Hutchinson innovates to slash carbon emissions without compromising performance for automotive sealing

Amiens, France – In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, Hutchinson has developed innovative materials that significantly reduce carbon emissions while maintaining high performance standards. Responding to the increasing pressure from legislators and customers for more ecological vehicles, Hutchinson was tasked by a major European automotive manufacturer to create a new generation of window seals using at least 30% sustainable materials.

Hutchinson’s solution involved the creation of two new materials: revea® TPE 428, which contains 37% biobased, biosourced, or recycled ingredients, and revea® TPE 426, which contains 29% biobased, biosourced, or recycled ingredients. These materials deliver the desired properties for various window seals, offering substantial CO2 savings—25% reduction with revea® TPE 428 and 16% with revea® TPE 426 compared to traditional materials.

The new materials ensure that the performance, durability, and robustness of the seals remain uncompromised, allowing the automotive manufacturer to enhance the sustainability of its upcoming model without impacting customer satisfaction or vehicle performance. Hutchinson’s commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by their growing portfolio of products containing revea® materials, all of which contain at least 25% recycled or bio-based raw materials.

This initiative is part of Hutchinson’s broader goal to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050. With plans to industrialize this solution and explore production at their Brazilian plants, Hutchinson is paving the way for a more sustainable future in the automotive industry.