Over the past decade, automakers have attempted to develop high-quality, sustainable fabrics from odd sources — including pineapple leaves, water bottles, fruit paste, old pants, Christmas trees, sugarcane, newspapers, and even recycled dollar bills. In a recent article, BBC Autos highlights some of the most promising materials in development and speculates as to why … [Read more...] about Automakers Pursue Alternative Fabrics
Auto Upholstery
Junk in the Trunk: Don’t Hide It, Disguise It!
Upholstering a vehicle’s trunk can be complicated, especially when hotrodders mount their batteries, fuel cells and other vital components in there. While most trimmers hide these mechanisms behind or beneath trim panels, others have found more creative ways to disguise them in plain sight. … [Read more...] about Junk in the Trunk: Don’t Hide It, Disguise It!
Designing the ‘Most Beautiful Rolls-Royce’
CNN recently interviewed Cherica Haye, the interior designer behind Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' limited-edition Serenity Phantom, which features exotic Asian silk, embroidered and hand-painted cherry blossoms, and polished bamboo in its cabin. When the vehicle debuted at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, it was hailed the "world’s most beautiful Rolls-Royce" and "fit for royalty." … [Read more...] about Designing the ‘Most Beautiful Rolls-Royce’
Electron Wishes Everyone a Happy July 4!
Check out the July 2016 issue of Electron Top's newsletter "Keep in Touch!" for some great Independence Day reading, as well as details on a new pink convertible top! … [Read more...] about Electron Wishes Everyone a Happy July 4!
Monthly Wrap Up: June 2016
It was an exciting month on The Hog Ring. We reported the latest industry news, showcased some awesome projects, and even offered exclusive discounts on NC sewing machines to The Hog Ring community. Here’s a look back at June 2016! … [Read more...] about Monthly Wrap Up: June 2016
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