Heatproof corn-based textile

Upholstery Journal | February 2008

Mazda Motor Corp. will be using a new high performance corn-based fabric in its all-new Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid minivan. The corn-based polymer used in the fabric is said to be a step forward in durability and heat resistance.

Mazda said the fabric, which is made from Teijin’s new Biofront bio plastic fiber, is resistant to wear and tear, does not fade from sun exposure and is flame retardant, fulfilling the stringent quality and durability necessary for use in car interiors.

Biofront is a polylactic acid-based fiber made by fermenting starch taken from such grains as corn. In the past, bio-polymers derived from corn starch have attracted much attention due to their environmentally friendly nature, but have come in for criticism because they do not offer the same level of performance as oil-based plastics in terms of heat and shock resistance during fabric processing and after-care.

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