Materials for Aviation
When it comes to sustainable innovation, the sky is the limit. For over 15 years, we’ve been transforming rescued leather waste into high-performing, next-gen materials that help airlines modernise their cabin interiors without compromise.
Hundreds of carriers around the world trust our flagship material, ELeather, to deliver the look and feel of premium leather in a lighter, stronger profile that saves thousands in fuel each year.
Our deep aviation expertise, combined with unmatched end-to-end supply chain control and a relentless commitment to authentic sustainability, Gen Phoenix helps airlines meet and exceed their sustainability goals.
GEN PHOENIX DELIVERS ON PRICE, PERFORMANCE, AND PLANET - PLUS SO MUCH MORE
Advanced durability Infinitely customisable Form meets function Waste reduction Cost efficiency
- Anti-scuff and scratch surfaces help seats look better, longer, and require less-frequent replacement.
- No seat bagging or sagging for the life of the product-retains its ‘just been crafted’ look year-after-year.
- Offering a mix of stock and bespoke colourways, combined with multiple grains, textures, coatings, and finishes.
- Compatible with a range of design possibilities including embossing, printing, stitching and perforation.
- Materials are designed to to look and feel just as luxurious as full grain leather.
- Customers at some of the world’s largest airlines keep seats in service for over 7 years with virtually no signs of wear.
- Delivered in consistent, ready-to-cut rolls with 90% usable area per 5 sqm (based on typical seating upholstery application) compared to a maximum of 70% for leather.
- Our Essence materials are designed for circularity, enabling reductions in trim waste and end-of-life materials.
- More than 48% lighter compared to typical aviation leather resulting in reduced fuel costs and, consequently, reduced carbon emissions.
- A longer product lifespan requires less frequent maintenance and replacement.
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