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Haptex® (PU) - Innovative Synthetic Leather Solution

The concept of Haptex is born out of the pursuit to surpass the everyday norms; embodying sustainability in both design and quality in your everyday applications. From automotive interiors to designer fashion items and furnishing, we aspire to become more than just providing synthetic leather solutions. Haptex is your sophisticated response to international design trends with its, unifying function, effortless form and intelligent craftsmanship.

We also respect our earth and take pride in our role in the greater community. That’s why Haptex are the first solution for synthetic leather with zero organic solvent that adheres to low VOC standards – giving you a peace of mind as you get about your everyday life.

Welcome to the Haptex life.

Discover how Haptex has changed the synthetic leather industry

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Haptex, BASFs innovative polyurethane solution for synthetic leather now certified ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX
Trade News | August 4, 2020

BASF South East Asia joins ZDHC Foundation to scale up sustainability in the leather, textile, and footwear industry

Singapore – July 23, 2020 – BASF South East Asia has joined the ZDHC Foundation as a “Contributor” in its Chemical Industry category. The partnership with the Foundation and its extensive pool of experts from organizations in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear industry underlines BASF’s commitment to being an industry leader in driving sustainable chemistry, innovation and best practices. Additionally, Haptex® is the first BASF material solution that has received the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certification for the production of synthetic leather. 
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June 28, 2020

Haptex 2.0 – Renewed design for the next generation of synthetic leather applications

BASF today launched 10 variations of Haptex 2.0 – a new and improved series of its innovative polyurethane (PU) solution for the production of synthetic leather. Enhanced with a higher peel strength, anti-yellowing, and high abrasion performance properties, Haptex 2.0 enables designers to achieve high performance and the desired appearance of applications using synthetic leather across different industries, such as furniture, footwear, automotive, apparel, and accessories. Additionally, without using any organic solvents, synthetic leather made with Haptex 2.0 meets stringent VOC standards. 
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June 7, 2020

BASF’s innovative polyurethane solution Haptex® makes NIO’s car seat cover safer and more comfortable

NIO, a leading new energy vehicle company, has upgraded with enhanced seat covers made of BASF’s Haptex® material, the first polyurethane (PU) solution made without the use of organic solvents. It helps reduce emission and thus odors, thereby improving the interior air quality of cars. With its excellent haptics, Haptex also helps enhance the look and feel of seatings for NIO.
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Trade News | October 9, 2019

The campervan of the future: BASF presents concept vehicle VisionVenture at K2019

The VisionVenture, co-created by BASF and HYMER, is a near-production glimpse into the future of van life. Using the development expertise of the BASF Creation Center, a new class of van has been created that blazes a trail in lightweight construction, independence, travel experience and design. The vehicle celebrated its world premiere at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Germany, at the end of August. Now, BASF will present the VisionVenture at K2019 (Hall 5, Stand C21/D21) in Duesseldorf from October 16 to 23.
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September 25, 2019

BASF and Enchi Shen collaborate to shape the future of streetwear fashion with The Black Sun Project’s latest collection

BASF and Enchi Shen, a renowned Shanghai-based fashion Chief Operating Officer of The Black Sun Project, have once again joined forces to unveil ‘Hybrid’ – a streetwear collection combining fashion-forward designs and functionality made possible with fabric innovation based on BASF’s innovative material solutions Freeflex® fiber and Haptex® polyurethane (PU).
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