Volkswagen has partnered with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH to develop sustainable materials using industrial hemp. This collaboration aims to create an eco-friendly surface material for Volkswagen vehicles by 2028.
The material, known as LOVR™, is made entirely from bio-based hemp, using by-products from the regional hemp industry.
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It can be produced on existing industrial equipment and is fully recyclable or compostable, making it a promising alternative to synthetic leather.
Volkswagen’s Technical Development team, along with Revoltech, is focused on innovative and resource-efficient solutions for vehicle production.
The project has already received positive feedback from customers and is seen as a key part of Volkswagen’s sustainability-driven ACCELERATE strategy. The material is scalable and could play a significant role in future Volkswagen models.
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