If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat bolster and thought, “What is that?” More often than not, the culprit is something most people don’t even think twice about — sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?
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Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor
If you've spent years in an auto upholstery shop — cutting patterns, stitching seat covers and installing soft tops — now's your chance to share those skills, get paid a killer salary and leave a lasting legacy in the trade. … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor
This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
What do you do when life gives you 50,000 tons of rejected kiwifruit? If you're Shelley Houston, you turn it into automotive-grade faux leather. … [Read more...] about This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85
Trimmer John Elvin Maddux of Mansfield, Missouri, has died at age 85. … [Read more...] about Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85
Heated Headliners and Carpets are Coming
Lots of cars have heated seats and steering wheels. But one German supplier is looking to heat other interior surfaces, like the headliner and carpet. … [Read more...] about Heated Headliners and Carpets are Coming
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