Car Interior

Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use

January 9, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Since launching The Hog Ring Design Studio in early 2014, auto trimmers from all over the world have been putting our illustrations to good use — helping customers visualize their design ideas and securing contracts to bring them to life. Case in point: Check out how one of our illustrations was used to design the seat of a custom 1973 Ford F100. … [Read more...] about Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use

Photo: Cadillac-Inspired ’32 Ford Bench Seat

January 8, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

This Cadillac-inspired 1932 Ford 3W seat was trimmed by none other than Sid Chavers of Sid Chavers Company in Santa Clara, California — and posted to his Instagram account, where you can see more of his gorgeous work by following @SidChavers. … [Read more...] about Photo: Cadillac-Inspired ’32 Ford Bench Seat

Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors

January 7, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Internet is ablaze with news of Mercedes-Benz's new autonomous car, the F015 Luxury in Motion — especially its interior, which looks more like a living room than a traditional vehicle cabin. Of course, if you've been following The Hog Ring, you already know what the inside of most self-driving concept cars look like. However, it's still cool too see one up close. … [Read more...] about Mercedes Debuts the Future of Car Interiors

Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves

January 5, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Automakers have been experimenting with plant-based fabrics for a number of years. However, a leather expert from the Philippines is set to revolutionize the practice and lead the charge with a fabric she developed from pineapple leaf fibers that many believe is a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to leather. … [Read more...] about Piñatex: Trimming Cars in Pineapple Leaves

The Hog Ring: 2014 Year in Review

January 1, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

2014 was an incredible year for The Hog Ring. We partnered with some of the auto upholstery industry's leading manufacturers and suppliers to reach more trimmers, cover the latest industry news and developments, feature the latest products and services, and showcase some incredible talent. We also worked tirelessly to expand the utility of this website as a resource for auto … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring: 2014 Year in Review