Fernando Caccia, managing director of Bader Leather in Rochester, Michigan, says anyone who believes leather car interiors are harmful to the environment is grossly misinformed. … [Read more...] about Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
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ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
Why are makers of biomaterials, like cactus and mushroom leather, targeting the genuine leather industry instead of manufacturers of synthetic materials made, in part, with fossil fuels? … [Read more...] about ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
Get a Free Apex Leather Sample Set!
To celebrate its sponsorship of The Hog Ring, Apex Leather is giving away FREE Sample Sets to auto upholstery and fabrication shops. Based in Hickory, North Carolina, Apex Leather is a leading provider of aftermarket automotive leather. The multigenerational company has decades of experience in leather production for automotive applications. (Yes, they’re focused solely on … [Read more...] about Get a Free Apex Leather Sample Set!
Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon
American demand for leather in luxury SUVs is worsening Amazon deforestation, according to a recent exposé published by The New York Times. … [Read more...] about Report: US Demand for Auto Leather is Killing the Amazon
Pecca to Make Leather for Electric Vehicles
Some industry experts believe the auto industry's shift to electric vehicles will spell the end of leather interiors — but Pecca Group doesn't seem to think so. … [Read more...] about Pecca to Make Leather for Electric Vehicles
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