Car Interior

VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam

March 14, 2014 By Naseem

If you thought Faurecia’s flat-seam stitch was something special, get a load of this hinge seam featured on the new Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack Concept — it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. … [Read more...] about VW’s Multivan Alltrack Concept Hinge Seam

Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You

March 13, 2014 By Nadeem

How often do customers come to your auto upholstery shop asking for cloth seat covers because leather and vinyl ones get too hot under the summer sun? Well, that may soon be a thing of the past. New Zealand tannery Tasman Tanning is investing millions of dollars to develop "cool hides" — genuine leather that doesn't get hot. If successful, they say it could become an … [Read more...] about Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You

Pontiac Stinger: The Craziest Interior Ever

March 12, 2014 By Nadeem

There's a reason why not all concept cars make it to production — some are just plain ridiculous. Check out the following commercials for the 1989 Pontiac Stinger, a vehicle marketed as "almost as much a condo as a car." … [Read more...] about Pontiac Stinger: The Craziest Interior Ever

Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

March 11, 2014 By Naseem

Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

Want a Scholarship to Study Upholstery?

March 10, 2014 By Nadeem

Are you currently enrolled or interested in enrolling in an auto upholstery training program? If so, you may be eligible for SEMA's Memorial Scholarship or Loan Forgiveness Program. … [Read more...] about Want a Scholarship to Study Upholstery?