs better with improved scratch resistance and a softer hand as compared to currently available synthetic leathers made from petroleum-derived chemicals. The company is also known for first in Turkey phthalate free artificial leather polyurethane systems.

BioAmber claims that this new eco-friendly artificial leather fabric demonstrates the performance that bio-based materials can offer in technically challenging applications. Working on sustainability and having made remarkable developments, Ekin Tükek, Flokser Group board member said, “Working with BioAmber and DuPont Tate & Lyle has helped us generate fresh ideas and develop new products that offer a unique combination of performance and sustainability for our industry.”