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
URschaum
Stable molded parts for furniture, automotive and acoustics
Modular technology + process-driven customer support
Prototyping & test runs up to series readiness

Awards & Innovation Programs

German Design Award Special 2022 German Raw Material Efficiency Award 2022 materialPREIS 2022 Circular Valley Global Entrepreneurship Centre

Why the market needs an alternative

Conventional PU foams can create risks for health, production and the environment.

Isocyanates

Isocyanates are toxic compounds used in PU foams and can pose health risks and environmental impacts.

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
URschaum

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.

Furniture (unfinished foam chair)

Automotive

Interior applications where low emissions and quality matter.

Automotive (unfinished foam car seat)

Acoustics

Absorbers and panels with strong acoustic performance.

Acoustics

Production process

A reproducible workflow – from mixing to thermal forming.

  1. 1

    Suspension

    Raw materials are converted into a suspension.

  2. 2

    Additives

    Additives are introduced to tune properties.

  3. 3

    Mixing

    Components are mixed thoroughly for homogeneity.

  4. 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
URschaum machine

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

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