LANXESS also played a major part in the production of the seats the spectators will sit on in the Soccer City Stadium. Durethan®, an exceptionally versatile, high-performance plastic from LANXESS, has been used to manufacture the seat supports in place of the metal normally preferred in sports stadia of this kind. The premium plastic used to make the supports can withstand loads of up to 600 kg even at the edges, and will ensure absolute safety for the fans.

The key benefits of Durethan® are its strength and durability under static and dynamic loads, its excellent UV and weather stability, and its resistance to corrosion. In addition, the supports and the seats themselves are shaped by the injection molding process so as to avoid any sharp edges that could injure the spectators. Parts that could trap the hands or feet have been avoided.