Coats, a world-leading manufacturer and trusted partner to the apparel and footwear industries, will showcase a range of innovative reinforcement and filler materials from its Lifestyle Solutions portfolio at APLF 2026, taking place from 12–14 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
At the event, the company will present four advanced materials developed specifically for luxury handbags and high-end accessories, helping brands enhance product durability, structural stability, design flexibility and sustainability performance.
Among the featured solutions are:
Coats Aquiline
A high-quality filler material designed for the main body of leather bags. Available in multiple colours and impregnated with thermo-adhesive technology, Aquiline is suitable for complex designs and load-bearing parts. Its Tex2Tex fibres transform textile waste into premium filler material, helping reduce landfill impact and supporting circular fashion.
Coats Pyroflex
A premium hot-melt reinforcement material engineered for modern handbag manufacturing. Pyroflex offers excellent tear resistance, dimensional stability and low weight, making it ideal for demanding design applications.
Coats RX V 5000
An eco-friendly thermo-adhesive reinforcement solution made from GRS-certified recycled wood and polymers. With its stable structure, RX V 5000 helps luxury handbags maintain their shape while contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
Coats Ultrasoft
A high-density non-woven material developed for luxury handbag components where softness and resilience are essential. Designed to rival the flexibility of microfiber, Ultrasoft provides superior elasticity and durability while preventing permanent creasing.
Nicoletta Baratta, Global Sales Director of Lifestyle at Coats, commented:
“Today’s fashion brands require materials that deliver exceptional performance while supporting their sustainability goals. Innovations like Aquiline enable brands to meet evolving consumer expectations without compromising design or functionality. Our presence at APLF reflects our long-standing collaboration with key players in the fashion industry and our commitment to developing future-ready materials.”
Recognised as one of the world’s leading exhibitions for leather and materials, APLF brings together global leather, fashion and manufacturing businesses to explore innovations, build partnerships and connect with decision-makers across the supply chain.
Visitors can discover Coats’ latest material technologies at Booth B29, Hall 1E, where the company’s experts will present solutions designed to support the next generation of luxury lifestyle products.
More information:
https://www.coats.com/en/info-hub/lifestyle-solutions/
