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Alcantara Unveils Custom BMW i8 Roadster

January 17, 2020 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

We've all trimmed car interiors in Alcantara. But what happens when Alcantara itself trims a car in its namesake fabric? … [Read more...] about Alcantara Unveils Custom BMW i8 Roadster

Hydes Leather is Now Alcantara’s Exclusive Auto Distributor

July 10, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

Congrats to Hydes Leather for becoming Alcantara’s exclusive automotive distributor in the United States and Canada. … [Read more...] about Hydes Leather is Now Alcantara’s Exclusive Auto Distributor

Ultrasuede and Alcantara are Here to Stay

January 22, 2018 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

If you thought that microsuede was a passing fad — think again. … [Read more...] about Ultrasuede and Alcantara are Here to Stay

Here’s Where You Can Still Buy Alcantara

July 17, 2017 By Nadeem Muaddi 14 Comments

Auto upholstery shops across North America were recently shocked to hear that their go-to suppliers for Alcantara are no longer selling the popular fabric. And if they are, that inventory is about to run out. Flooded with questions from trimmers, we did some research on the issue. Here’s what we found out. … [Read more...] about Here’s Where You Can Still Buy Alcantara

Why is Alcantara So Expensive?

August 4, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi 1 Comment

Curious why Alcantara is so expensive? Turns out the answer has as much to do with logistics as it does with quality and brand marketing. … [Read more...] about Why is Alcantara So Expensive?