In 1961, General Motors sought to differentiate itself from the competition by offering fashionable convertible tops in a variety of patterns, including polka dots, houndstooth and even floral print. … Continue Reading about GM Once Dreamed of Polka Dot and Houndstooth Convertible Tops
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Study Finds Rampant Human Rights Abuses in Brazil’s Leather Supply Chain
Human rights abuses are being carried out at every stage of Brazil’s leather … Continue Reading about Study Finds Rampant Human Rights Abuses in Brazil’s Leather Supply Chain
How to Turn Your Upholstery Skills into a Teaching Program
The National Upholstery Association (NUA) is hosting a free webinar for … Continue Reading about How to Turn Your Upholstery Skills into a Teaching Program
Golden Boy: How a Nigerian Upholsterer Beat the Odds and Built a Thriving Shop
In a quiet corner of Benin City, Nigeria, there’s a small upholstery shop where the hum of sewing machines blends with the sound of … Continue Reading about Golden Boy: How a Nigerian Upholsterer Beat the Odds and Built a Thriving Shop
The Worst Interior Features (According to a Veteran Auto Trimmer)
After nearly 30 years of repairing car interiors, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for good design — and an equally strong dislike for … Continue Reading about The Worst Interior Features (According to a Veteran Auto Trimmer)
Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs
Are you an out-of-work trimmer? Fear not. We scoured the internet for the latest auto upholstery jobs and posted them on our jobs page. … Continue Reading about Check Out These Auto Upholstery Jobs
The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer
While most automotive engineers focus on engines or safety systems, Chris Fischer has carved out one of the industry’s most unexpectedly … Continue Reading about The Surprisingly Complex Job of Nissan’s Cup Holder Engineer
Everything We Covered in May 2025
We had a busy and exciting month on The Hog Ring. We covered the latest industry news, products, projects and more. Here’s a look back at … Continue Reading about Everything We Covered in May 2025
11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
Steve Hemstock has upholstered interiors for Jay Leno's multi-million dollar Ferrari and every one of the 39 Ford GTX1s ever made. But walk … Continue Reading about 11 Kids, One Trim Shop: The Family Business That’s Redefining Success
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