Coats: the material revolution driven by thermoforming technology
Coats, the undisputed global leader in the supply of industrial threads and textiles, continues to redefine industry standards by pushing the limits of material innovation. Tradition and avant-garde seamlessly merge in a relentless pursuit of solutions that elevate performance, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal.
The latest innovation frontier at Coats lies in a unique application of high-frequency and thermoforming processes, particularly on materials made from recycled wood (such as the rx v5000 series material). Claudio Assenza, Coats Sales Director Italy (Lifestyle Division), signifies this, outlining a landscape of unprecedented opportunities for the luxury and design sectors.
The true breakthrough is the ability to mold complex materials, overcoming previous structural limitations. “The real novelty is that we’ve begun utilizing specialized technological processes, employing both high-frequency and thermoforming. This recycled wood-based material can now be processed to take on even highly unusual shapes,” Mr. Assenza explains. This technology, , allows materials to have different shapes, including leathers, to be stabilized also for climate chamber and to be shaped into three-dimensional forms once considered unthinkable or only achievable through less efficient techniques.
The impact of this innovation extends far beyond mere aesthetics. Thermoforming these materials makes it possible to create embossed patterns and structures with unparalleled precision and lightness. For instance, in the leather goods sector, the ability to eliminate the use of not sustainable fillers for creating volume in logos or detailing results in a final product that is both more defined and significantly lighter.
“We have vastly optimized the structuring process. We previously relied on several fillers, but now, by leveraging the inherent nature of our recycled wood-based material, we can directly impart the desired shape. This eliminates the need for unnecessary fillers, drastically reducing the component’s weight and ensuring a superior level of definition and precision,” the Sales Director underscores. This technological advancement is opening up “a universe” of creative possibilities, especially in product design and Lifestyle. Beyond the creative aspect, the technology offers tangible economic and environmental benefits. The thermos shaping processing, combined with the use of GRS-certified recycled wood-based materials, highlights Coats’ commitment to more conscientious production.
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