Heat-resistant technical fabric Compo-SiL®

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Common steering wheel covers are made from PU leather, a material that quickly cracks and ages under UV light and outdoor parking during the summer heat. Compo-SiL® vegan leather sheets are made from silicone rubber, which is inert to UV radiation. Compo-SiL® silicone rubber is weather resistant. It does not soften under high temperatures or crack under sub-zero temperatures. The material is resistant to hydrolysis from rain, seawater, and sweat, making it ideal for outdoor vehicles and marine use. Car and steering wheel brands benefit from Compo-SiL®’s resistance to perspiration, fuel, and oils to provide customers a consistent experience without the risk of degradation even under heavy professional use. Additional benefits of Compo-SiL® are that the leather material is odorless, anti-allergic, and does not contain any solvents that could leak into the sweat of the user's hands. In professional settings, where the steering wheel is without protection by windshields, such as heavy equipment, and in marine environments, that inertness to direct sunlight, rain, heat, and cold make Compo-SiL® a preferred material. Custom Colors, Patterns, and Embossments for Steering Wheel Covers Compo-SiL® vegan leather can be customized to customers' color requirements and adjusts the haptic sensation, embossment, and surface patterns to the provisions of each project. With over 50 years of silicone manufacturing experience, GS can customize the look and feel of the leather to match the requirements of basic styles to luxury brands. A Sustainable Material to Replace PU Leather Compo-SiL® is an eco-friendly vegan leather made from silicone, a material with a low carbon footprint.