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Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels

May 10, 2016 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls ID15 Concept Interior

Johnson Controls' "ID15" concept interior has been turning heads since its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Although most of the attention has been on the interior's innovative design, the fabrics and materials used are just as impressive. Case in point: Check out the glowing fabric on its door panels. … [Read more...] about Photo: ID15 Concept’s Glowing Door Panels

Interior Manufacturers in State of ‘Turmoil’

September 8, 2015 By Nadeem

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At a time when automakers are increasingly focused on improving the quality of their vehicle interiors, it may come as a surprise to learn that some of the world's largest manufacturers of interior components are heading for the hills. They're selling their assets, merging with competitors and even abandoning the car industry altogether. Meanwhile, a slew of no-name … [Read more...] about Interior Manufacturers in State of ‘Turmoil’

Johnson Controls to Unveil SD15 Concept

August 19, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls SD15 Seat

Johnson Controls, one of the world’s leading suppliers of vehicle interiors, is set to debut a seating system at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show that it says will be the standard by 2020. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls to Unveil SD15 Concept

Johnson Controls Refreshes the Rear Seat

June 4, 2015 By Nadeem

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Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, recently unveiled a luxury rear seat it says combines the expressed needs of customers and automakers in one — but we just think it’s cool. … [Read more...] about Johnson Controls Refreshes the Rear Seat

Is FreshPer4mance the Best Fabric Coating?

January 28, 2015 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Johnson Controls FreshPer4mance

Sick of stanky car seats? Johnson Controls, one of the world’s largest suppliers of vehicle interiors, has developed a coating it applies to auto upholstery that renders it anti-odor, anti-stain, anti-microbial, anti-static and water resistant. No, it's not shellac. … [Read more...] about Is FreshPer4mance the Best Fabric Coating?

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