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Old 02-11-2007, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by svxistentialist
Diana, I'm of the opinion that different names are used in different markets, but the products are the same, and possibly all made in one or two factories.

I sometimes make the mistake of calling our upholstery Alcantara, the name it goes by in Europe, and which product is used for Lamborghinis and other cars.

So I think Ecsaine, Ultrasuede and Alcantara are all made by the same company Toray Industries.

Does anybody know any different? Are there other manufacturers?

Joe
From what I've read, all are made by Toray, just marketed under different names in different markets. This is the same fabric they use in the Lexus interiors.
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