Early last year, a study conducted by researchers at Queen Mary University in London found that car interiors are home to more bacteria than public toilets. Since then, the idea of developing a self-sanitizing car has kept automakers busy. The biggest advancement, of course, came when Nissan announced that its new NV200 taxi cab would be trimmed in antimicrobial nonstick … [Read more...] about Ford Takes On Stinky Car Interiors
Safety Issues
Phoenix Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
Sad news to report from Phoenix, Arizona – Lopez Auto Tops, a family owned upholstery shop that's been in business since 1966, has been destroyed in a fire that local authorities are calling "suspicious". … [Read more...] about Phoenix Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery
I've heard that auto trimmers can get sick from spray glue, rodent-infested interiors and even new-car smell – but this is an absolute first. Russia has apparently stopped 300 cars believed to be contaminated by last year's radioactive leak at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant from entering the country. The cars are said to contain radioactive dust particles in their upholstery. … [Read more...] about Beware of Radioactive Car Upholstery
Sew Healthy with Proper Ergonomics
Sewing & Craft Alliance recently published a short, two-page guide on how to set up your sewing room so that you don't hurt or stress your back while working. The guide is geared more towards the seamstress than the auto trimmer, but the basic rules of sewing ergonomics remain the same. It's definitely worth a read. … [Read more...] about Sew Healthy with Proper Ergonomics
No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
In March, The Hog Ring published an article titled "Warning: Do Not Resew This Cover" – which outlined Nissan's warning to auto trimmers that repairs to their seat covers could prevent seat-mounted airbags from deploying properly. Not surprisingly, the article raised a number of questions and concerns among our readers about issues of liability. … [Read more...] about No Ideal Solution to ‘Do Not Resew’ Tags
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