• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Forum
  • Design Studio
  • Upholstery Jobs
  • Newsletter
  • Sponsors

The Hog Ring

Auto Upholstery Community

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Nissan Motor Company

Nissan Answers ‘Do Not Resew’ Inquiries

December 28, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Earlier this year, we reported on Nissan’s controversial use of “do not resew” tags on new vehicle seat covers. Nissan had implemented the restriction without giving an explanation as to why it had been put in place or what other repair options were available to auto trimmers. Not even SEMA was able to get the automaker to comment on the issue. Well, after months of no … [Read more...] about Nissan Answers ‘Do Not Resew’ Inquiries

Nissan: Baby Skin, Fingers and Bacon

November 9, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Last week, Nissan likened a new fabric that it's developing to fake baby skin – setting the blogosphere ablaze with morbid imagery and snarky comments. The automaker, however, doesn’t seem phased. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Nissan reiterated the analogy and even took it to new levels of weird – boasting about an “artificial finger” and upholstering cars … [Read more...] about Nissan: Baby Skin, Fingers and Bacon

Nissan Introduces Fatigue-Free Seats

November 1, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Nissan has partnered with researchers at Keio University and NASA to introduce the world’s first ever “fatigue-free seats” – which are designed to reduce stress on drivers' bodies and keep them more alert. … [Read more...] about Nissan Introduces Fatigue-Free Seats

Nissan to Upholster Cars in Fake Baby Skin

October 30, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Just when you thought things couldn't get much weirder than upholstering cars in human leather, Nissan Motor Company announces that it's developing a synthetic material that looks and feels like human baby skin. … [Read more...] about Nissan to Upholster Cars in Fake Baby Skin

Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors

October 26, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

Early last year, a study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University in London found that car interiors are home to more bacteria than public toilets. Since then, the idea of developing a self-sanitizing car has kept automakers busy. The biggest advancement, of course, came when Nissan announced that its new NV200 taxi cab would be trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick … [Read more...] about Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

THR Sponsors

[the_ad id="15589"]
[the_ad id="27915"]
[the_ad_group id="1581"]

THR Favorites

Custom Dashboards Made to Order

Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and … [more] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order

The Hog Ring - Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co

Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

Formal training at one of the country’s few … [more] about Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

Why Bentley Trimmers Use a Fork to Wrap Steering Wheels

Why Bentley Trimmers Use Forks to Wrap Steering Wheels

Bentley Motors equips its auto trimmers with … [more] about Why Bentley Trimmers Use Forks to Wrap Steering Wheels

10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

You may have heard the name, but you’ve … [more] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Nissan Do Not Resew Policy

Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy

Last year, we reported on the controversial … [more] about Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ish Jimenez - West Coast Customs

Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1

Ish Jimenez, master trimmer and former star … [more] about Talking Shop with Trimmer Ish Jimenez 1

Categories

Footer

Recent Articles

  • WyoTech Taps Dominic Olson for Upholstery Program, Installs New NC Machines
  • MasterTech Expo 2026 Draws Global Crowd and Raises the Bar Again
  • Free SEMA Webinar: How to Start Your Own Auto Shop
  • NC Carpet Binding Teases New Bespoke Carpet Edgings Line
  • Register for SEMA’s 2026 Professional Development Program

Recent Comments

  • Edward Munday on Hidden Mouse Nest? How to Charge for the Extra Dirty Work
  • Jack on Keyston Bros. Acquires DLT Corporation
  • Brodie Smith on Aston Martin Just Introduced a New Convertible DB12
  • THE CAPTAIN on 6 Tips for Turning Callers into Customers
  • Dmei on Star Wars Seat Covers are ‘So Wizard’

Advertise With Us!

We're always looking for companies to collaborate with. Watch this short video about the benefits of sponsorship and then email us to say hi.

Copyright © 2026 · Magazine Pro On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in