In 1956, The New York Times published a short blurb teaching women how to clean automotive leather. … [Read more...] about How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s
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ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation
International Leather Maker (ILM) has responded to last month's report in The New York Times linking US demand for automotive leather to Amazon deforestation. … [Read more...] about ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation
Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon
American demand for leather in luxury SUVs is worsening Amazon deforestation, according to a recent exposé published by The New York Times. … [Read more...] about Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon
That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
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