Isocyanates
Isocyanates are toxic compounds used in PU foams and can pose health risks and environmental impacts.
Sustainable alternative to PU flexible foam
URschaum: bio-based, isocyanate-free and circular-ready.
Eco Softfibre provides machines, material and process know-how for bio-based foam production – including small batch sizes, raw-material subscriptions and process support.
isocyanate-freeno classic PU chemistry
low-emissionfor healthy indoor air
scalablefrom R&D to series
Stable molded parts for furniture, automotive and acoustics
Modular technology + process-driven customer support
Prototyping & test runs up to series readiness
Awards & Innovation Programs
Why the market needs an alternative
Conventional PU foams can create risks for health, production and the environment.
VOC emissions
Conventional PU foams can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) affecting indoor air quality and wellbeing.
Eco Softfibre solution: URschaum
URschaum is a bio-based, isocyanate-free material – safe, low-emission and suited for high-quality molded parts.
Value proposition
- High material quality with genuine sustainability
- Reproducible, stable molded parts
- Options for furniture, automotive and interior acoustics
- Technology + machine + process know-how from one source
Key properties
Benefits of Eco Softfibre materials in real applications.
Breathable
Open-cell structure supporting comfort and moisture management.
Acoustics
Strong sound absorption for panels and interior applications.
Feel
Pleasant surface and touch for premium products.
Applications
Sustainability, comfort and healthy indoor air – without PU flexible foam.
Furniture
Stable, reproducible molded parts for seats, backrests and padding.
Automotive
Interior applications where low emissions and quality matter.
Acoustics
Absorbers and panels with strong acoustic performance.
Production process
A reproducible workflow – from mixing to thermal forming.
- 1
Suspension
Raw materials are converted into a suspension.
- 2
Additives
Additives are introduced to tune properties.
- 3
Mixing
Components are mixed thoroughly for homogeneity.
- 4
Thermal forming
URschaum is thermally processed in molds and demolded.
Machine portfolio
Each system is custom-built – size, capacity and automation level are scalable.
From development to series
- Compact R&D systems
- Series lines with higher throughput
- Integration into existing production environments
- Same safe URschaum process across all sizes
Production services
Small batch solutions – test, validate and optimize under real conditions.
Prototyping
Support for prototypes and small series to validate material and molded part quality before a machine purchase.
Test runs
Validation for specific applications and joint process optimization up to series readiness.
Contact
We provide technology, machines and process know-how for sustainable bio-based foams. Tell us briefly what you plan – we will get back to you.
Eco Softfibre AG
Unterer Biel 4
6467 Schattdorf, Switzerland