We had an exciting month on The Hog Ring! We covered the latest industry news, highlighted awesome opportunities and featured some gorgeous custom interiors. Here’s a look back at September 2025.
Adrien Brody Interns at Porsche’s Upholstery Department — Watch the Video
Academy Award winner Adrien Brody recently stepped inside the Porsche factory in Germany.
Keyston Bros Celebrates 20 Years of Olympus Vinyl
Keyston Bros is proud to celebrate 20 incredible years of Olympus, its top-selling performance vinyl.
Neither Coffee nor Jeans Can Stain Infiniti’s White Upholstery
Infiniti says its all-new TailorFit seating material prevents everything from coffee to blue jean stains.
Mercedes-Benz GLC Debuts World’s First Vegan Certified Interior
The GLC is the first car in the world to feature an interior certified by The Vegan Society.
Legendary Trimmer Sid Chavers Honored with Hall of Fame Induction
Congrats to Sid Chavers for being inducted into the National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame.
Artisan Stitchworks Grew to a Million Dollar Business in a Year
Artisan Stitchworks is already booked solid for the next four years — and it only opened a year ago.
Trimmer Gary Howard Williams Dies at 68
Trimmer Gary Howard Williams of Battle Creek, Michigan, has died at age 68.
Trimmer Herbert Bryant Jr. Dies at 74
Trimmer Herbert Bryant Jr. of Frankfort, Kentucky, has died at age 74.
Why Upholstery Shops Should Be Pitching LEATHER CRAFT Kits to EV Owners
LEATHER CRAFT is targeting the EV market with upholstery kits designed for electric vehicles.
This Lexus Concept Has a Nail Bar, Vanity and Closet Built Inside
If Bella Hadid needed a ride to Fashion Week, the Lexus Glam LX concept SUV would be it.
Douglass Interior Products Wants to Launch Your Upholstery Career
Douglass Interior Products just dropped a one-of-a-kind scholarship for up-and-coming trimmers!
Firefighters Save Cat Trapped in Burning Upholstery Shop
Firefighters pulled off a dramatic rescue of a cat after a fire broke out in an auto upholstery shop.
Auto Upholstery Class! Learn How to Construct Car Seats in Just 5 Days
Automotive Soft Trim is hosting an in-person Seat Construction Training you can’t miss.
Sonnenland vs. Twillfast vs. Stayfast: Which Convertible Top Fabric Works Best?
How do the three best Haartz materials compare? OEM+ Auto Tops put together a rundown!
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