Industry Trends & Reports

Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets

April 26, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto upholsterers may want to start wearing rubber gloves before stepping foot in another customer's car - as researchers at Queen Mary University in London recently found that steering wheels carry more bacteria than public toilets. … [Read more...] about Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets

2011 Occupational Outlook: Upholstery

March 14, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

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

Report: Demand Rising for Custom Interiors

February 21, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

According to a February 2011 trend report published by Izmocars.com, an e-solutions provider for auto dealerships, the number of car buyers interested in customizing their vehicles' interiors is on the rise. The report, titled "2010 Auto Accessories Sales," is based on sales data from 140 dealerships, representing 13 brands and five regions across 30 states. While only … [Read more...] about Report: Demand Rising for Custom Interiors