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Hydes Answers Your Questions About Leather

April 12, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi

We recently asked our Instagram followers to pose their burning questions about automotive leather to Aaron Laithwaite, founder and CEO of Hydes Leather. … [Read more...] about Hydes Answers Your Questions About Leather

Can I Recycle or Compost Leather Scraps?

September 23, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

At my upholstery shop, we try to recycle as much as possible — mostly glass and plastic. I'd like to recycle fabric scraps too, but don't know any companies that would take such waste. … [Read more...] about Can I Recycle or Compost Leather Scraps?

Is It Safe to Steam Leather Seat Covers?

July 17, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

When it comes to steaming leather seat covers to get rid of wrinkles, auto trimmers are divided. Opinions range from "I steam the heck out of every cover I make" to "I would never steam any leather cover." … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Steam Leather Seat Covers?

How do I Remove Creases from Leather?

July 2, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

Do you have any tips on how to revive leather hides that were stored incorrectly? I recently received some leather hides that were folded over on themselves and now they have creases. Are theses creases permanent? Is there anything I can do to get them out? – William Duffy of Medford Upholstery in Patchogue, New York. Hi William, Thank you for a great question. It all depends … [Read more...] about How do I Remove Creases from Leather?

Is the Back of Leather the Same as Suede?

May 23, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

What's the difference between suede and the flesh (fuzzy) side of a leather hide? Is it possible to use the flesh side as the finished side when covering an interior panel or even a seat? Or is it better to use actual suede? I have free rein to trim the interior of a 1994 Nissan 300ZX any way I like. The door panels and console were originally partially covered in an … [Read more...] about Is the Back of Leather the Same as Suede?