SO.F.TER. launches a new line of polyolefin based compounds reinforced with vegetable fibers, featuring very good mechanical properties. Developed to fulfill the growing demand for sustainable materials, these composites are fully recyclable and contain fibers coming from renewable sources as a replacement of traditional mineral fillers. These fibers originate from long leaves plants such as flax, sisal, hemp or come from wood flour and working scraps.

The natural fiber reinforced composites are characterized by strength and lightness: tests comparing NF and GF composites having equal properties, prove that the former weighs 10% less than the latter because of a lower density. They also offer better sound-deadening and anti-vibrating properties as well as better resistance to shock and high temperatures.

The lightness of the natural fibers composites makes them particularly suitable for the automotive industry, where the reduction in vehicles weight yields a cutback of emissions. From a functional point of view the natural fiber composites are suitable for the production of internal parts and panels, but their applicative potential also includes visible parts because they can provide very innovative and good looking aesthetical effects.