What Is Alcantara? History of Microfiber Leather Used in Cars, Fashion and Art

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Mar 02, 2024

What Is Alcantara? History of Microfiber Leather Used in Cars, Fashion and Art

A bold Alcantara curtain dominates the stage in 2017 at the Teatro Regio Torino in Turin, Italy. A new book explores the synthetic material in fashion and art. If you’re into cars, you’ve heard about

A bold Alcantara curtain dominates the stage in 2017 at the Teatro Regio Torino in Turin, Italy.

A new book explores the synthetic material in fashion and art.

If you’re into cars, you’ve heard about Alcantara.

The suede-like fabric covers the steering wheels of Lamborghini Huracáns and Porsche 911s, as well as the seats of BMW i8s and Bugatti Chirons. The new Ferrari Purosangue SUV offers a special interior trim option that includes Alcantara made from recycled materials.