Congrats to India Polkinghorn of Loungy Upholstery in Cumbria, England, for her City & Guilds Lion Awards nomination! The 23-year-old trimmer is up for a 2016 People's Choice award in recognition of her hard work, dedication and passion for the craft of auto upholstery. Together we can help her win! … [Read more...] about Help India Win a People’s Choice Award
Follow Haartz on Social Media for Prizes
If you don’t follow The Haartz Corporation on Facebook and Twitter, you’re missing out on exciting news, product information, contests and more! In fact, they recently sponsored a social media contest pegged to the Motor Press Guild's annual "Droptops & Dirt" event in Malibu, in which Haartz gave away a $250 Amazon gift card and swag. … [Read more...] about Follow Haartz on Social Media for Prizes
Inside Bugatti’s Auto Upholstery Shop
The Bugatti Veyron is arguably the most advanced supercar of all time. However, its interior is still handcrafted using old-world techniques. Check out this episode of "How It’s Made: Dream Cars" for a behind-the-scenes look at the super luxury automaker’s upholstery shop in Mulsanne, France, and see how its trimmers wrap the Veyron’s door panels. … [Read more...] about Inside Bugatti’s Auto Upholstery Shop
Aston Martin: Turning Scrap Leather into Art
What's the most interesting thing you created from scrap material? British automaker Aston Martin recently gave a pile of discarded leather to three of its interior designers and tasked them with producing something unique, artistic and innovative. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin: Turning Scrap Leather into Art
Ford Recycles CO2 to Create Foam
Ford Motor Company has always been a leader in the use of recycled materials. They've employed everything from old pants and plants to uncirculated cash and water bottles in the construction of their interiors. Now the automaker has announced a new achievement in recycling: It's recapturing CO2 to create foam and plastic. … [Read more...] about Ford Recycles CO2 to Create Foam
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