Alonso Mercader revolutionizes technical textiles for interiors: goodbye PVC, hello innovative polyurethane

At Alonso Mercader, we understand the demands of architects, interior designers, upholsterers, and specifiers who are looking for more sustainable, technical, and comfortable materials for contract, hotel, residential, and collective projects. That’s why we present Super Filtech and Super Panam, two interior textiles that mark a before and after in professional upholstery.

Why leave PVC behind in upholstery projects?

PVC has been a popular choice in interior design for years due to its durability, but it has clear limitations:

  • Rigidity and lack of softness, which make it uncomfortable in interior spaces.
  • Poor sustainability,  an increasingly important aspect in contract and hotel projects.
  • Limited aesthetics, which are not in line with current interior design trends.

Today’s customers demand innovative technical fabrics that combine comfort, resistance, and sustainability.

Super Filtech and Super Panam: water-based polyurethane technical textiles

The Super Filtech and Super Panam fabrics, part of the Filtech collection, are 100% water-based polyurethane (PU). Their design makes them the best alternative to PVC in interiors, offering:

  • Superior breathability and a soft feel.
  • Fire-retardant properties, essential in contract and collective spaces.
  • Easy cleaning and maintenance, ideal for high-traffic areas.
  • Greater  sustainability, complying with the sector’s ecological standards.

With these products, Alonso Mercader reinforces its role as a technical manufacturer of innovative textiles for multiple applications: contract, hospitality, catering, nautical, furniture, transportation, aviation, healthcare, and communities.

Advantages over polyester and cotton in interior design

Some professionals try to replace PVC with polyester or cotton fabrics, but these materials lack technical performance:

  • They are not inherently flame-retardant.
  • They are more difficult to clean.
  • They are less durable in areas of intensive use.

In contrast, Alonso Mercader‘s polyurethanes offer a perfect balance between aesthetics, comfort, and technical performance.

Elegant and versatile textiles for contract and hotel projects

The textures of Super Filtech and Super Panam are elegant, professional, and versatile, making them ideal for both vertical applications and seating. They work perfectly in:

  • Hotels and restaurants.
  • Residential and commercial spaces.
  • Contract and collective projects (cinemas, gyms, theaters, spas).

With Alonso Mercader, professionals find innovative textile solutions that elevate the experience of every project.