IniCycled: Reimagining Recycled Materials

IniCycled, developed by MATERI’ACT, our sustainable materials entity, incorporates 20% to 80% recycled content into automotive components. This reduces dependence on virgin plastics, cutting energy use and carbon emissions by up to 60%. Engineered for diverse applications such as interior trims and under-the-hood parts, IniCycled combines advanced polymer processing with rigorous testing to ensure compliance with demanding safety and performance requirements. Its formulations are designed to deliver mechanical strength, thermal stability, and high-quality aesthetics, making it a reliable alternative to conventional materials.

Bloomera™: Circularity in Action

Bloomera™ transforms production offcuts into high-quality PET yarn for lightweight, durable seat covers that contribute to reduced vehicle weight and lower emissions. Developed in partnership with Indorama Ventures and Tesca, Bloomera™ uses a precise recycling process to ensure consistent material properties. By 2026, it will incorporate materials from decommissioned vehicles, advancing circularity and minimizing reliance on virgin resources. These latest-generation seat covers will offer a carbon footprint almost 25% smaller than a standard 2019 seat cover.

Driving Real Change

Creating IniCycled and Bloomera™ required addressing challenges such as material variability, feedstock supply, and regulatory compliance.  We overcame these obstacles by forging partnerships with industry leaders like Veolia, focused on rigorous R&D, and developed innovative solutions that stabilized sourcing and optimized performance. The innovation and dedication of our teams turned these challenges into high-quality sustainable solutions that push the industry forward. 

Each of our innovations embodies FORVIA’s mission to pioneer technology for mobility experiences that matter to people—creating a new standard for our industry where we can deliver quality, performance, and aesthetics while limiting our impact on the planet.