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Driving style forward: fashion and automotive interior trends with cutting-edge coatings

Fashion and automotive interior trends with cutting-edge coatings

The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever, blending fashion-forward aesthetics, advanced coating technologies, and sustainability into every detail. Our Automotive 2026 Design Collection explores the trends shaping tomorrow’s interiors—where innovation meets style.

This guide will aid product development by providing valuable sources of popular automobile applications and inspiring tech, such as touch-sensitive CMF solutions. It encourages rethinking automobiles as interior spaces, potentially providing a sense of feeling at home

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The Intersection of Fashion and Automotive Interiors

  • How fashion influences material choices, color palettes, and finishes.

  • The growing demand for premium, customizable, and sustainable interiors.

  • The role of eco-friendly coatings in setting new industry standards.

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Cutting-Edge Coating Technologies

  • Innovations that enhance durability, texture, and sensory appeal.

  • Smart coatings: self-healing, anti-scratch, antimicrobial, and interactive surfaces.

  • High-performance coatings for luxury and high-tech interiors.

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Future Trends: Where Are We Headed?

  • The rise of bio-based and sustainable coatings.

  • Digital and smart surfaces: integrating technology into design.

  • Customization and adaptive materials: the next frontier.

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Key Takeaways

  • Insights on the convergence of fashion and automotive design.

  • The critical role of coatings in performance, aesthetics, and sustainability.

  • Call to action: embrace cutting-edge coatings to stay ahead.

Automotive direction 2026 strategies

  • New Colour Ranges: Unexpected hues for global appeal.

  • Lounge-Inspired Interiors: Flexible cabins that double as entertainment spaces.

  • Modern Vintage: Retro aesthetics with warm tones.

  • Tactile Textiles: Comfort meets style with home-inspired materials.

  • Angular Elements & Wraparound Details: Dynamic, futuristic looks.

  • Visual Messaging & Integrated Patterns: Showcase sustainability through design.

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  • Access to premium designs

  • Discover the latest colours

  • Insight in the lastest trends

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