Burscheid, Germany – 15 April 2014. Johnson Controls, a global industrial company with core businesses in the automotive, building, and battery industry, has developed a coating for fabrics that keeps automotive seats clean and hygienic. The coating repels dirt and liquid, and protects passengers from microbes and static.
“Seat covers are subject to heavy use throughout a vehicle’s lifetime. To prevent damage caused by spilled coffee, ketchup, a child’s dirty hands or microbes, for example, we have developed FreshPer4mance,” said Peter Heift, group vice president and general manager trim at Johnson Controls Automotive Seating.
FreshPer4mance is a highly effective coating that can be applied to all cover fabrics. For optimum, long-lasting protection, Johnson Controls coats the entire fabric – not just one side – in the new product. FreshPer4mance makes textiles liquid-repellent, stain-resistant, antistatic and antimicrobial. All sorts of stubborn dirt can be removed with one easy wipe, without leaving any marks.
This makes the seats easier to keep clean, hygienic and odor free. FreshPer4mance is ideal for heavily used seat covers in commercial vehicles, as well as for vehicles with constantly changing drivers, e.g. rental cars, car-sharing and pool vehicles. It also increases the cleanliness and value of private vehicles.
FreshPer4mance enables automakers to expand their range of trim fabrics to include lighter colors and thus offer their customers more distinctive and customized vehicle options.
A video on FreshPer4mance is available at: youtu.be/LQrhuzWT4OI
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Annoying: Spilt coffee on seat covers. |
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The left panel of seat cover fabric is uncoated – here the coffee stain immediately soaks into the fabric. The right panel of fabric has been treated with the Johnson Controls FreshPer4mance coating. Here the coffee forms pearls on the surface and is easily wiped off with a cloth – without leaving any marks. |
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Unsightly: Ketchup on seat covers. |
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While the Ketchup smeared on the left, uncoated panel of fabric causes damage, it can easily be wiped off the right panel with FreshPer4mance coating. |
For more information, please contact:
Johnson Controls GmbH
Automotive Seating
Industriestraße 20–30
51399 Burscheid, Germany
Oliver Herkert
Tel.: +49 2174 65-4348
E-Mail: oliver.herkert@jci.com
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful.
About Johnson Controls Automotive Experience
Johnson Controls is a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics. We support all major automakers in the differentiation of their vehicles through our products, technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities. With 240 locations worldwide, we are where our customers need us to be. Consumers have enjoyed the comfort and style of our products, from single components to complete interiors. With our global capability we supply approximately 50 million cars per year.
