Alcantara ® One material, endless applications
MADE IN ITALY
TAILOR-MADE
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABILITY
ART, DESIGN AND CREATIVITY
Alcantara ® the
result of an exclusive technology
Alcantara® remains an unquestionable leader in the market of new-generation materials based on ultra-microfibres. The Alcantara brand has developed a range of products boasting unparalleled quality, richness and durability of colours, strength, and resistance, while delivering the exquisite softness of premium microfibres. Patented in the early 1970s and manufactured using advanced technologies, the material has a suede-like texture. Elegantly tactile and silk soft, it only appears delicate. In fact, the material is extremely durable, as confirmed by laboratory tests. As a result, it is used in such demanding interiors as those of racing cars and airplanes.
Dekoma is the Official Distributor of Alcantara® for Interior Residential, Marine, Contract in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania and Latvia.
Tailor-made
Alcantara’s ® kaleidoscope of patterns and colours
Alcantara offers endless possibilities of extreme customization through a combination of special surface finishes, colours and designs.Its stylistic proposals are infinitive: from printing, perforations, laser processing, to embroidery, electro –welding, embossing, engraving and weaving, as well as teaming it with other prestigious materials. These are the elements that allow Alcantara to customize its customers’ visions and transform their desires into reality.
Since many years Alcantara has been cultivating an extremely rewarding relationship with the design community, collaborating with both established designers and creative avant-gardes. The material became the means by which international artists and designers express their creativity.
Alcantara is used by leading global and luxury brands in various application fields:
Residential, Contract, Nautical, Fashion and accessories, Consumer electronics, Automotive
Leading furniture and car manufacturers, designers, and architects, as well as luxury fashion houses choose Alcantara® to add prestige to their products. These choices are motivated by various reasons, ranging from technological aspects to the unique design and functionality of Alcantara®.
Dekoma is the sole distributor of all Alcantara products for the Residential, Contract, and Nautical sectors.
Colours that never fade
Colours make Alcantara® stand out not only because of their sheer number but also because of the option to customise them upon customer request. What makes the material’s palette of colours unique is their crafted purity and durability.
Alcantara materials subjected to Xenotest 450 have demonstrated unmatched colour fastness to light compared to other textile products. The test lasted 140 h and was conducted at 82˚C with relative humidity of 20 %.
NOTI LE MONDE and Alcantara Multilayer Cadium 4025, Goya red 3096, Orange 4131
500 colours in the palette
76 colours in stock
A superior material
Exceptionally soft and delicate to the touch, Alcantara® offers a sense of sensuous comfort and pleasure. The material adds a touch of uniqueness and luxury to all items, interiors, and furniture.
Featuring a natural look in a wide range of colours, Alcantara boasts its own “personality” and uniqueness that competitors simply cannot replicate. The outstanding properties of Alcantara are so impressive that it is used even in the production of car and airplane interiors, where quality requirements are incredibly high. This is possible because Alcantara represents a fusion of contemporary functionality and the timeless appeal of beauty.
Alcantara ®
and its unique properties
Alcantara®
Natural leather
EASY MAINTENANCE
UNIFORM STRUCTURE
LIGHTNESS
RICHNESS OF COLOURS
RESISTANCE TO SHRINKING AND STRETCHING
MOISTURE PERMEABILITY
BREATHABILITY
ABRASION RESISTANCE
durable — resistant to shrinking and stretching
easy to maintain (suitable for washing and ironing)
uniquely soft and pleasant to the touch — sensory aspect
similar properties to wool — warm in winter and cool in summer
remarkably light
breathable — safe for user health
exceptionally resistant to sunlight
perfectly uniform thickness and texture, reducing waste during production
Created to last
unquestionable abrasion resistance
Specialised tests have demonstrated the unquestionable abrasion resistance of Alcantara®, which outperforms both traditional microfibre-based textile materials and nonwoven composites. The Martindale test conducted in Alcantara’s laboratories yielded a result of over 150,000 cycles.
For comparison, 35,000 Martindale cycles is equivalent to the entire lifespan of a sofa at home or a car seat under normal use.
