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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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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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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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May 14, 2019

Introducing X-Swift: Swiftly shaping the athleisure shoe market with material innovations and the latest footwear technology

Guangzhou, China – May 15, 2019 – BASF, Longterm Concept, and Gu Guoyi have collaborated to develop X-Swift - a newly designed athleisure shoe that showcases four outstanding BASF advanced material innovations fused into one shoe with the latest footwear automation technology. The X-Swift is collaboratively designed by renowned footwear designer Gu Guoyi and BASF’s Creation Center, BASF’s dedicated touch-point for engaging and inspiring designers, bridging the gap between conceptual ideas of creators and the technical possibilities offered by BASF. The design is also multi-purpose; allowing individuals to wear the same pair of shoes to work, and their next work-out.
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November 21, 2018

BASF debuts at China Marine Economy Expo 2018 in Zhanjiang

BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies, will for the first time exhibit at the China Marine Economy Expo (CMEE) in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, including solutions for the sustainability of the marine economy as well as a range of innovations designed to enhance quality of life.
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