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Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

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As a website focused on auto upholstery, it's no surprise that we've been closely monitoring the development of interiors for autonomous cars. However, when larger, more mainstream publications start to take notice of how vehicle cabins are changing due to the technology, you know the industry chatter is on the verge of becoming reality. Case in point: The New York Times just … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Cars No Longer a Pipe Dream

A New Way to Sew French Seams

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Executing a perfect French seam can sometimes be difficult, especially when you’re only using a single-needle sewing machine. However, the stitch is often only half the battle. Installing the upholstery it’s sewn on can present a whole new set of challenges, particularly when the element you’re wrapping is heavily contoured — like a dashboard or armrest. Automakers, however, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Sew French Seams

How to Avoid Bad-Quality Leather

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In July, we wrote about the darker side of leather tanneries — examining how some of the low-quality producers of hides ignore their responsibilities to shield employees and the environment from danger. Today, with the help of our friends at Saddleback Leather Co., we'd like to show you how high-quality leather tanneries operate. In the following video, Dave Munson, CEO of … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Bad-Quality Leather