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Dragon Scale Pleat

Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

April 28, 2015 By Nadeem

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Since Vilner introduced dragon scale pleats in 2012, only a handful of auto trimmers have successfully replicated the intricate, time-consuming design. Waldemar Gottfried of Gottfried Upholstery in Saskatchewan, Canada, stands out among them for not only mastering the stitch work, but enhancing it with 3D flare. … [Read more...] about Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

Aston Martin’s Zagato Wave Pleat

October 28, 2012 By Naseem

The Hog Ring takes pleasure in showcasing unique pleat designs created by professional trimmers for one-off show cars or creative auto manufacturers that think outside of the box. Point in case, the Zagato Wave. … [Read more...] about Aston Martin’s Zagato Wave Pleat

Vilner Introduces Dragon-Scale Pleats

October 17, 2012 By Nadeem

Yes, I said dragon-scale pleats. Vilner, the automotive interior design studio responsible for trimming this Nissan GT-R, says that the pleats were inspired by 2012, the year of the dragon. … [Read more...] about Vilner Introduces Dragon-Scale Pleats

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