Have you noticed the rising cost of leather ? According to Furniture Today, leather suppliers report that their prices have increased anywhere from 10% to 40% since last year. Interestingly, demand hasn't waned. … [Read more...] about The Rising Cost of Leather Hides
Industry Trends & Reports
Brits Go Bollocks for Drop Tops
Good news for British auto trimmers! According to The Telegraph, “the number of convertible cars in Britain has doubled within a decade… New figures show that there are now more than 900,000 soft-tops on British roads, double the figure a decade ago and six times the total back in 1993.” But that’s not all. … [Read more...] about Brits Go Bollocks for Drop Tops
Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
Auto upholsterers may want to start wearing rubber gloves before stepping foot in another customer's car - as researchers at Queen Mary University in London recently found that steering wheels carry more bacteria than public toilets. … [Read more...] about Study: Car Interiors are Dirtier than Toilets
2011 Occupational Outlook: Upholstery
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published its 2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook on "Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Occupations" - a brief study that every rookie and seasoned pro in the upholstery industry should read. While the study doesn't separate auto upholsterers from those who deal primarily with home furnishings, it does provide an interesting overview of … [Read more...] about 2011 Occupational Outlook: Upholstery
Report: Demand Rising for Custom Interiors
According to a February 2011 trend report published by Izmocars.com, an e-solutions provider for auto dealerships, the number of car buyers interested in customizing their vehicles' interiors is on the rise. The report, titled "2010 Auto Accessories Sales," is based on sales data from 140 dealerships, representing 13 brands and five regions across 30 states. While only … [Read more...] about Report: Demand Rising for Custom Interiors
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