It may look like suede, it may feel like suede, but Alcantara is actually a synthetic textile made from a blend of polyester and polyurethane. It’s a trademarked, proprietary material (hence why the first letter of word is capitalised) that was developed in the 1970s by a Japanese chemist, and has been manufactured by the Italian company Alcantara ever since.
What Is Alcantara Fabric? Lowdown on the Lightweight Vegan Textile
Suede And Alcantara Everything YOU SHOULD KNOW with Jessica Tran
How to choose which Alcantara Your Car Needs
What is Alcantara? Autoweek explains
What is Alcantara? Autoweek explains
Review: Pinnacle Black Label Suede-Soft Alcantara Cleaner
Which Is Better, Leather, Suede, or Alcantara?
DIY, Alcantara Wrapping Interior
Heads-Up Synthetic Suede Material 54x 108 Headliner Kit Black
Which Is Better, Leather, Suede, or Alcantara?