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Are You Ready for Lab-Grown Horse Leather?

November 20, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Are You Ready for Lab-Grown Horse Leather?

A UK biotech company is turning heads with its latest engineering feat — lab-grown horse leather. … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for Lab-Grown Horse Leather?

NY Lawmakers Want to Make it Illegal to Mislabel Faux Leather

June 10, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - NY Lawmakers Want to Make it Illegal to Mislabel Faux Leather

State lawmakers in New York are considering a proposed law that would force automakers to be more transparent when it comes to labelling the materials used in vehicle interiors, especially faux leather. … [Read more...] about NY Lawmakers Want to Make it Illegal to Mislabel Faux Leather

Cost of Leather Hides Set to Rise

March 23, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

According to a recent report published by IMS Automotive Interiors Worldwide, the use of leather in the European auto market is set to significantly increase in the next five years – placing higher demand on hides and, subsequently, raising its cost for auto trimmers. … [Read more...] about Cost of Leather Hides Set to Rise

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Meet Aspiring Auto Trimmer Lauren ‘Ralphie’ Marusic

We interview a lot of master craftsmen, but … [more] about Meet Aspiring Auto Trimmer Lauren ‘Ralphie’ Marusic

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