Well, it's summer and you know what that means – headliners will fall, leather will crack and upholstery will fade. And, invariably, customers will ask, " Why?" Auto upholsterers, of course, already know the answer to that question. It's the sun. Explaining that to customers, however, can prove quite difficult. Thankfully, The Financial Express does a great job of explaining … [Read more...] about How the Sun Can Ruin Car Upholstery
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West Coast Customs’ Microwave Steamer
The last time we posted a video by Ish, he was teaching us how to expertly wrap a steering wheel in leather. This time, he shares a tip on what to do if your steamer is broken and you need to get wrinkles out of a seat cover fast. His methods may be unconventional, but they seem to work. … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs’ Microwave Steamer
Giving Constructive Advice to Employees
Entrepreneur magazine published a short piece titled "Five Steps for Giving Productive Feedback" that's definitely worth a read – especially if you run your own auto upholstery business or manage one's shop-floor activities. … [Read more...] about Giving Constructive Advice to Employees
NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
WIRED reports that Nissan just won a 10 year contract (worth over $1 billion) to supply the city of New York with new taxi cabs. The Nissan NV200, a "cleaner, greener" cab, will soon replace the iconic Ford Crown Victoria. So what makes the NV200 so special? For one thing, its interior is trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick upholstery that resembles leather. … [Read more...] about NY Taxis Feature Antibacterial Fabric
Upholstering Cars in Plants, Not Vinyls
With a Toyota Prius on almost every street in America, the presence of green cars is no longer unique. In fact, just about every major automaker is dabbling in hybrid technology, electric powertrains or some form of alternative fuel. What many folks don't realize, however, is that there are more ways to make cars Earth friendly than to tweak their sources of power - … [Read more...] about Upholstering Cars in Plants, Not Vinyls
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