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How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s

June 24, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - This is How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s

In 1956, The New York Times published a short blurb teaching women how to clean automotive leather. … [Read more...] about How They Cleaned Leather in the 1950s

ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation

December 14, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation

International Leather Maker (ILM) has responded to last month's report in The New York Times linking US demand for automotive leather to Amazon deforestation. … [Read more...] about ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation

Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

December 9, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

American demand for leather in luxury SUVs is worsening Amazon deforestation, according to a recent exposé published by The New York Times. … [Read more...] about Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon

That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers

August 11, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers

Back When Seats Made You Slide Around

July 22, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Back When Seats Made You Slide Around

Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around

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