Volvo Cars’ new Woolmark-certified interiors

Since it was founded in 1927, Volvo has grown to be one of the most respected car brands in the world with sales now in more than 100 countries. Last year, Volvo Cars introduced Woolmark-certified wool blend fabric into several of its models.

Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars has always been well known for its focus on the safety of its cars’ drivers and passengers. More recently, the company has added the safety of the planet to its guiding principles with a strong commitment to sustainability. Volvo Cars aims for all its new cars to be fully electric by 2030 and for the company itself to become a circular business and climate-neutral by 2040.

This commitment to sustainability extends to the interior of its cars. In 2020, Volvo Cars introduced the option of tailored wool blend upholstery into several of its models and has continued to expand its use of the fabric, including in the EX90, Volvo Cars’ new fully electric SUV. Volvo Cars states that the upholstery represents a “respectful connection to natural materials.”

The whole supply chain of the upholstery is Woolmark-certified and the company itself last year became a Woolmark licensee and introduced the Wool Blend Performance label prominently on its seat covers.

As well as its well-known eco-credentials, wool provides the upholstery with performance benefits, such as comfort and breathability, for the driver and passengers. In winter, the seating will not feel cold – and in summer, it will not get too hot.

The Woolmark Company was included in the product development of the fabric, which is made in Europe from a blend of 30% new wool and 70% polyester.

Source: AWI