ECSAINE* has a structure resembling natural suede, and consists of ultramicro-fiber closely intertwined into bundles. Its superb quality and functionality have made it extremely popular as a fashion material. Other uses for Escaine* range from interior materials to parts for precision machinery. This versatility has allowed Escaine* to gain the biggest share of the world market. Another important use for microfiber material with a suede texture is as an interior material for motor vehicles. To meet the needs of today’s globally diversified automobile industry, Toray has integrated world sales under a single brand, Alcantara*.