A shortage in the world's supply of leather has caused ripple effects throughout the auto upholstery industry – most notably, an increase in the price of quality hides. While most industry insiders – from tanneries to trim shops – are at the mercy of cattle farmers, one company is working to sever our reliance on animals once and for all. No, I'm not talking about faux … [Read more...] about Modern Meadow Makes Leather in Labs
Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
Read our article “5 Items to Hang on Your Shop's Walls” in this month’s issue of DLT News. Smart shop owners put their walls to work for them by displaying promotional materials that sell customers on new ideas while they wait. If these five items aren't on your walls, you could be missing out on some extra income. … [Read more...] about Read The Hog Ring in DLT News
UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known the world over for its love of everything wild and extravagant – and car interiors are no exception. Local news source 7 Days in Dubai recently published an article highlighting just how over-the-top Emiratees like their cars. The extent to which they demand their interiors stand out will leave you amazed; and quite possibly intrigued to … [Read more...] about UAE’s Growing Culture of Custom Cars
Child Locked in Trunk to Protect Seats
Trimmers often advise their customers to avoid spilling water on their leather seats. One woman in Edina, Minnesota has apparently taken that advice to heart. Local police recently charged her with child endangerment, after she forced her 11-year-old nephew to ride in the trunk of her Lexus so that his wet clothes wouldn't ruin her upholstery. … [Read more...] about Child Locked in Trunk to Protect Seats
Chevy Proudly Embraces Cheap Plastics
While most automakers are busy trying to mask their cheap plastic interiors in order to make them look high-end, Chevy has decided to take a different approach. At a recent press event for it's 2013 Spark, a Chevrolet executive told the crowd that Spark drivers will get what they pay for – which, priced at $12,245, isn't much. … [Read more...] about Chevy Proudly Embraces Cheap Plastics
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