International Leather Maker (ILM) has responded to last month's report in The New York Times linking US demand for automotive leather to Amazon deforestation. … [Read more...] about ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation
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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
That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
The New York Times reported a lot on the first production Model T, which was built in 1908. But it wasn't until 15 years later that the iconic newspaper mentioned the phrase "auto upholstery." … [Read more...] about NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
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