The new material laif® VyP belongs to the next generation of breathable, air permeable upholstery materials. The innovative hybrid material of vinyl and polyurethane makes use of their best characteristics: the softness of the surface and the durability of the material.
With our high-quality upholstery materials, you can’t go wrong. Whether with an amazingly realistic leather look, metallic gloss, or textile look. With no animal components, we manufacture upholstery materials that represent a true alternative to genuine leather.
Only raw materials are used that do not contain any common solvents and are based on high-quality, aqueous PU systems and finishes to create the breathable artificial leather laif® VyP. As a hybrid material, the new product combines the characteristics of vinyl and polyurethane and thus giving you the best of both worlds. On one hand, it is long-lasting, wear-resistant, and robust, on the other, the new material is extremely comfortable, soft to the touch, and elegant. This makes laif® VyP suitable for a host of applications. With sustainable ingredients such as water-based finish and PU components and a resource-conserving, energy-efficient manufacturing process, the material is also thoroughly sustainable and has a green footprint.
laif® VyP represents a milestone in the history of the surface specialist. The innovation bundles the know-how from six decades. Continental has been marketing high-quality upholstery fabrics for every conceivable application under the skai® brand since 1958. laif® VyP marks a highlight in this development. With its classic leather grain and a wide range of colors, laif® VyP opens up new possibilities for the furniture market.
laif® VyP stands out with excellent characteristics and advantages such as breathability, air and water-vapor permeability, and softness. It has already been used in THE PIONEER Concept Car. There, the seat surfaces and lower side sections of the backs consist of the innovative material. It is also ideally suited for all other types of chairs and couches.
Thanks to its breathable surface, laif® VyP sets new standards for comfort. No matter how long you sit, it isn’t sticky or unpleasant.
laif® VyP is air and water-vapor permeable. It makes sitting more comfortable than ever before.
laif® VyP is particularly comfortable to sit on due to its extremely soft, supple surface. It maintains its pleasant feel even after extended sitting.
The high-quality look and the feel of the upholstery material are part of the reason that laif® VyP is used on a variety of furniture and always looks good. Its genuine leather look and particularly pleasant feel combine a high-quality “look and feel” with a high degree of functionality.
