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Land Rover Turns to Wool and Plant Fabrics

December 13, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Land Rover is continuing its quest to offer premium non-leather upholstery options to luxury car buyers who prefer not to have their cars upholstered in leather. … [Read more...] about Land Rover Turns to Wool and Plant Fabrics

Amtrak is Turning Old Seat Covers into Bags

October 23, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If you've ever looked at a train seat and thought to yourself, "Wow, that would make a great fashion accessory," you're in luck.  Amtrak is replacing the leather seat covers in Acela trains that run from Washington to Boston, and transforming the old covers into luxury handbags. … [Read more...] about Amtrak is Turning Old Seat Covers into Bags

Will Bentley Motors Abandon Leather?

May 1, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Bentley Motors may be the next big automaker to jump on the anti-leather bandwagon, especially if Design Director Stefan Sielaff has his way. … [Read more...] about Will Bentley Motors Abandon Leather?

Haartz: A Model for Green Companies

April 20, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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As Earth Day approaches, we’re reminded of the environmental impact that vehicles have on the planet and what we as an industry can do to ensure its preservation. … [Read more...] about Haartz: A Model for Green Companies

Forget Wood Trim. The Future is Cork.

April 18, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If you love the way wood trim looks inside a vehicle, but hate how heavy and expensive it is, Korean supplier Seoyon says it has the solution: cork. … [Read more...] about Forget Wood Trim. The Future is Cork.

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