Interpretation of the standard of automotive textiles

Automotive textiles are the new blue ocean in the textile product market. China's textile product manufacturers hope to enter the field of automotive textiles. However, the automotive industry is relatively special, and the requirements for related components are very high, and the requirements of different manufacturers are not the same. Therefore, as a cross-industry product standard, it has become a high threshold for companies to enter this field. In this regard, this website consulted Li Xinxing, technical manager of the exterior parts of East China in SGS Automotive Service Department, and hoped to provide guidance for enterprises.

What are the automotive standards organizations and related standards in the world?

In the United States: SAE American Society of Mobile Engineers Standards, AATCC American Dyers and Chemists Association, ASTM International American Society for Testing and Materials, FMVSS US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

In Europe: VDA German Automotive Engineering Society Standard

In Asia: JASO Japan Automotive Engineering Society Standard, GB National Standard, QC Automotive Industry Standard

At present, the standards of large auto companies are: FORD Ford Motor Standard, GM US General Motors Company Standard, GME European General Motors Company Standard, ISUZU Suzuki Motor Company Standard

What is the difference between quality and technical characteristics of automotive textiles and ordinary textiles?

As the main component of automotive interior parts, automotive textiles, in addition to meeting the quality requirements of ordinary textiles, also need to meet some basic requirements of automotive interior parts. Such as volatile organic compounds, flame retardant and so on. At the same time, because of the different parts used in the car, it will put forward higher requirements on the quality related to its use characteristics, such as the seat fabric will emphasize its wear resistance and breathability.

What are the requirements and standards for the quality of automotive textiles in the automotive industry or in major OEMs?

The automotive industry, especially the individual vehicle manufacturers, generally pay attention to the following aspects or higher requirements in the quality of automotive textiles:

1. Volatile organic compounds. Because it is a substance harmful to the human body, all major manufacturers will have a limited amount of requirements. Representative standards that can be referred to are, for example, Volkswagen's VW50180 and Ford's WSS-M99P2222â€“B.

2. Flame retardant. Mainly due to mandatory standards in various countries, representative standards are FMVSS302, GB841 and other standards.

3. Lightfastness. The requirements for light resistance are more diverse, mainly divided by different origins. For example, the illumination standards of American cars are mostly illuminated by XEJ1960 and SAEJ1885. Japanese cars use JISD0205 carbon arc lighting, while German cars often use PV1303 and similar standard xenon illumination. And depending on the location of use, there are different requirements for the time and temperature of the irradiation.

4. Special requirements related to its use characteristics. These requirements mainly depend on the characteristics of the textiles that need to function after being assembled on the assembly. For example, the requirements of the car seat fabric mentioned above, such as car mats and carpets, emphasize the wear resistance.

How should suppliers of automotive textiles respond to industry and buyer requirements?

Suppliers of automotive textiles must comply with industry trends and trends to provide the market with more environmentally friendly, safer and more durable products to meet industry and market requirements. This requires suppliers to understand in a timely manner the national and industry regulations on the environment and safety of automotive textiles, as well as the latest requirements of major vehicle manufacturers for product functions. While understanding the information, we must accurately grasp the degree of compliance of its products with market requirements, and make timely adjustments and improvements. If necessary, you need to seek professional advice and technical services at the same time.

How can suppliers understand and meet the needs of automotive companies?

Testing organizations can leverage the strengths of people, information and technology in the automotive textile industry and partnerships with OEMs to help customers select or manufacture greener, safer and more durable products. The services we can provide include: product testing, technical consulting and technical services for testing, helping customers to interpret various standard requirements, preparing test plans, providing testing services, and formulating test results and requirements of automobile manufacturers with customers. Improve the program to meet the ever-increasing demands of the industry.