Today, choosing a material is no longer just about how it looks.

For products exposed to friction, stains and external impact, surface durability defines both product lifespan and competitiveness. Introducing High Performance Fabric a material that adds a special polymer layer to conventional textiles to elevate protection and functionality.

A clear trend is emerging across the CMF industry: protection and functionality are becoming as important as aesthetics in material selection. In environments frequently exposed to abrasion, tearing and contamination, the durability of the material itself determines product competitiveness as much as surface design does.

High Performance Fabric is a CMF material in which a special polymer layer is applied to the surface of conventional textiles, maximizing abrasion resistance, flame resistance, antimicrobial performance and water repellency.

Intops, the company behind hida, has secured the technology to apply this process  already proven across multiple high-performance industries to home appliance exteriors. Its potential applications are now expanding beyond outdoor and tactical gear to premium appliance exteriors and mobility interiors.

6 Key Performance Features of High Performance Fabric

01 · A Surface That Doesn’t Wear Down
Up to 10x the surface durability of conventional leather and nylon.
Holds its shape over time, even in high-touch, high-friction areas.
▸ See how many cycles it withstood on our website

02 · Built to Resist Punctures and Cuts
Micro guard plates protect against sharp protrusions like awls, blades and glass shards.The level of protection varies with plate density.

03 · Easy-Clean, Water-Resistant Surface
Moisture isn’t absorbed  it beads up and rolls right off.
Stains simply wipe away.

Please check the remaining three performance features on the web.

Where Can It Be Used? Beyond Outdoor, Into Appliances and Mobility

Today, it is mainly used where performance comes first  outdoor apparel, military gear and supercar interiors. With advances in processing technology, its applications are now extending to home appliance exteriors.

Abrasion, puncture and cut resistance are especially effective in areas prone to friction or external impact. Antimicrobial performance suits hygiene-critical products, and water repellency suits stain-prone areas.

Patterns and colors can be freely developed, and the material is available in both sheet and roll types. Properties can be combined to match the functional requirements of each product.

For more detailed CMF inquiries, please contact hida@hidalab.com.

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