Kavalan materials tested in new strategic partnership

Kavalan, a manufacturer of PVC-free wide-format materials has shared details of its strategic partnership with Matic, a manufacturer of cutting, welding, and sewing equipment for the textile manufacturing sector.

Kavalan approached Matic in 2024, asking the company to trial and evaluate Kavalan’s banner materials at its Barcelona headquarters. These included its new industrial textiles as well as a selection of its wide-format digital printing materials.

Matic was reportedly interested in Kavalan’s social and environmental goals, particularly its goal to reduce environmental impact by providing PVC-free materials to the signage and graphics industries.

Kavalan’s range of banner materials, which were recently granted a protective patent, are designed as an environmentally friendly alternative for the advertising materials market.

They feature a composite layer structure which provides fireproofing, waterproofing, and ink absorption capabilities, designed to ensure performance while reducing environmental impact. A base layer is made of high-density polyester fibres to provide high tensile strength.

The product is also designed to not produce toxic emissions when incinerated and is suited for waste-to-energy conversion processes.

As part of the tests of the materials, a Matic Perseo 4000 Impulse welding machine was used to weld Kavalan’s sunlight weldable and industrial fabric. Additionally, a Cronos 4.0 sewing machine was used to sew Kavalan’s Moonlight River material.

Speaking of the results of the materials tests, Pascal Goiran, area manager at Matic, comments: “The three textiles worked very well with Matic machines during our tests. I am delighted to say the results were flawless.

“What impressed me the most was that Kavalan's innovative textiles welded perfectly with our Perseo 4000 Impulse welding machine in just three seconds, compared to the seven seconds typically required for traditional PVC materials. This is truly remarkable.”

Speaking about how the two companies’ goals align, Goiran continues: “We are proud to partner with Kavalan. I believe their innovative approach aligns closely with Matic's vision.

“Their commitment to developing eco-friendly materials sets new industry standards, inspires manufacturers to rethink what is possible, and drives the industry toward better and more sustainable solutions.”

Nova Abbott, head of marketing at Kavalan, adds: “Working with Matic has been a fantastic experience, and we at Kavalan are thrilled by the positive outcome and successful trialling of our PVC-free materials on the Matic welding and sewing equipment.

“Matic’s company principles of symbiosis and shared prosperity are a perfect embodiment of the similar mindset and approach to the market that our businesses have in common, with a strong focus on delivering what our customers need in an innovative and sustainable way.”

Kavalan and Matic have highlighted the partnership in a new video shot at Matic’s headquarters, which is available on Kavalan’s YouTube channel.