Alcantara ®
conscious production with a focus on sustainability
Alcantara® is manufactured in the company’s production plant in Nera Montoro, Umbria. Alcantara’s headquarters are located in Milan, which allows for continuous control of the company’s environmental impact.
This is the only microfibre-based product manufactured in Europe, with all other competing products being imported from the Far East. Local production ensures reliable and timely deliveries, service flexibility, and ecological awareness. En-
vironmental stewardship, daily cooperation with research centres, universities, etc. — all of these efforts have made Alcantara’s plant one of the first to receive the Carbon Neutral certification.
Protecting the environment and tackling climate change is part of Alcantara’s company ethos, focusing primarily on: carbon neutrality regular sustainability reports available on the company’s website recycling of water used in production fibres, including recycled ones — partially bio-based polyester — mechanically and chemically recycled PET alternative to natural leather and suede products — animal protection eco-certification
The Oeko-Tex certification pertains to the specialised applications of Alcantara products in interior fittings, transportation, and clothing and finishing materials.
Effortless maintenance cleaning instructions
Alcantara® preserves its attractive appearance for a long time, requiring only soap and water for maintenance.
Localised stains can be cleaned as follows:
beer, eggs, milk, cream, blood
juice, fruit, vegetables, jam, jelly, syrup, ketchup, coffee, tea
pens, markers, lipstick, shoe polish, oil, grease, chewing-gum
clean with a neutral detergent solution, rinse. Repeat for dried-up stains.
wash with a neutral detergent solution, remove stains using citric acid, rinse well.
mustard, wine, liquor
dissolve with ethanol (colourless), gently wipe with a gauze pad, then clean with a detergent solution and rinse well.
wash with a detergent solution, remove heavy stains using citric acid, rinse well.
Alcantara collaborates with top furniture manufacturers and architectural studios on projects in public spaces, hotels, offices, and shops, where high technical standards are required. Alcantara® is also applied in yacht and ship interiors.
Alcantara — a hallmark of luxury
Alcantara is used in the production of luxury furniture, wall panels, and interior accessories (e.g. drawer fittings, wardrobes, display stands) in hotels, offices, and boutiques all around the world.
ROMA Musical Theatre in Warsaw
NOWY STYL
Alcantara AVANT FR Goya Red 3096
Alcantara Eumaeus Dune 1254
Alcantara
premium quality for residential interiors
ENERGY modular sofa
by Aris Concept
Alcantara Multilayer
Baby Grey 3490
JAZZ chair by Aris Concept Alcantara Multilayer Gold 1153
LE MONDE sofa by Noti Alcantara Multilayer Cadium 4025, Goya Red 3096, Orange 4131
SOPRANO EXCELLENCE
lounge furniture set by KLER
Alcantara Multilayer
Lichen 6406
TANGO armchair by KLER
Alcantara Multilayer
Lichen 6406
CORNETTA armchair by KLER
Alcantara Multilayer Taupe 4180
Alcantara
arts, design and creativity
As part of the Arena Design fair and the “City Alive with Design” initiative, we have once again presented the “Alcantara” exhibition at the Myszkowski Atelier gallery in Poznań, Poland.
Alcantara at the Triennale Exhibition, Milan
Hologram
never
lies, look for products with authentic labelling
The one and only, Alcantara® certificate of authenticity
As the exclusive distributor of Alcantara® in Poland and Central Eastern Europe, Dekoma has introduced a certificate of authenticity for the materials sold by this renowned Italian brand.
The document is included with every purchase. It is both a guarantee of the highest “Made in Italy” quality and a confirmation of the right to use the manufacturer’s warranty. Additionally, it serves as proof that the customer acquired an original product, which significantly surpasses the existing market imitations in its functional and aesthetic qualities.
Created through a unique, proprietary process, Alcantara® is an exceptional material. It can be applied to cover any shape or surface, offering unparalleled aesthetic, technical, and sensory qualities.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of the Italian company Alcantara S.p.A. The “®” symbol plays a vital role, indicating the technology and advantages of using the original product. The Alcantara® certificate of authenticity serves a similar purpose — anyone who receives it with their purchased material can be certain that they have acquired the original.
