FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Skin-Friendly
Synthetic Leather for Greener Consumer Electronics for the Metaverse
Aging
Resistant Silicone Alternative to PU and other Faux Leathers
Hsinchu,
Taiwan, November 19, 2021 - Experienced silicone product
manufacturer General Silicones (GS) releases today its VL301 Silicone
Velvet Leather. The soft, velvet-like touch makes the leather material
ideal for consumer electronics like headsets, AR/VR glasses and gloves
for the metaverse, and other consumer electronics that often get
exposed to the wearer's skin.
Anti-Allergic
Skin Friendly Material
Electronic manufacturers currently rely on PU-based faux leather, which
can create allergic reactions for some users during prolonged use. The
VL301 Silicone Velvet leather is made from silicone. Silicone is
well-known for its non-allergenic properties and is preferred for baby
products. GS has manufactured silicone products for over 50 years and
supplies silicone products for the infant, toys, and healthcare
industry.
Long-Lasting
Synthetic Leather that does not Crack and Decolorize
PU leather commonly used in consumer electronics cracks and becomes
sticky from natural oils at skin and hair contact areas. Sweat and
humidity adds to this effect by additionally degrading the PU material,
leading to decolorization. On the other hand, silicone is an inert
material that neither reacts to oils nor cleaning products like
detergents or alcohol. Silicone is also UV-resistant. It does not age,
discolor or crack under direct sunlight.
A
Green Vegan Leather Alternative to PU Leather
The vegan leather of GS brand is manufactured using silicone. The raw
material is extracted from silica, which is the main component of sand.
Studies have shown that pure silicone carries no harmful consequences
on nature or humans. This material is both durable, recyclable, and
harmless. The carbon footprint of silicone products is low as silicone
products reduce more carbon dioxide emissions during their lifetime
than created during the manufacturing process.
Supporting
COP26 targets by Reducing Electronic Waste Creation
Consumer electronics such as headsets are often discarded not due to
failing electronics but due to the damages in the device's looks from
cracking and decolorizing leather. Manufacturers can prevent the
creation of unnecessary electronic waste by extending product life by
using silicone leather. Customer satisfaction will be increased, and
the brands' image for quality will be sustained for the product's
entire lifetime.
Patented
Innovation for Silicone Printability and Adhesion
The patented Compo-SiL®
technology of GS resolves two key elements that
have prevented the widespread use of silicone leather so far.
Compo-SiL®
technology allows strong and lasting bonding of silicone
leather to textiles, metals, and other base materials using standard
industrial adhesives commonly used in mass production. Even
roll-to-roll mass production of silicone leather is possible with
Compo-SiL®
leather.
Digital printing of the base surface of Compo-SiL®
leather allows
manufacturers to print logos and decorative prints. The prints are
protected from environmental damage and wear by the silicone cover
sheet, allowing brands to experiment with the material for increased
individualization and artistic expression of their final product.
Sourcing managers and manufacturers interested in more information on
Compo-SiL®
silicone leather can contact General Silicones at
[email protected].
About
General Silicones
General Silicones (GS) was founded in 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan, and is
now represented worldwide – including Europe, China, Japan, and
South-East Asian countries. GS is a major distributor of silicone
materials and an active silicone products manufacturer with ISO 9001,
IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications. The company has manufacturing
plants in Hsinchu, Taiwan; Wujiang, China; and Bac Giang, Vietnam. With
decades of experience in this field, GS has the ability and capacity to
provide a wide range of silicone products for many industries,
including medical, automobile, consumer products, electronics, and IT.
For more information about GS, please visit www.generalsilicones.com.
For more information on Compo-SiL®,
please
visit www.compo-sil.com