Despite endless industry chatter about leather alternatives and bio-based fabrics, demand for hides shows no signs of letting up. In fact, it’s growing. … [Read more...] about Relax, the Leather Industry is Not Dying
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Monthly Wrap Up: September 2015
It's been a very busy month on The Hog Ring. We reported on industry developments, shared a number of interesting shop profiles and highlighted some outstanding work. Of course, we also kept you abreast of our sponsors' latest sales and promotions. Here’s a look back at September 2015. … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: September 2015
Attention Shops that Accept Credit Cards…
If your auto upholstery shop accepts credit card payments, listen up. Starting Oct. 1, businesses that haven’t yet switched from old credit card terminals that process vulnerable magnetic strip cards to new credit card terminals that process more secure chip cards will be held liable for all fraudulent charges. … [Read more...] about Attention Shops that Accept Credit Cards…
Belarus Trim Shop Debuts Puzzle Pleats
If you follow The Hog Ring on Instagram, then you know we feature a lot of photos by Belarusian auto upholstery shop CarInterior.by. That’s because they come up with some of the most original and eye-catching stitch patterns. Case in point: this awesome puzzle pleat. … [Read more...] about Belarus Trim Shop Debuts Puzzle Pleats
VW Aims to Eliminate Interior Buttons
At a time when automakers are crowding dashboards, steering wheels and center consoles with an abundance of buttons and switches, Volkswagen is looking to eliminate them entirely. … [Read more...] about VW Aims to Eliminate Interior Buttons
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