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Aircraft Trimmers Find Inspiration in Cars

October 28, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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We’re all familiar with cars – like the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis – that take their interior design cues from airplanes. But increasingly, aircraft upholsterers are being asked to customize the cabins of planes to look and feel more like car interiors. … [Read more...] about Aircraft Trimmers Find Inspiration in Cars

Dome Lights: Making the Switch to LEDs

October 27, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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Lately, while recovering headliners, I’ve noticed that an increasing number of my customers are switching the bulbs in their dome lights from standard incandescent to LED. Curious about the difference, I figured I’d give it a try too. … [Read more...] about Dome Lights: Making the Switch to LEDs

Order Alea’s Limited-Edition Seat Covers

October 24, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Listen up — Alea leather Specialist Inc., the auto upholstery industry’s premier manufacturer of high-quality leather seat covers, is offering limited-edition kits for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Crew Cab that your customers will love. … [Read more...] about Order Alea’s Limited-Edition Seat Covers

New Renault and BMW to Rock Haartz Tops

October 23, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Haartz Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of automotive topping fabrics, recently revealed some exciting news — both the Renault Twingo and BMW 2-Series will feature Haartz soft top fabric! … [Read more...] about New Renault and BMW to Rock Haartz Tops

Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats

October 22, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Renault Zoe Concept Interior

Car seat or toilet seat? No one really knows except for French automaker Renault, which featured this unique design in Zoe, a five-door super-mini electric car concept it introduced in 2005. … [Read more...] about Photo: Renault Zoe Concept Seats

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