Always a class act, Electron Top dedicated its first "Keep in Touch!" newsletter of 2015 to wishing the auto upholstery community a Happy New Year, and providing a bit of inspiration for us to lean on. … [Read more...] about Electron Wishes You All a Happy New Year
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Photo: Behold the Pagani Huayra’s Interior
In the rarified class of super-luxury hypercars, an eye-popping, jaw-dropping, mind-melting interior is the expectation — not exception to the rule. That's why Italian automaker Pagani Automobili S.p.A. has done very little to promote the gorgeous interior of its $1.6 million Huayra. … [Read more...] about Photo: Behold the Pagani Huayra’s Interior
Is FreshPer4mance the Best Fabric Coating?
Sick of stanky car seats? Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, has developed a coating it applies to auto upholstery that renders it anti-odor, anti-stain, anti-microbial, anti-static and water resistant. No, it's not shellac. … [Read more...] about Is FreshPer4mance the Best Fabric Coating?
Shop Profile: Sew It Seams Interiors
Custom leather supplier Relicate Leather Collection recently launched an interview series that aims to help us "get to know the people behind the sewing machines." Like our own "10 Questions" series, the interviews provide insight into the backgrounds, inspirations and ambitions of our peers. The first auto upholsterer to be profiled for the series is Scott Zielinski of Sew … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Sew It Seams Interiors
Peter Pittel Wins Comment of the Week
Congratulations to Peter Pittel of Back To The Future Upholstery in Brandon, Minnesota. Not only does he have one of the coolest shop names we've ever heard, but he won The Hog Ring's contest for "Comment of the Week." Peter, who goes by the screen name "Whiskey Pete," takes home this week's prize: A C.S. Osborne forged steel staple puller and 10 yards of bright white … [Read more...] about Peter Pittel Wins Comment of the Week
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