After a decade of teetering on the brink of extinction, the market for convertible cars is finally starting to show signs of new life. American automakers aren't necessarily making more drop tops, but demand for them is increasing. This, of course, is great news for auto upholstery shops which depend on their repairs to make ends meet. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Stage a Comeback
Photo: Citroën DS3 Cabrio Baby Seat
When I was a child, we didn't even use baby car seats. Now automakers are integrating them into their interior designs. Point-in-case, check out the sporty baby seat featured in the new Citroën DS3 Cabrio Racing concept. Like the cabin it’s pegged to, this safety seat is trimmed in Napa full-grain leather, DS-embossed leather and Alcantara. … [Read more...] about Photo: Citroën DS3 Cabrio Baby Seat
Behind the Scenes at Ernie’s Fulton Top
Peoria Journal Star, a local Illinois newspaper, recently published a beautiful photo essay highlighting brothers Ernie and Leonard Cox of Ernie’s Fulton Top Co. in Peoria, IL. … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Ernie’s Fulton Top
Asylum Custom Interiors in AFX Mag
Congrats to Melissa Kaufman of Asylum Custom Interiors in New Derry, PA for being featured in this month's issue of Elite Streetz' Auto Effex (AFX) magazine. … [Read more...] about Asylum Custom Interiors in AFX Mag
Choosing an Air Compressor for Your Shop
No auto upholstery business is complete without a strong and dependable air compressor powering its pneumatic tools. Next to a quality industrial sewing machine and steamer, I'd argue that it's the most important piece of equipment that a trimmer will buy. Not surprisingly, it's also one of the most expensive. But with all the different makes and models available, how do you … [Read more...] about Choosing an Air Compressor for Your Shop
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