Industry processes
Processes we support
IPCO solutions
Industry processes
IPCO solutions
Fashion
Today’s sustainable fashion market requires ethical vegan alternatives to leather. IPCO double belt presses and scattering systems are being used to produce quality sustainable leather alternatives in the quantities and sizes that the industry needs.
Eco friendly fashion companies including leading brands are seeking to increase their use of plant based leather alternatives for ethical, environmental and commercial reasons. That means producers of biodegradable leather urgently need to increase volumes without compromising quality. IPCO ThermoPress HB equipment can provide this capability in a single continuous production system, delivering the output speeds needed for commercial viability.
To produce the many different styles, colors and effects needed, the artificial leather manufacturing process requires precision scattering and carefully regulated temperatures and pressures at each stage. Thermal processing controls on our dual belt conveyors and scattering units incorporated into the production line enable this.
Bio-leathers produced using IPCO machinery are a solution for the circular economy, as they use renewable sources of materials, without the chemicals needed in traditional tanneries, and are fully recyclable at end of life. That makes them attractive to end customers looking for environmentally sustainable fashion brands to support – and so to the brands themselves.
Producers of sustainable alternatives to leather can work with the material scientists at IPCO’s productivity centers to explore ways to streamline the artificial leather manufacturing process and develop new products.
With service technicians and technical experts in 25 countries worldwide, IPCO customers benefit from ongoing operational support to optimize production and increase productivity. We also offer preventative maintenance including site inspections, as well as highly responsive local support to maximize production uptime.
Scale-up in volume
26x
A single IPCO ThermoPress enabled a bio-leather client to achieve its high production target.
Rolls of MIRUM® plant based leather alternative
1.6m wide
IPCO’s double belt presses are the only platform capable of producing MIRUM at the capacity required.
Productivity centers across the world
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Work with our experts to develop and test new materials and solutions.
IPCO works closely with innovative companies at the forefront of the pvc free production of eco friendly fashion materials. Our specialist manufacturing equipment enables these businesses to raise production volumes with no compromise on quality. Advanced polymer curing creates the desired look and feel.
Operating in 25 countries with dedicated sales and service teams
100+ years of expertise in process manufacturing
Productivity centers in Europe, the US and Asia to support your product development
With steel belt technology, ThermoPress systems allow heating and pressure to be precisely adapted in incremental steps
Multiple output options, allowing you to produce sheets and rolls in the quantities required
Viable for continuous production at high speeds
World leader in precision scattering technologies with ScatterPro
Suitable for creating the right cure on different types of plant based leather and vegan leather alternatives
Renowned for ease of control, adjustment, cleaning and maintenance
Double belt presses
IPCO’s modular double belt presses can seamlessly integrate numerous processes into one continuous system, for efficient production at scale.
Scattering systems
IPCO’s oscillating and rotating brush-off systems deliver versatile and precise scattering for powders, granules, fibers, chips, flakes, and other materials.
IPCO as a partner
IPCO works with a range of companies developing and manufacturing alternatives to animal leather. Our experience and technology enable them to scale production and our productivity centers provide an opportunity to test and co-develop new sustainable materials.
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