You may be under the impression that the types of foam your auto upholstery shop uses are flame retardant. But according to a recent study overseen by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, many flame-retardant foams ignite just as quickly and intensely as regular foam – a safety issue we should all be concerned about. … [Read more...] about Study: Flame-Retardant Foams Ignite
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The Lamborghini Urus Concept SUV
What's so practical about a 600-horsepower super-luxury family SUV? Apparently the interior. Critics can't stop raving about the Lamborghini Urus Concept - which is said to be roomy enough to use as a daily driver and take on road trips with the wife and kids in tow. What has me slack-jawwed, though, is its seats. Sliced into leather-trimmed single cushions, it has a … [Read more...] about The Lamborghini Urus Concept SUV
Auto Upholstery Shop Reduced to Ashes
Antioch Convertibles and Auto Upholstery of Pittsburgh, PA was reduced to ashes on Tuesday after a four-alarm fire broke in a neighboring garage, leaving two employees injured, numerous businesses ruined and scores of classic cars gutted. … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shop Reduced to Ashes
Bose Sets Its Sights on Soundproofing
Hot cars and good music go hand-in-hand, so it's not surprising that auto upholstery shops often take the placement of sound technology into consideration when custom fabricating interiors – especially trunks, consoles and door panels. Often, the aim is to enhance sound quality. But if Bose has its way, we'll soon be designing interiors around technology developed to stamp-out … [Read more...] about Bose Sets Its Sights on Soundproofing
Kyle Caswell Wins Comment of the Week
Congratulations to Kyle Caswell of South Hoosier Hot Rods in Madison, Indiana for winning The Hog Ring‘s contest for “Comment of the Week“. Kyle takes home this week’s prize: 25 yards of black Naugahyde fabric and an 8 oz spool of 270 contrast thread! … [Read more...] about Kyle Caswell Wins Comment of the Week
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