Flexible and comfortable in shape and environmentally friendly materials, Magna seat technology will be applied in four new cars

Magna's FreeForm seat technology (FreeForm) allows automakers to enhance vehicle brand identity through seat styling
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The technology has already been used in a new car that went on sale this year, and three other cars that will go on sale next year will also use the technology
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This technology provides a clean, sculptural aesthetic and seamless surface seat shape that opens up more design possibilities
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First introduced to the market in 2020 with the Cadillac XT5, FreeForm is now being used on other auto brands' large SUVs, midsize crossovers, sedans and fully electric SUVs -- all of which are expected to arrive in 2022, according to reports.

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"We're seeing increased demand from both legacy and new customers looking for superior comfort and design features, a more 'homey' cabin, and more environmentally friendly materials
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FreeForm technology can play a role in these
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" Magna said John Wyskiel, president of Seating Systems
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FreeForm has several technical advantages, including:

Flexible styling : FreeForm enables precise design details with a 1mm radius compared to the 20-25mm radius of traditional cut and stitching
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This opens up more design possibilities for car stylists to achieve various shapes and sharper lines
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Comfortable to the touch : New seat upholstery technology improves back comfort thanks to a concavity of over 100mm
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Combined with the seat cushion, this provides better support for the lower back as it reduces fatigue fretting of the spine
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Additionally, made from foam laminate, the molded surface is four times more breathable than comparable molded trim products, further enhancing seat comfort
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Environmentally friendly materials : The FreeForm back seat contains up to 50% proprietary polyols derived from rPET, and the seat surface contains up to 20% renewable materials derived from bio-based raw materials, which make the product overall more environmentally friendly
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EASY TO CLEAN : FreeForm's smooth surface makes cleaning the seat quicker and easier
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Seat covers can also be easily removed for cleaning and routine maintenance, making them attractive for future mobility scenarios such as carpooling
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Expanded Cabin Space : The FreeForm back panel provides a "soft touch" surface with up to 4 inches of stretch capability - providing massively increased legroom
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