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Where Does Car Leather Come From?

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With the exception of some super luxury automakers who upholster their cars' interiors in bull hides, most car companies and seat cover manufacturers source their genuine leather from cows. But not any cow will do. In fact, automakers are quite picky about the types of cattle they use — paying particular attention to such things as breed, the environmental conditions in … [Read more...] about Where Does Car Leather Come From?

In India, Taxicab Interiors Get a Facelift

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Taxicab interiors are usually drab, dirty and dilapidated — especially in developing countries where there are fewer restrictions on vehicle maintenance. In Mumbai, India, however, a new initiative called "Taxi Fabric" is making strides in sprucing up the cabins of ordinary taxicabs with eye-catching designs. Best of all, auto upholsterers are one of the many beneficiaries. … [Read more...] about In India, Taxicab Interiors Get a Facelift

What the Super Rich Look for in Car Interiors

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The New York Times recently published an interesting article about how the super rich shop for cars and why they, more than any other group, are concerned with their interiors. If your auto upholstery shop caters (or hopes to cater) to wealthy customers, check it out — as it provides loads of insight that can be applied to the branding and marketing of your business. … [Read more...] about What the Super Rich Look for in Car Interiors

Alcantara’s CEO Talks Car Interiors

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Auto upholstery shops that trim a lot of car interiors in Alcantara should check out Auto World News' recent interview with Andrea Boragno, CEO of Italian manufacturer Alcantara S.p.A. During the interview, Boragno touches on why he doesn't consider other microfibers, like Ultrasuede, to be competition and even sheds light on Alcantara's growing influence and marketshare in … [Read more...] about Alcantara’s CEO Talks Car Interiors