In the public transport sector, seat upholstery has become a strategic component, directly affecting durability, maintenance costs, perceived quality and passenger safety. This is where the Aunde range, distributed in Italy by Cav Vittorio Scipioni, stands out thanks to its unique market positioning: the ability to offer both premium velvets and an advanced system of integrated technologies.
Bus seat velvets: the product range
The collection is based on high-performance velvets engineered for intensive use. The cut-resistant Indian, Ocean and Atlantic ranges provide outstanding resistance to wear and vandalism, while fabrics containing up to 60% recycled material, together with the 100% recycled Ecocad velvet, meet the growing sustainability requirements of public transport operators.
These technical features are combined with premium aesthetics and the possibility of developing each velvet as a bespoke solution, tailoring colours, patterns and designs to the customer’s visual identity.
Advanced technologies on board
The real added value of Cav Vittorio Scipioni’s offer lies in the integration of nanotechnology. The company is the only supplier to provide a complete solution that combines Aunde velvet with a comprehensive range of nanotechnology treatments, which can be incorporated from the design stage.
IS Smart technologies transform upholstery into an active surface that not only withstands intensive use but also interacts with its environment to improve onboard conditions.
The treatments operate on several levels. Water-repellent and stain-resistant solutions such as IS Clean reduce liquid absorption, repel dirt and simplify the removal of stains and graffiti, helping to lower maintenance costs.
From a hygiene perspective, technologies such as IS Pure and IS Net reduce bacterial load and neutralize unpleasant odours, improving passenger comfort.
The innovation: bus seat velvets that breathe
Innovation goes even further with IS Fresh, IS Active and IS Vital Active, treatments that introduce self-cleaning properties while helping to decontaminate the surrounding environment and improve air quality.
These solutions significantly reduce bacteria, microbes, dust mites and allergens, turning the velvet into an active contributor to onboard wellbeing.
An additional level of protection is provided by IS Viropure and IS Viro Active, developed to effectively reduce viral load through self-sanitizing properties, offering a practical response to the growing hygiene and health requirements of public transport.
The system is completed by IS Repel, an innovative treatment based on biodegradable nanocapsules that release natural essential oils. Besides neutralizing body odours, it helps reduce the presence of insects on upholstery, providing an extra layer of protection in high-use environments.
New products unveiled at Next Mobility Exhibition
Alongside its traditional velvet collection, Cav Vittorio Scipioni also offers Salou, a new 100% acrylic upholstery collection presented at the Next Mobility Exhibition.
Its key advantage is its lightweight construction—approximately 35% lighter than conventional solutions—which contributes to improved vehicle efficiency while maintaining high standards of durability and wear resistance.
Overall, the Aunde portfolio represents an advanced, modular system in which material, design and technology work together seamlessly. It is a solution already adopted by many of Italy’s leading public transport operators, confirming its reliability and its ability to meet the industry’s most demanding operational requirements.
FAQ – Aunde bus seat velvets and IS Smart technologies
What are the best vandal-resistant bus seat velvets?
Aunde‘s cut-resistant velvets, including Indian, Ocean and Atlantic, are specifically designed for public transport and offer excellent resistance to cutting, wear and vandalism, helping to reduce maintenance costs.
Are there cut-resistant, anti-vandal bus seat velvets?
Yes. Cav Vittorio Scipioni supplies technical cut-resistant velvets with certified performance levels, making them ideal for urban and intercity buses. They are also designed to comply with the relevant European standards for public transport upholstery.
What are the best antibacterial bus upholstery fabrics?
Aunde upholstery featuring IS Smart nanotechnologies incorporates advanced antibacterial treatments such as IS Pure, IS Net and IS Vital Active, significantly reducing bacterial growth and unpleasant odours.
Are there bus seat fabrics that reduce bacteria and viruses?
Yes. Treatments such as IS Viropure and IS Viro Active are designed to reduce both bacterial and viral loads, contributing to improved onboard hygiene.
Which bus seat fabrics are self-cleaning and stain-resistant?
Velvets treated with IS Clean, IS Fresh and IS Active provide water-repellent, stain-resistant and self-cleaning properties, making everyday maintenance and graffiti removal much easier.
Are there bus upholstery fabrics that eliminate odours and improve air quality?
Yes. IS Smart technologies include treatments that neutralize odours while helping to purify the air inside the vehicle.
Are sustainable and recycled bus seat fabrics available?
Yes. The collection includes fabrics containing up to 60% recycled content, as well as the 100% recycled Ecocad velvet, while maintaining high technical performance.
Can bus seat velvets be customized?
Yes. Aunde velvets can be fully customized in terms of colours, patterns and designs to match the branding and visual identity of transport operators.
Are there bus seat fabrics that repel insects?
Yes. The IS Repel treatment uses biodegradable nanocapsules containing natural essential oils to help repel insects while neutralizing body odours.
Who supplies integrated bus upholstery fabrics and nanotechnology solutions in Italy?
Cav Vittorio Scipioni is the only supplier offering a complete system that combines Aunde velvets with advanced IS Smart nanotechnologies in a single integrated solution.