It's easy to understand why Alcantara is one of the most highly requested fabrics in the auto upholstery industry. It looks beautiful, feels soft, weighs little, is more stain and UV resistant than organic suede, and helps keep butts glued to car seats in tight turns. With a little care, it can stay that way too. … [Read more...] about How to Clean Alcantara Car Interiors
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Details: Upholstered Rearview Mirror
If you've never before wrapped a rearview mirror in leather or Alcantara, maybe it's time you start. … [Read more...] about Details: Upholstered Rearview Mirror
Alcantara’s CEO Talks Car Interiors
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
Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet
From air vents to car engines, we’ve seen auto trimmers upholster a lot of strange things. And while they’re usually over the top and sometimes even impractical, they’re also really cool and super challenging to pull off. Case in point: This Alcantara-clad helmet by aspiring professional trimmer Jyrki Raulo of Helsinki, Finland. … [Read more...] about Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet
The Benefits of Trimming Cars in Alcantara
The Detroit News recently published an article highlighting the benefits of trimming vehicles in Alcantara as opposed to leather. The piece doesn't shed a lot of new light on the fabric — especially for auto trimmers already familiar with it. However, it does provide a bit of interesting background on where Alcantara comes from, and why car owners should consider requesting it. … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Trimming Cars in Alcantara
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