The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into claims that seat heaters may pose a danger to passengers with lower-body sensory defects. Johnson Clifton Larson & Schaller, an Oregon law firm that has been involved in 25 cases related to seat-heater burns, says that it knows of at least 150 victims of the convenience feature. … [Read more...] about Seat Heaters Pose Danger to Passengers
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2011 Occupational Outlook: Upholstery
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published its 2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook on "Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations" - a brief study that every rookie and seasoned pro in the upholstery industry should read. While the study doesn't separate auto upholsterers from those who deal primarily with home furnishings, it does provide an interesting overview of … [Read more...] about 2011 Occupational Outlook: Upholstery
Fabrics Drive Innovation in Auto Market
If you have a few extra minutes this weekend and are looking for an interesting read, check out Holly O'Dell's article, "Fabrics Drive Innovation in Automotive Markets," in this month's issue of Specialty Fabrics Review. … [Read more...] about Fabrics Drive Innovation in Auto Market
Iran’s President and His Purple Seat Covers
If you're one of those auto trimmers who thinks he can tell a lot about his customers by what their cars' upholstery looks like, I'd love to hear your thoughts on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's 1977 Peugeot 504. … [Read more...] about Iran’s President and His Purple Seat Covers
The 2011 IAA Upholstery Awards
The annual upholstery competition formally known as the "Upholstery Journal Design & Craftsmanship Awards" is now part of the International Achievement Awards (IAA) - and accepting entries until July 15, 2011. The International Achievement Awards highlight the best of the best in the specialty fabrics industry. All upholsterers and upholstery designers are qualified to … [Read more...] about The 2011 IAA Upholstery Awards
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