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Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

June 24, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Women in Auto Upholstery

Auto upholstery has long been seen as a man’s trade — gritty, hands-on, and tucked away in the back corners of custom shops and factories. But here’s the truth: women have been shaping the look and feel of car interiors since the very beginning. … [Read more...] about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

June 23, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat bolster and thought, “What is that?” More often than not, the culprit is something most people don’t even think twice about — sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

June 20, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

If you've spent years in an auto upholstery shop — cutting patterns, stitching seat covers and installing soft tops — now's your chance to share those skills, get paid a killer salary and leave a lasting legacy in the trade. … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!

June 19, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative Is Made From Kiwifruit

What do you do when life gives you 50,000 tons of rejected kiwifruit? If you're Shelley Houston, you turn it into automotive-grade faux leather. … [Read more...] about This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!

Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85

June 18, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85

Trimmer John Elvin Maddux of Mansfield, Missouri, has died at age 85. … [Read more...] about Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85

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