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. But here’s the truth: women have been shaping the look and … Continue Reading about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time
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Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?
If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve … 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 … 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?!
Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85
Trimmer John Elvin Maddux of Mansfield, Missouri, has died at age 85. … Continue Reading about Trimmer John Elvin Maddux Dies at 85
Heated Headliners and Carpets are Coming
Lots of cars have heated seats and steering wheels. But one German supplier is looking to heat other interior surfaces, like the headliner … Continue Reading about Heated Headliners and Carpets are Coming
10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap
So you think you're good at wrapping steering wheels, huh? Well then try wrapping one of these bad boys... … Continue Reading about 10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap
Thread Month Is Underway at Keyston Bros — And It’s Sew Much Fun!
Thread Month has officially kicked off at Keyston Bros, and they’re celebrating in style. All month long, the company is spotlighting its … Continue Reading about Thread Month Is Underway at Keyston Bros — And It’s Sew Much Fun!
Trimmer Jesse Collier Dies at 57
Trimmer Jesse "Eddie" Collier, Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, has died at age 57. … Continue Reading about Trimmer Jesse Collier Dies at 57
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