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Unique Pleats

Aston Martin Reimagines the Diamond Pleat

August 25, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Aston Martin Rapid S Diamond Pleat

From its intricate Zagato Wave to Hour Glass Stitch, Aston Martin has been on the cutting edge of unique pleat design for many years. However, its latest feat — a fresh take on diamond pleats — is perhaps its most mesmerizing accomplishment. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin Reimagines the Diamond Pleat

Carlex Design’s Maserati Grandiamond

August 19, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Carlex Design Maserati Grandiamond

Last March, we challenged The Hog Ring community to "move beyond traditional diamond pleats." Since then, trimmers from all over the globe have emailed us photos of their own unique takes on the age-old stitch pattern. We've seen long tails, double long tails, single columns and even a few other awesome oddball designs. However, no one has quite met the challenge like Carlex … [Read more...] about Carlex Design’s Maserati Grandiamond

Alea Leather Introduces 3D Diamond Pleats

May 29, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Alea Leather Design Studio

Forget what you know about diamond pleats — even long-tail and double-stitch variations. Alea Leather’s Balenio insert puts a whole new spin on the traditional pattern. … [Read more...] about Alea Leather Introduces 3D Diamond Pleats

Photo: Single Hexagon Pleats

April 29, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Edge Automotive Interiors - Audi RS 4

Edge Automotive Interiors of Rugby, England recently posted the above photo to its Instagram account, showing off a simple, yet all-together eye catching, approach to hexagon pleats. … [Read more...] about Photo: Single Hexagon Pleats

Carlex Design’s Overlapping Hexagon Pleats

April 18, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Carlex Design Porsche Infernus 700HP

Still trying to wrap your head around hexagon pleats? Well, you better figure it out soon because Carlex Design has already gotten so bored with the pattern that it's moved on to a new iteration — the overlapping hexagon pleat. … [Read more...] about Carlex Design’s Overlapping Hexagon Pleats

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