F/LIST unveils first-of-a-kind sustainable materials for the cabin

Handcrafted interiors expert F.LIST has unveiled the first portfolio of bio-based sustainable materials for the business aviation sector.

The suite of innovative materials, which is designed to transform the vision of a sustainable cabin into reality, extends sustainability options for aircraft owners and operators beyond sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsetting programmes.

The materials are not only sustainable but have been specified to deliver tangible advantages in terms of weight, durability and function while simultaneously adding elegance and beauty without compromising quality or cost.

The company says the innovative materials represent new design options that have never been available for the cabin environment. “We want to make a difference, and by creating pragmatic, innovative solutions that support the sustainability narrative, we can foster change. These materials are a good example of how we are implementing a circular economy in-house. We are developing and producing striking new cabin options by reusing remnants of some of the most exclusive raw materials in the world. The products can transform customer ideas while creating eco-friendly products that meet and exceed expectations, last longer and can be recycled at the end of life,” says Melanie Prince, Head of Innovation at F/LIST.

F/LIST AENIGMA was the first product to originate from F/LIST’s multi-disciplinary innovation team. The decorative material fuses traditional jewelry techniques and aerospace technology with cutting-edge chemistry to combine elements as varied as F/LIST stone by-products and ground mother of pearl.

“The incredible blend has evolved into a technical, glamorous material that would be as at home on the catwalk as on the runway. With this material, we are only scratching the surface; the market potential for customers is endless,” explains Prince. Metallic manta ray skin, glistening geometric patterns, and textured glowing surfaces form the basis of the limitless range of possibilities which can be customized with colour, texture and thickness for use on any surface in the cabin.

F/LIST WHISPER Leather is a new type of flexible textile produced from plant-based raw materials. Thin and lightweight, it delivers a fine but durable texture and appealing tactile surfaces yet leaves a low environmental production footprint. Available in customised colours it can be manufactured in a wide selection of surface finishes for sidewalls, bulkheads or any area where a textile material is required.

The chameleon-like F/LIST LINFINIUM is a linseed-based compound with applications ranging from immovable countertops to flexible flooring and is available in various textures. The compound can also incorporate various materials or other elements in any desired palette.

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