Ultrafabrics textiles aim at transforming bus and coach interiors

Sponsored and authored by Ultrafabrics.
Opening picture: Ultrafabrics for Virgin Galactic

For over 25 years, Ultrafabrics has redefined performance textiles, blending luxury, durability, and sustainability to create an innovative alternative to PVC and vinyl.

Trusted by top brands like Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, MAN, and even taking off into space with Virgin Galactic, Ultrafabrics is introducing an expanded range of ECE R118.04-certified collections designed for high-performance seating and passenger transport upholstery.

Ultrafabrics textiles for buses: strength plus sophistication

Passenger transport interiors face relentless wear, requiring durable upholstery, but this does not have to mean sacrificing on style or comfort. Engineered with proprietary Takumi™ Technology, Ultrafabrics offers unmatched durability with exceptional hydrolysis resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance in high-traffic passenger transport environments.

Stain-resistant and bleach-cleanable surfaces ensure effortless maintenance, keeping interiors pristine. Passenger comfort is a priority, with climate control technology providing year-round comfort, while skin-friendly, odourless, and hypoallergenic properties enhance the journey. Low VOCs contribute to healthier air quality, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere.

Ultrafabrics expands signature collections

Ultrafabrics presents a versatile collection designed to enhance bus and coach interiors with innovative fabric solutions. With a wide range of colours to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect fit to transform your fleet.

• Ultraleather reimagines leather with a buttery-soft touch, lasting durability, and an extensive colour palette.
• Volar Bio is a breakthrough in sustainability, composed of a 66% blend of recycled, renewable, and bio-based materials without compromising performance.
• Pearlized combines a soft luminescence with a classic natural grain, adding a hint of refined glamour to any interior.
• The Eco Tech collection makes a bold statement in texture, featuring a distinctive shagreen pattern that provides a luxurious, tactile experience.
• Wired stands out with a striking matte finish and a two-tone geometric pattern, making a bold visual impact.

Sustainability without sacrifice

Ultrafabrics believes high-performance should never come at a compromise. That is why its materials are always free from harmful substances such as conflict minerals, heavy metal stabilisers, formaldehyde, plasticiser phthalates, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), PVC, PFOA, and PFAS. Each of these collections contain at least 50% rapidly renewable and/or recycled materials, with ingredients like renewable FSC/PEFC-certified rayon, post-consumer recycled plastic, and bio-based resins. By prioritising sustainable innovation, the company continues to reduce its environmental footprint while delivering the comfort and sophistication for which it is known.

A smarter alternative to PVC for bus textiles

For decades, PVC has dominated passenger transport interiors, despite its environmental and performance limitations. Ultrafabrics’ polyurethane textiles present a superior solution, offering greater durability, improved comfort, with a lightweight construction that enhances fuel efficiency.

Not all coated fabrics are created equal. Ultrafabrics goes beyond industry expectations, subjecting its materials to rigorous testing for hydrolysis resistance. These stringent evaluations ensure that the materials will not crack or delaminate, even under the most demanding conditions.

The future of bus & coach interiors starts here

With its expanded Bus & Coach collection, Ultrafabrics sets the benchmark for performance fabrics in passenger transport interiors. As the industry moves toward more innovative and sustainable solutions, Ultrafabrics leads the way in transforming passenger experiences with advanced textile technology and superior durability.