Q&A

Our distinctive strength lies in bringing together craftsmanship, innovation and industrial expertise. We continuously invest in advanced technologies and specialist skills to enhance our artisanal heritage while delivering uncompromising quality, reliable lead times and the ability to manage competitive production volumes. This approach enables us to handle highly complex projects with exceptional levels of customization, without compromising on precision, consistency or performance. It is this balance of excellence, flexibility and industrial capability that defines the Poltrona Frau In Motion offering.

Because the right leather solution starts long before production.
At Poltrona Frau In Motion, we take a project-led approach, developing materials around each client’s specific performance, aesthetic and industrial requirements.
Our dedicated technical team brings together the most appropriate expertise, processes and production partners for every brief. As an independent partner, we identify the tannery best suited to the project and manage the development process to ensure that every technical and qualitative requirement is met.
This flexible model allows us to draw on the best capabilities across the industry and create exclusive, reliable and competitive solutions without being tied to a single tannery or technology. The result is a leather solution developed entirely around the client’s needs, with quality, continuity and control ensured throughout the value chain.

Absolutely. Poltrona Frau Leathership^® is the result of decades of research and development in high-performance leather upholstery for a wide range of applications — from residential interiors and contract spaces to every area of mobility, including automotive, aviation, yachting and rail.
Each sector has its own performance requirements, which is why we develop different types of Pelle Frau^® to meet the technical, functional and aesthetic needs of every project.
Our leathers are also tested and validated by independent certification bodies, providing further assurance of their quality and performance.
This combination of technical innovation, certified reliability and distinctive aesthetics makes Pelle Frau^® a benchmark in the mobility industry.

Yes. Alongside our extensive expertise in leather, we develop high-quality technical materials and alternative solutions tailored to the aesthetic, functional and sustainability requirements of different mobility sectors.
Through continuous research and development, we also offer animal-free materials and innovative solutions that combine high performance, comfort and a distinctive sense of luxury and exclusivity.

Yes. Drawing on the expertise of our dedicated Leather R&D team, we develop bespoke leather solutions around each client’s technical, functional and performance requirements.
We also work proactively with OEMs, combining research, innovation, specialist knowledge and market insights to address both clearly defined needs and opportunities that have yet to be explored.
The result is a tailor-made material solution that brings together performance, quality, innovation and a distinctive aesthetic identity.

We operate in highly regulated industries, where safety, reliability and compliance are fundamental.
Our materials and processes are developed and qualified to meet stringent technical and regulatory requirements, including wear resistance, fire performance, emissions, durability and resistance to thermal and mechanical stress.
Through a structured approach to testing, validation and quality control, we support our clients in developing reliable solutions tailored to the specific demands of each mobility sector.

Poltrona Frau In Motion combines engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing technologies to develop substrates that meet the highest standards of design, quality and performance.
Depending on the requirements of each application, our capabilities include Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), thermoforming of thermoplastics and natural-fibre composites (NFPP), as well as the injection molding of engineering polymers.
This broad range of technologies allows us to identify and develop the most effective solution for every project.

Yes. We combine in-house specialist expertise with a network of certified testing partners to validate material performance across a wide range of requirements — from wear resistance to the sector-specific regulations governing different areas of mobility.
This integrated approach ensures reliability, compliance and consistent performance in line with the required standards.

Poltrona Frau In Motion supports clients throughout the entire development process, working closely with both Design and Engineering teams. Our contribution goes beyond the technical execution of the product. We also bring specialist expertise to component design, proposing technically viable and industrially scalable solutions that respect — and, where possible, enhance — the client’s creative vision. The aim is to achieve the right balance between design, technology, industrialization and quality, while bringing together Poltrona Frau’s heritage and the identity of the client’s brand.
In this way, we transform a design vision into an industrial product without compromising its distinctive identity.

Yes. Poltrona Frau In Motion has a multidisciplinary R&D team that brings together materials specialists, process engineers, designers and application experts.
The team is continuously developing new leathers, upholstery materials and innovative high-performance substrate solutions, with the aim of enhancing aesthetics, comfort, durability and sustainability.
Through research, prototyping and testing, we develop materials and processes tailored to the specific needs of the automotive, aviation, yachting and rail sectors. By anticipating emerging mobility trends, we translate them into practical, scalable solutions ready for industrial production.

Poltrona Frau In Motion takes an ethical and responsible approach across the entire supply chain.
Pelle Frau^® is produced in collaboration with selected partner tanneries that provide full traceability and control throughout the production process, from raw material sourcing to the finished leather.
In recent years, our research has increasingly focused on reducing environmental impact through alternative tanning agents and processes designed to minimize the use of water and chemicals.
The results are assessed by independent third parties through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), providing measurable indicators such as CO₂-equivalent emissions.

We are continuously developing materials and production processes designed to reduce environmental impact.
This includes the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, energy-efficient equipment, renewable energy sources and materials engineered to support a more efficient use of resources.
Sustainability is a strategic priority that guides our technological and development choices, helping us reduce the overall environmental footprint of both our products and our production processes.