Lexus is set to debut its all-new "Kinetic Seat Concept" at the 2016 Paris Motor Show later this month, and our spidey senses are tingling! That's because the seat is upholstered in a synthetic spider silk material woven in a unique spider web-pattern. … [Read more...] about Lexus Unveils New Spider Silk Upholstery
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Watch Clark’s Corvair Parts Emboss Panels
You’ve seen door panels for classic cars with extravagant patterns that are embossed rather than stitched, but have you ever wondered how they’re made? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process known as dielectric embossing. … [Read more...] about Watch Clark’s Corvair Parts Emboss Panels
Shop Profile: Cushion Specialist
Madam Jenese Chuah, an upholstery shop owner in Singapore, has been working in the craft for 43 years, and has no plans to retire. In fact, she says: "If I stop working, I don't think I will be able to live." … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Cushion Specialist
Why Do We Call It a ‘Rumble Seat’?
Auto upholstery shops that work on a lot of antique cars know that a "rumble seat" is a reverse trunk lid that opens to reveal a hidden bench seat in many old-school roadsters. But how many know where the term comes from? … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Rumble Seat’?
Illustrations Help Trimmers Do Better Work
Illustrations are playing an increasingly important role in the work of auto upholstery shops, especially those that specialize in custom interiors. Though not all shops use illustrations, those that do find them to be extremely helpful in understanding what their clients want, how feasible their requests are, and what the projects will entail. … [Read more...] about Illustrations Help Trimmers Do Better Work
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