A bold Alcantara curtain dominates the stage in 2017 at the Teatro Regio Torino in Turin, Italy.

A bold Alcantara curtain dominates the stage in 2017 at the Teatro Regio Torino in Turin, Italy.

Photographer: Archivio Alcantara

Alcantara Is for More Than Just Your Supercar

A new book explores the synthetic material in fashion and art. 

If you’re into cars, you’ve heard about Alcantara.

The suede-like fabric covers the steering wheels of Lamborghini Huracáns and Porsche 911s, as well as the seats of BMW i8s and Bugatti Chirons. The new Ferrari Purosangue SUV offers a special interior trim option that includes Alcantara made from recycled materials.