The supercar material, in your hand.
Alcantara® lines the steering wheels, racing seats and private-jet cabins of the world's finest machines. We took that exact material, secured an official licence, and made it something you carry every single day.
What is Alcantara®?
Alcantara® is an Italian-engineered microfibre material, developed and woven in Italy to a standard the automotive world treats as the benchmark. You will find it on the steering wheels and racing seats of supercars, and lining the cabins of private jets, precisely because nothing else feels quite like it.
It is suede-soft to the touch, warm rather than cold, and grippy in a way that makes everything it covers feel more secure and more considered. It is the detail you notice the moment your hand lands on it.
The company behind the material.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of <b>Alcantara S.p.A.</b>, an Italian company headquartered in Milan, with its production based in Nera Montoro, in the Umbria region of Italy. The material has been engineered and woven there since the 1970s.
It is made to exacting standards, and the company has been a certified carbon-neutral business for over a decade. When we say genuine Italian Alcantara®, we mean exactly this material, from this source.
Why it feels different.
Leather goes cold and slippery. Silicone feels cheap. Plastic feels like nothing at all. Alcantara® holds warmth, grips gently against your fingers, and gives back a soft, tactile surface that turns a phone into something you actually want to hold.
- Officially licensed, genuine Alcantara® from Italy
- Suede-soft grip that improves with use
- Stain-resistant and simple to refresh
- Vegan and carbon-neutral, with no animal skin
The material of the finest interiors.
Long before it reached your phone, Alcantara® earned its reputation in the most demanding environments in the world.
Supercars & motorsport
Steering wheels, racing seats and trim in the world's fastest cars, chosen for grip at speed.
Yachts & marine
Helms and cabins where a warm, secure surface matters out on the water.
Aviation & private jets
Cabin interiors that pair a first-class feel with low weight.
Fashion & interiors
Luxury apparel, accessories and furniture from leading design houses.
Alcantara® vs leather vs silicone.
Why the material you hold every day is worth getting right.
| Alcantara® | Leather | Silicone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Suede-soft and warm | Smooth, can feel cold | Rubbery |
| Grip | Excellent, improves with use | Becomes slippery over time | Grippy but attracts dust |
| Weight | Light | Heavier | Light |
| Care | Stain-resistant, easy to refresh | Needs conditioning, marks easily | Can discolour over time |
| Animal-free | Yes, vegan | No | Yes |
| Origin | Made in Italy | Varies | Varies |
We secured an official licence from the Italian maker.
Plenty of products claim a premium feel. Almost none can claim the real thing. ALCANSIDE went straight to the source in Italy and secured an official licence to use genuine Alcantara®, so every case carries the same material the supercar world trusts, made and woven in Italy.
- Made in Italy, woven at the source
- Official Alcantara® licence
Caring for Alcantara®
Four simple steps keep the feel and the finish at their best for years.
Brush gently
Use a soft brush to lift the nap and keep the suede texture even.
Blot spills
Dab spills straight away with a clean cloth rather than rubbing them in.
Refresh
Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and let it air dry naturally.
Avoid soaking
Never soak the material or use harsh solvents, they damage the finish.
PROTECT IN STYLE.
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