Mazda: plant-sourced fiber for vehicle interiors

Japanese automaker Mazda has introduced a biofabric made from completely plant-sourced fibers, suitable for use in vehicle interiors -- an industry's first. Developed in collaboration with Teijin Limited and Teijin Fibers Limited, this new biofabric does not contain any oil-based materials, yet it possesses the quality and durability required for use in vehicle seat covers.