Auto upholstery shops that do a lot of transit work – like cabs, busses, trains and planes – should check out the latest article in Upholstery Journal. It cover everything from the types of durable, easy-to-maintain vinyls you should use to the bidding process required to secure big-time contracts. … [Read more...] about Transit Upholstery: From A to Z
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Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat
We've seen a lot of bizarre convertible tops, but this one definitely takes the cake. As featured in an October 1921 issue of Popular Science magazine, an innovative Kansas man custom engineered the roof of his automobile-camper to double as a six-passenger motor boat. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat
The Story Behind Mr. Coppers Upholstery
News & Record, a local newspaper in Greensboro, NC, recently profiled Franklyn Lewis of Mr. Coppers Upholstery – a full-service home, auto and marine trim shop driven from its location by a landlord who suddenly decided to sell his property to University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). While the story sounds sad, it actually turned out quite alright for Lewis. In … [Read more...] about The Story Behind Mr. Coppers Upholstery
Getting Finicky Over the Fisker Karma
The Fisker Karma, Finland's premier plug-in hybrid luxury sports sedan, has one beautiful interior – but it's not for everyone. Few take issue with its supple leather, beautiful woodwork and quality craftsmanship. But how its center console fuses with the design of its front and back seats is an entirely different story. … [Read more...] about Getting Finicky Over the Fisker Karma
Tour DLT Upholstery Supply’s Warehouse
We're at DLT Upholstery Supply's first annual "Open House" event – meeting the team, networking with manufacturers and finally connecting with members of the The Hog Ring community in person. There are prizes, discounts, staple-gun tune ups and even an amazing band playing classic American rock music. Needless to say, we're having a blast! The best part, however, was … [Read more...] about Tour DLT Upholstery Supply’s Warehouse
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