What is Specflex REN and who developed it?

Specflex REN is a sustainable polyurethane seating solution for automotive applications, developed through a collaboration between Dow Inc and Adient. It uses bio-attributed feedstocks and is ISCC PLUS certified, designed to reduce the carbon footprint of car interiors without compromising performance.

How does Specflex REN support the automotive industry's sustainability goals?

Specflex REN supports the automotive industry's sustainability goals by providing a lower-carbon material solution aligned with the growing demand for eco-friendly components, especially as electric vehicle (EV) production scales globally. Its use of bio-attributed feedstocks and ISCC PLUS certification enables automakers to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicle interiors while maintaining functional performance.

Bio-Attributed Polyurethane Foam Transforms Automotive Seating

Aug 4, 2026

Dow Inc and Adient launched Specflex REN, a sustainable polyurethane seating solution using bio-attributed feedstocks. This ISCC PLUS certified foam aims to reduce the carbon footprint of car interiors as EV production scales globally.

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