Companies that use Alcantara like to position it as a specialty material (including Microsoft) and therefore they sometimes charge a premium for it. But like any material, it's available in a variety of different quality levels, which can be expensive. How durable is the Alcantara fabric on the Surface Laptop? Is Alcantara expensive?Ĭompared to leather, usually not. It's also (generally) cheaper than leather.
It's nice and "grippy." And it's reportedly fire-retardant. It's versatile and can be dyed in a ton of different colors. Alcantara is also lightweight.Īdditionally, it's sustainable and 100-percent carbon neutral, meaning it doesn't release any potentially harmful carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It's relatively durable and doesn't fade easily. It's stain-resistant (to a degree) and very soft. According to the manufacturer, it's good looking, first and foremost. Why do luxury brands (and others) use Alcantara?įor a lot of reasons.
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