Auto upholstery professionals who work with leather must develop a deep knowledge of its characteristics. After all, there’s a lot to consider: quality, grain, color, feeling, durability, treatment, application, etc. … [Read more...] about Use Hydes’ Leather for that ‘Molded’ Look
Genuine Leather
6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
As the public becomes increasingly concerned about animal and environmental rights, auto upholsterers may face questions about the ethics and sustainability of using genuine leather. It’s up to us to dispel myths and educate customers on why leather is, and has been for millennia, an ethical and sustainable product. … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons Why Leather is Sustainable
Relax, the Leather Industry is Not Dying
Despite endless industry chatter about leather alternatives and bio-based fabrics, demand for hides shows no signs of letting up. In fact, it’s growing. … [Read more...] about Relax, the Leather Industry is Not Dying
Can You Tell Real and Fake Leather Apart?
As auto upholsterers, we can easily tell the difference between genuine leather and synthetic leather, which automakers often call "leatherette." However, a new report by J.D. Power & Associates reveals that a lot of car owners can’t. … [Read more...] about Can You Tell Real and Fake Leather Apart?
Where Does Car Leather Come From?
With the exception of some super luxury automakers who upholster their cars' interiors in bull hides, most car companies and seat cover manufacturers source their genuine leather from cows. But not any cow will do. In fact, automakers are quite picky about the types of cattle they use — paying particular attention to such things as breed, the environmental conditions in … [Read more...] about Where Does Car Leather Come From?
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