Q - Does fiber from fiber-coated parts affect electronic components?
A- An estimated 50% of flocked automotive interior parts are installed adjacent to or containing electronic components. AFA members have not experienced any warrantee issues due to electronic failures. Note that flock fibers are produced from non-conductive polymers.

Q - Will fiber fall off of the headliner?
A - Advances in adhesive and processing technology make it possible to produce fiber-coated fabrics that meet all required durability and environmental exposure specifications.

Q - Is the abrasion resistance of fiber-coated fabric up to automotive standards?
A - Fiber-coated fabrics have met and surpassed the rigid OEM specifications for automotive seating.

Q - Have the past issues with fiber-coated products been fixed?
A - Advances in adhesive and processing technology make it possible to produce fiber-coated fabrics that meet all required durability and environmental exposure specifications.

Q - Why should I spend so much money to fiber-coat parts?
A - Fiber-coating is actually a highly cost competitive method for adding aesthetic value and performance for applications requiring visual, tactile and noise-vibration-harshness improvement.

Q - Doesn't the fiber fade too fast?
A - The fiber used for fiber-coating can be produced to meet all applicable OEM standards for light fastness. Fiber-coating can utilize solution dyed fiber to provide the performance required in extreme exposure areas.

Q - Who needs more velvet?
A - Fiber-coating offers a variety of surface finishes from suede to velvet. Selection of fiber type, denier, length, and finish can add value with a wide variety of appearance, texture and tactile effects.

Q -Do fiber-coated products have advantages over other methods?
A-Fiber-coating offers advantages of flexibility in shape, color, appearance, texture, and feel that are unmatched by any other method.

Additional features of the embedded-fiber surface construction:
-Hook type apparel fasteners will not grip fiber-coated surfaces.
-Surface will not pill
-Easy to clean properly. Soil does not entrap in fibers.

Use of the same fiber finish on different substrates allows moldable fabrics to be combined with fiber-coated plastics and textile constructions for coordinated interiors.