JOMO EcoPET: Less Weight, Greater Efficiency and Proven Technical Performance for the Automotive Industry
How thermoforming recycled-content polyester helps develop lighter, more durable and sustainable automotive components.
In the automotive industry, every kilogram matters. Reducing component weight helps improve vehicle energy efficiency, in both combustion-engine and electric vehicles, while meeting the technical requirements of each application.
JOMO EcoPET is a thermoformable technical material made from 100% polyester fibers with approximately 50% recycled content.
MORE THAN 30% WEIGHT REDUCTION
In selected applications, replacing conventional components with solutions developed using JOMO EcoPET has achieved weight reductions of more than 30%, depending on component geometry and the material previously used.
Beyond reducing vehicle mass, EcoPET offers design flexibility for components with different geometries, embossed features, interlocking systems and customized finishes.
LABORATORY-TESTED TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
EcoPET has undergone laboratory testing with results relevant to automotive interior applications:
• Flammability: passed testing according to FMVSS 302:2020, with a flame propagation rate of 0 mm/min in all five tested specimens.
• Edge safety: passed testing according to ABNT NBR 15570:2021, with no sharp edges or rupture under the test conditions.
• Dimensional stability: changes of only −0.02% longitudinally and −0.05% transversely in testing at 80 °C according to ISO 23999:2021.
• Flexural strength: 6.3 MPa, with a flexural modulus of 201 MPa, according to ASTM D790-17.
Its polyester composition, characterized by low moisture absorption, also helps discourage conditions favorable to mold growth.
TECHNOLOGY FOR DIFFERENT AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
EcoPET’s versatility enables the development of side panels, trim components, parcel-shelf closures and other technical parts for vehicle interiors.
Through thermoforming and finishing options using fabrics or synthetic laminates, JOMO develops components tailored to the requirements of each project.
JOMO EcoPET: less weight, technical performance and greater sustainability for mobility.
Explore our automotive components: https://jomo.com.br/en/automotive-and-bus-components/ or contact JOMO to develop a customized solution.
Note: Laboratory results apply to the specimens and conditions tested. Weight reductions depend on the application and the component being replaced. Mold resistance was not specifically tested.
