In 2011, researchers at Queen Mary University in London made headlines when they discovered that car interiors carry more bacteria than public toilets. Apparently Toto Ltd., a Japanese toilet company, took that as a challenge – because it invented a toilet-seat motorcycle. … [Read more...] about Introducing Japan’s Toilet Seat Motorcycle
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This Week Win a Headrest Shrinker!
The Hog Ring’s contest for “Comment of the Week” is back, and this time we’re giving away a prize that no auto upholstery shop can do without. The reader who leaves the best comment on an article this week will win a headrest shrinker ($120 value) courtesy of LeatherSeats.com. … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Headrest Shrinker!
Mercedes-Benz’s Foray into Office Furniture
Repurposing car interiors for home decor is not new. While auto trimmers have been doing it for years, new companies – like David Clark Designs – have recently taken the practice upscale. Now Mercedes-Benz is getting in on the action. … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz’s Foray into Office Furniture
Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s
Trimmers have a long and storied past – one that we should all be proud of. Those who came before us upholstered everything from horse carriages to bicycles until cars came along. And when the airplane was invented, guess who they called upon to design their seats? While researching a little bit of our history online, I came across three beautiful pictures that depict what … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s
Car Interiors: From Drawing to Reality
Like artists painting canvas, auto trimmers design car interiors by choosing from a vast palette of colors and textures. However, the combinations we choose – or advice our customers to choose – aren’t always easy to explain without reference. That’s why I always advice trimmers to use illustrations. … [Read more...] about Car Interiors: From Drawing to Reality
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