The automotive interior industry is dominated by men, but women have long played an integral role in its growth and development. In fact, they've been influential as industrial sewing machine operators, auto upholsterers, business owners, textile innovators and even cabin designers. Fastlane, an automotive blog run by General Motors, recently published an interesting … [Read more...] about How Women Helped Shape Auto Interiors
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A History of Auto Trimmers Using Labels
As of late, it seems that more and more auto upholstery shops that specialize in custom interiors are using cloth labels to brand their work. However, as Custom Car Chronicle points out in a recent article, it’s hardly a new trend. In fact, the practice of using labels dates as far back as the 1940s. … [Read more...] about A History of Auto Trimmers Using Labels
In Memory of Kitty Strauss: 1922-2014
It is with great sadness that we inform The Hog Ring community of the passing of Catherine "Kitty" Strauss, loving matriarch of the Electron Top family. … [Read more...] about In Memory of Kitty Strauss: 1922-2014
What ‘Super Luxury’ Looked like in 1950
Speaking of super luxury car interiors, check out this 1955 Daimler DK400 coupé featured in the August 1956 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about What ‘Super Luxury’ Looked like in 1950
Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
These days, parents who don't strap their children into safety car seats can be fined or even jailed. However, that wasn't always the case — especially in the 1930's when child safety seats were first being developed and quite dangerous. … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
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