Our leather finishing solutions empower the automotive interior industry to create next‑generation, sustainable materials for applications ranging from steering wheels to door trims and center consoles. By working closely with leading OEMs and global automotive brands, we develop advanced finishing technologies that elevate performance, durability, and aesthetics.
Stahl’s leather finishing solutions for the automotive industry enhance both the performance and appearance of interior leather surfaces. Our portfolio supports OEMs and tier suppliers with durable, low‑impact finishes that deliver long‑lasting protection, consistent color, and a premium tactile experience. All designed to meet today's automotive requirements.
We offer a variety of finishing solutions that support the production of multiple types of leather.
Discover our finishing solutions in the overview below:
Stahl Stay Clean® technology for stain-resistant leather surfaces.
STAHL STAY CLEAN® ADVANCED PROTECTIVE COATING FOR LEATHER AND SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
STAHL STAY SILENT®: LONG-LASTING NOISE SUPPRESSION FOR VEHICLE INTERIORS
BEAUTIFUL SCRATCH-RESISTANT MATTE COATINGS WITH POLYMATTE® FOR SYNTHETICS AND LEATHER
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.
With our expertise in sustainably produced car interior surfaces, Stahl supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a range of automotive services
Discover our inspiring leather collections and design items based on different Pantone trend colors. Made with sustainable product solutions in leather finishing.
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Sensory influence
Shared mobility impact
Interiors as living spaces
Smart, sustainable materials
Stahl proudly introduces Syncros™, a novel generation of hyperfunctional carbodiimide crosslinkers designed to bring high performance and sustainability to leather finishing.
Stahl has been awarded the Platinum rating by EcoVadis for the fourth year in a row. It is a proud moment to be recognised by Ecovadis within the top 1% of over 150,000 companies assessed worldwide.
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Waalwijk, the Netherlands, 25 January 2024 – Stahl, the world leader in speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has achieved Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) MRSL 3.1 Gateway certification for 2,151 products in its portfolio. This achievement underlines Stahl’s ongoing commitment to the ZDHC mission of achieving the highest standards for sustainable chemical management.
