At one point in automotive history, mohair upholstery was as trendy as Alcantara is today. In fact, it even got a write up in the New York Times. … [Read more...] about Mohair Was Once a Booming Industry
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Slip ‘N Slide was Invented by an Upholsterer
With summer in full swing, many kids are keeping cool by flinging themselves across long, wet plastic tarps — otherwise known as a Slip 'N Slide. But did you know an upholster created the first one? … [Read more...] about Slip ‘N Slide was Invented by an Upholsterer
What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s
What did auto trim shops look like 150 years ago? See for yourself. … [Read more...] about What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s
Who Remembers Chrysler’s VisorPhone?
In the early 1990s, long before cars were equipped with touchscreens, Chrysler introduced an optional feature that blew everyone's mind: the VisorPhone. … [Read more...] about Who Remembers Chrysler’s VisorPhone?
Where to Find the Owner’s Manual for a Classic Car
Are you restoring a classic car and need the original owner's manual to ensure the upholstery is period correct? … [Read more...] about Where to Find the Owner’s Manual for a Classic Car
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