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Boutiques Want Your Unwanted Car Fabrics

June 18, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If large rolls of old, unwanted fabric are taking up valuable space in your auto upholstery shop, consider selling them to a boutique clothing and accessories manufacturer. Increasingly, these companies — which make everything from  jackets to purses out of automotive fabric — are turning to shops like ours for rare and discontinued materials. … [Read more...] about Boutiques Want Your Unwanted Car Fabrics

Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly

February 8, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Remember those cool purses made from vehicle upholstery? Well there’s also an option for men. Mari Cla Ro, a Toronto-based fashion house, is manufacturing man bags and backpacks out of exploded airbags, salvaged car upholstery, truck tarps, seat belts and other junk. They're actually pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Finally a Man Bag that Ain’t So Girly

Purses Made from Auto Upholstery

December 3, 2011 By Nadeem Muaddi

Not that I have a penchant for handbags, but if I did – I’d probably buy one from Kim White. Her company, Kim White Handbags, specializes in purses and clutches made from vintage automotive fabric. A bit odd, I admit. But a unique gift idea to give to that special lady helping you run your auto trim shop. … [Read more...] about Purses Made from Auto Upholstery

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