skai® Evida Fiber – more nature than ever before

Sustainability and artificial leather - two realms that seemed as far apart as the North and South Poles just a few years ago. With the further development of skai® Evida Fiber, Continental has not only succeeded in bringing them into harmony with each other, but has practically fused them together. Ninety percent of the components used in the high-quality upholstery fabric, which bears the Oeko-Tex seal in accordance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100, are made from natural and renewable raw materials sourced both locally and from across the EU. Furthermore, common plasticizers are rigorously dispensed with in production. Instead, alternatives based on renewable raw materials are used. Natural mineral fillers and pigments were also selected on the basis of the high sustainability requirements.

But this high-quality vegan material doesn’t merely impress with its intrinsic values. Its functional qualities include high abrasion resistance, disinfectant resistance and tear resistance, and it is PAH-free, phthalate-free and lightfast. The resulting durability and easy maintenance predestine skai® Evida Fiber in particular for applications in the demanding commercial and residential sectors, including medical and physiotherapy practices, as well as hotels, restaurants and cafés. The material with a deliberately chosen sustainability look also meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Act, toy standard and common flame retardancy ratings.

Thanks to its practical properties, skai® Evida Fiber contributes to the fulfillment of Continental’s ambitious sustainability goals throughout the entire product life cycle, from production through to disposal.