Green Upholstery

No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather

August 30, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

Bentley Motors just became the first automaker to join the Leather Working Group (LWG), squashing rumors it's abandoning genuine leather. … [Read more...] about No, Bentley is Not Giving Up Leather

Tesla’s Vegan Leather is Starting to Bubble

August 6, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

Tesla owners are complaining that their vegan leather upholstery is bubbling, and that the automaker refuses to do anything about it. … [Read more...] about Tesla’s Vegan Leather is Starting to Bubble

Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric

June 14, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

Automakers, from Ford to Mercedes, are upholstering their vehicle interiors in fabric made from recycled plastic bottles. But how big of a dent is that putting into the problem of plastic waste? … [Read more...] about Turning 2 Billion Plastic Bottles a Year into Auto Fabric

Are Carbon-Negative Materials the Future?

May 25, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

With the auto industry facing increased pressure to produce greener cars, two textile companies are collaborating to manufacture the first carbon-negative material suitable for automotive applications. … [Read more...] about Are Carbon-Negative Materials the Future?