Multiknit - TENOWO NONWOVENS

MULTIKNIT is a special nonwoven fabric from the field of stitch-bonded nonwovens (“ZETASTITCH”). In this process, a fiber pile is consolidated into a three-dimensional material through the combined action of various needle-knitting tools. This material is characterized by two interlaced sides that are easy to laminate and drape, with fibers arranged vertically between them. As a result, this material can achieve properties that closely resemble those of foam.

A particular focus of our innovation is on the use of recyclable materials. Due to its positive properties and advantages, ZETASTITCH is very well positioned in the market across many sectors.

Applications for Zetastitch Multiknit

Seat lamination

Cured in Place Pipe ("CIPP")

Wireharnessing

filter edge binding

sound-absorbing office equipment

foam replacement in roof liners

More applications

Transportation Seating: foam plush pad replacement (auto, bus, rail, aircraft, etc.)
Transportation Trim: foam replacement: roof liners, parcel shelves, luggage-compartment lining, door side, dashboard, cold air diffuser, and other trim options)
Infrastructure: Cured In Place Pipes (trenchless pipe rehabilitation)
Filtration: Filter edge binding
Athletic Shoes: Performance Strobel sock.
Acoustic Improvement: Recycled wallpaper, mobile partitions, sound-absorbing office equipment

Performance spectrum

Grammage and surface feel

Our technology can be used to map grammage ranges of 150 g/m² to approx. 450 g/m² and thicknesses from approx. 2 mm to approx. 6 mm. The feel of the material can also be systematically influenced by means of a process of thermal consolidation.

Combined with laminating materials

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Multiknit ultrasonic bonded with textile fabric

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Multiknit sewed with velour-leather

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Multiknit flame bonded with synthetic leather

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Hotmelt-lamination with textile fabric

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Multiknit with perforated leather

The benefits of Multiknit for seating applications

ZETASTITCH MULTIKNIT use is growing incredibly fast, particularly in automotive seating. As an alternative to foam, the market demand for MULTIKNIT is very high; well-known OEMs in the premium segment have been using it with success for years, thanks to its improved longevity performance, pleasant textile feel and its superb fit in even critical areas of seat contours.

In addition, ZETASTITCH offers excellent air permeability, creasing / wrinkle resistance in composite form. It significantly reduces FOG/VOC, and hydrolysis issues.

This product is increasingly coming into focus, particularly in connection with sustainability issues, and is also gaining prominence in non-automotive seating applications.

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Benefits and properties at a glance:

Higher performance ingress/egress compared to traditionally used materials
Compatible compression hardness and resilient properties, similar to traditional materials
Improved finishing (better fit, good shaping performance, optimal sewability)
No breaks, kinks or wrinkles in the composite compared to upholstery products
Greater seating comfort thanks to improved air permeability and moisture wicking
Benefits regarding fogging, emissions or odor
Use of fibers made from recycled PET and/or renewable raw materials
Recyclable when processed in mono-material streams

Benefits over foam

Recycled fibers and recyclability

Good properties for outer fabrics

Zetastitch Multiknit offers superior surface finish effects compared to traditional foam plush pad. It does not exhibit undesired “moire”, “orange peel” and resists creasing and wrinkles that are commonly exhibited with traditional plush pad foams. Traditional foam plush pads often exhibit wrinkles and creases contributing to visually unpleasing seat appearance. In addition, Zetastitch Multiknit does not discolor, crock, or degrade.

Added comfort for the end user

Optimal emission characteristics

From plastic bottles to High-Tech-Nonwovens

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Responsibly produced

The use of fibres made from recycled PET and/or renewable raw materials is combined with a resource-efficient manufacturing process. As the material is bonded solely through thermal and mechanical processes, no additional chemical binders are required.

Colorful fibers and nonwovens

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Ecological Footprint

Production:
Is energy-saving and occurs only through mechanical and thermal consolidation, without chemical additives, certified under ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 50001 (energy management)

Low-emission:
Unproblematic in terms of fogging, emissions or odor

Cycle-driven:
Use of recycled and/or sustainable raw materials

Recyclable:
Completely recyclable when carried out in 100% PET

Long lasting durability

Excellent INGRESS/EGRESS test results

TENOWO recently completed a 50,000 cycle Ingress/Egress test cycle with a Multiknit and Polyester cloth laminated assembly. The results of the testing have shown Multiknit to be a superior performer with full rebound to its original characteristics and no delamination of cloth, vinyl or leather. The seat cushion insert showed line to line scan data that further supports the limited wear statement.

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HEADQUARTERS
TENOWO GmbH
Fabrikzeile 21
95028 Hof
Germany

TENOWO GmbH
Plant Reichenbach
Am Windrad 5
08468 Heinsdorfergrund / Reichenbach
Germany

TENOWO GmbH
Plant Mittweida
Viersener Straße 18
09648 Mittweida
Germany
TENOWO Italia S.r.l.
Via Sardegna, 18/20
20072 Fizzonasco di Pieve Emanuele (MI)
Italia
TENOWO Huzhou New Materials Co., Ltd.
555 Huangzhishan Road
Huzhou City 313005
Zhejiang Province
China
TENOWO Inc.
1968 Kawai Road
Lincolnton, N.C. 28092
USA
TENOWO de Mexico S de RL de CV
Real de Lomas 350, Int. 113
Lomas 4a Sección
San Luis Potosí, SLP C.P 78216
Mexico
TENOWO Haiphong Co. Ltd
Lot CN 7.2E, Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park (Zone II) (DEEP C 2A Industrial Zone)
belong to Dinh Vu – Cat Hai Economic Zone, Dong Hai 2 ward, Hai An district
180000 Haiphong
Vietnam