Steron coating now standard and available worldwide

A few years ago, BASF created completely new ways to give surfaces an extremely unusual look and feel through use of a polyurethane dispersion with the brand name Steron®. Now, the company has automated the technology and is launching the first production applications in the automotive and furniture industries. The coating system combines the characteristics of leather, artificial leather, fabric and soft-touch materials. During a transfer process, Steron can be used on leather and fabric as well as on cardboard, paper and plastics. Fields of application vary from automotive applications and clothing articles as bags, accessories and shoes to furniture and high-quality packaging. The material is air-permeable, scratch-resistant and dirt-repellent. Production and application of Steron are currently being offered by BASF as a completely package under a licensing agreement. The package includes the chemistry, technology and joint development with the customer as well as application-oriented service. Photo: BASF – The Chemical Company, 2013

Steron coating now standard and available worldwide

A few years ago, BASF created completely new ways to give surfaces an extremely unusual look and feel through use of a polyurethane dispersion with the brand name Steron®. Now, the company has automated the technology and is launching the first production applications in the automotive and furniture industries. The coating system combines the characteristics of leather, artificial leather, fabric and soft-touch materials. During a transfer process, Steron can be used on leather and fabric as well as on cardboard, paper and plastics. Fields of application vary from automotive applications and clothing articles as bags, accessories and shoes to furniture and high-quality packaging. The material is air-permeable, scratch-resistant and dirt-repellent. Production and application of Steron are currently being offered by BASF as a completely package under a licensing agreement. The package includes the chemistry, technology and joint development with the customer as well as application-oriented service. Photo: BASF – The Chemical Company, 2013