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This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!

June 19, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - 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 leather. … [Read more...] about This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!

Spoiler Alert: Cadillac’s Nouveauluxe is Not Real Leather

April 2, 2025 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - What Is Cadillac Nouveauluxe Seat Upholstery

Ah, Cadillac. A name synonymous with American luxury, big comfy seats, and the kind of ride that makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud. … [Read more...] about Spoiler Alert: Cadillac’s Nouveauluxe is Not Real Leather

The Synthetic Leather Market Will Reach $77 Billion by 2032

November 13, 2024 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - The Synthetic Leather Market Will Reach $77 Billion by 2032

The synthetic leather market is currently valued at $38.9 billion, but it’s expected to jump to $77 billion by 2032, according to a new industry report. … [Read more...] about The Synthetic Leather Market Will Reach $77 Billion by 2032

Your Next Car Seat Could be Made from Apples

September 25, 2024 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Your Next Car Seat Could be Made from Apples

Just in time for apple cider season, Covestro and Beyond Leather Materials have partnered to develop Leap, a bio-based leather alternative made from apple waste. … [Read more...] about Your Next Car Seat Could be Made from Apples

This Vegan Leather Perfume Doesn’t Smell Like Leather

September 11, 2024 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - This Vegan Leather Perfume Doesn't Smell Like Leather

What does vegan leather perfume smell like? Anything but leather, of course. … [Read more...] about This Vegan Leather Perfume Doesn’t Smell Like Leather

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