Products & Reviews

Sew Foam for Seats with Cooling Systems

May 1, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

If you’ve worked on car seats equipped with cooling systems, you’re familiar with Flow Through sew foam. This unique, scrim-backed foam is a must-have for any auto upholstery shop that does repair work on late-model vehicles. … [Read more...] about Sew Foam for Seats with Cooling Systems

Albright’s Supply has Camo Headliners

April 25, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

While the fad of camouflage headliners hasn't taken North America by storm, there are regions in the United States and Canada where they're extremely popular. Auto upholstery shops that operate in areas like these will be happy to learn that Albright's Supply carries camo headliner in 14 unique patterns. … [Read more...] about Albright’s Supply has Camo Headliners

Warning: Before Ordering Soft Tops Online

April 22, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring is geared toward professional auto upholsterers, not the DIY or hobbyist communities. However, we’re going to make an exception to publish the following warning — issued by Electron Top — to shoppers who aim to save a few bucks by ordering off-brand convertible tops online. … [Read more...] about Warning: Before Ordering Soft Tops Online

Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You

March 13, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

How often do customers come to your auto upholstery shop asking for cloth seat covers because leather and vinyl ones get too hot under the summer sun? Well, that may soon be a thing of the past. New Zealand tannery Tasman Tanning is investing millions of dollars to develop "cool hides" — genuine leather that doesn't get hot. If successful, they say it could become an … [Read more...] about Leather Seat Covers that Won’t Burn You

Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

March 11, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats