In the comments section of last week's article, "Car Couture: The Ultimate Bore?", members of The Hog Ring community noted that the primary reason why automakers overlook professional auto upholsterers to work with fashion designers is money. Of course, they're right. BBC Autos recently published an article highlighting Chrysler Group's obsession with commissioning … [Read more...] about Car Couture: The Ultimate Bore? (Part 2)
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Sponsors Corner: April 2013
Check out this month’s “Sponsors Corner” for news and updates from the companies that help keep The Hog Ring running. … [Read more...] about Sponsors Corner: April 2013
Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests
Vehicle armrests weren't always the feature-laden consoles we have today. Believe it or not, they were once simple and singularly purposed. In fact, many were also portable and removable. Skeptical? Take a look at this article from a November, 1950 issue of Popular Science magazine to see for yourself. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests
Guide: Understanding Embossed Leather
Garrett Leather, which runs one of the fabric industry's most interesting blogs on hides, recently published an article explaining how leather is embossed and what you can do to ensure a quality pattern. … [Read more...] about Guide: Understanding Embossed Leather
Visualizing Seats with Katzkin and Alea
For many auto trimmers, coming up with an interesting and attractive idea for a customer’s car seats is easy. It’s effectively communicating that idea without a visual aid that’s the challenge. Fortunately, two very reputable aftermarket leather seat-cover suppliers provide free online tools that allow trimmers to quickly and easily design seats. You don’t even need to be … [Read more...] about Visualizing Seats with Katzkin and Alea
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