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Hydes Answers Your Questions About Leather

April 12, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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We recently asked our Instagram followers to pose their burning questions about automotive leather to Aaron Laithwaite, founder and CEO of Hydes Leather. … [Read more...] about Hydes Answers Your Questions About Leather

Ford Finds $100K Worth of Unused Leather and Gives It All Away

March 25, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Ford Motor Company unearthed more than $100,000 worth of unused leather hides and is donating it all to two small businesses that support veterans and domestic abuse victims. … [Read more...] about Ford Finds $100K Worth of Unused Leather and Gives It All Away

Volvo is the Latest Automaker to Ditch Leather

March 5, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Volvo has announced plans to stop trimming its vehicles in leather. … [Read more...] about Volvo is the Latest Automaker to Ditch Leather

Mini is Ditching Leather Interiors

February 2, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Mini's design boss, Oliver Heilmer, says the automaker is just about finished with leather upholstery, and that future cars will be upholstered in more sustainable materials. … [Read more...] about Mini is Ditching Leather Interiors

The 1966 Comeback of Leather Upholstery

September 2, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Leather car upholstery is making a comeback! At least it was in April 1966, when The New York Times ran this article. … [Read more...] about The 1966 Comeback of Leather Upholstery

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