In the world of aftermarket convertible tops, OEM+ Auto Tops is making serious waves — thanks to a game-changing approach that few manufacturers can match: complete in-house mold production. … Continue Reading about How OEM+ Auto Tops is Redefining Convertible Top Manufacturing with In-House Mold Production
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From Factory Match to Full Custom: LEATHER CRAFT Has It Covered
In today’s automotive upholstery market, personalization matters. Whether you're … Continue Reading about From Factory Match to Full Custom: LEATHER CRAFT Has It Covered

JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is putting its seats through the paces — with the help … Continue Reading about JLR Uses Robots to Simulate 10 Years of Seat Wear in Days

Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler Dies at 75
Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler of Ridgeway, Missouri, has died at age 75. … Continue Reading about Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler Dies at 75

Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program
For an industry that thrives on design and innovation, having the right parts for a custom build is let’s just say, critical! Well, getting … Continue Reading about Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program

Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time
Auto upholstery has long been seen as a man’s trade — gritty, hands-on, and tucked away in the back corners of custom shops and factories. … Continue Reading about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time

Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?
If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat … Continue Reading about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?

Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor
If you've spent years in an auto upholstery shop — cutting patterns, stitching seat covers and installing soft tops — now's your chance to … Continue Reading about Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor

This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
What do you do when life gives you 50,000 tons of rejected kiwifruit? If you're Shelley Houston, you turn it into automotive-grade faux … Continue Reading about This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
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