The annual upholstery competition formally known as the "Upholstery Journal Design & Craftsmanship Awards" is now part of the International Achievement Awards (IAA) - and accepting entries until July 15, 2011. The International Achievement Awards highlight the best of the best in the specialty fabrics industry. All upholsterers and upholstery designers are qualified to … [Read more...] about The 2011 IAA Upholstery Awards
Auto Upholstery You Can Wear
In a new and innovative twist to the field of auto upholstery - customers can now wear old seat covers. … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery You Can Wear
Nissan Leaf Upholstered in Water Bottles
Get this: the all-electric 2011 Nissan Leaf's seats are upholstered in fabric made from recycled water bottles. … [Read more...] about Nissan Leaf Upholstered in Water Bottles
The New Mustang Econotop
I recently purchased and installed a convertible top on a customer's mid-90's Ford Mustang. His was ragged and desperately needed new canvas and a window assembly. But because of a tight budget, he couldn't spring for a traditional OEM top. So instead, I suggested one of Auto Tops Inc's new economy tops - and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to install and how great … [Read more...] about The New Mustang Econotop
Ward’s Auto Interiors Conference
If you only attend one industry event this year, make sure it's the Ward's Auto Interiors Conference. It's the only event in North America solely dedicated to automotive interiors -- which means everyone who's anyone in the field of auto upholstery will be there ready to network, share ideas and show off their designs. … [Read more...] about Ward’s Auto Interiors Conference
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