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Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

July 20, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jobs 2

Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery

Photo: Ford Model T Soft Top Installation

July 19, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ford Model T - Assembly Line

Check out this rare photo of auto upholsterers installing convertible tops on the Ford Model T. It was reportedly taken in the early 1900's at a Ford Motor Company assembly plant somewhere in the U.S. Midwest. … [Read more...] about Photo: Ford Model T Soft Top Installation

So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?

July 18, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - BMW Stripe Stitch

BMW’s iconic ///M logo has a long history dating back to the 1970s when the German automaker first launched its motorsports racing program. The logo consists of an italicized "M" preceded by different colored stripes, each with its own special meaning. … [Read more...] about So You Wanna Rock that BMW M Stripe?

Who Wants a Purple Soft Top Like Kobe?

July 14, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - LA Lakers Lowrider

Former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant recently took to Twitter to unveil his newest car: A 1967 Pontiac Parisienne lowrider that's turning heads with its bright yellow paint and purple convertible top (Lakers colors, of course). … [Read more...] about Who Wants a Purple Soft Top Like Kobe?

Converse’s Auto Upholstery-Inspired Shoe

July 13, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Converse Chuck Taylor Car Leather

As evidenced by the new Converse Chuck Taylor II "Car Leather" pack, the peculiar relationship between the fashion and auto upholstery industries is still going strong. … [Read more...] about Converse’s Auto Upholstery-Inspired Shoe

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