Selecting right interior trim materials for tomorrow’s vehicles

For long, a vehicle has been judged by its exterior design (look) and the type of powertrain (performance) that drives the vehicle. If price is not a limiting factor, a new car buyer would opt for a vehicle, which looks stunning and is powered by the best combination of engine and transmission to deliver ultimate performance.

Although exterior look and performance remain important, the new generation buyers also paying attention to the quality of interior while making new vehicle buying decisions. Among several factors, new vehicle buyers are considering new features, seating comfort, and the quality of trim materials used in instrument and door trim panels, center and floor consoles, headliners, and carpets. Automakers are responding to these changing requirements of new potential customers and equipping their new vehicles with best quality of interiors that help deliver higher in-vehicle user experience.

The new report on “Selecting right interior trim materials for tomorrow’s vehicles” offers a detailed analysis of key trim materials used in vehicles and how they are changing in dynamic automotive business environment. It also covers how sustainability is driving automakers and their supplier partners to look for environmentally friendly alternatives to almost all interior trim materials currently used in vehicles. Automakers and suppliers are increasing use of recycled materials, as well as materials that can be recycled after they reach end of their life.

1. Overview
a) Report summary
b) Introduction
2. Technology analysis
a) Plastics
b) Fabrics
c) Leather
d) Decorative trims
e) Smart surfaces
f) Lighting
3. OEM analysis
a) Market outlook of key interior trim components
b) Key factors impacting interior trim selection in vehicles
c) KeyOEMs sourcing strategy for interior trims
4. Supplier analysis
a) Antolin
b) Yanfeng
c) Forvia
d) Samvardhana MothersonGroup (SMG)
e) IAC Group
f) BASF
g) Covestro
h) Trinseo
5. Conclusion