Sample books for automotive interiors

March 1, 2010  |  Markets, Resources, Upholstery

Compiled by Juli Case Where can I get Detroit car books? I’m looking to buy a collection. Companies that do automotive upholstery are familiar with Detroit Car Books; they’re sample books that show the fabrics used in OEM automotive interiors for a particular year. You can purchase them …
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Pearson Textiles offers 54 new fabrics, available online

March 1, 2010  |  Products, Upholstery

A comprehensive line of cut yardage fabrics available for use on Pearson upholstered pieces or in other applications is now available: 54 new fabrics, half of which are exclusive Pearson designs, and half of which are made of natural fibers. The newest fabrics are characterized by sumptuous damasks,…
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Custom transportation upholstery offers profitable opportunities

February 1, 2010  |  Features, Markets, Upholstery

By air, land or sea, capture demand with quality and creativity. By Abbie Yarger In a world of mass production and one-size-fits-all, the factory-made box isn’t suitable for everyone. People are constantly transforming themselves or the things they own to stand out from the masses and make a l…
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Sunbrella® area rugs

January 15, 2010  |  Products, Upholstery

Tri Vantage® now offers the renaissance™ collection of Sunbrella area rugs and accessories to enhance sales. Made with Sunbrella yarns to offer exceptional durability, softness, long-lasting color and stain resistance, the area rugs are created through a flat braid process using 50 percent…
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Upholstery tool makes frame stripping easier

January 1, 2010  |  Products, Upholstery

Problem: The most tedious part of an upholstery job is stripping the frame. Solution: The StripBit quickly and efficiently removes fabric, batting, tacks and staples from furniture, leaving a bare frame. The forked attachment can be used on any standard drill or cordless drill. Fabric slips between …
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Affordable solution for leather cutting

January 1, 2010  |  Products, Upholstery

Problem: Since leather cutting equipment is expensive, big and complicated to operate, only very large production operations can afford to do it. Solution: The Vision Module & Leather Cutting System from Autometrix is a versatile, simple and affordable cutting machine that will cut leather hides…
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High-tech wool keeps auto interior cool

January 1, 2010  |  Markets, Projects, Upholstery

Swiss automaker Rinspeed introduced the iChange, a vehicle that changes shape to adapt to the passenger load, in March 2009. The streamlined, lightweight, zero-emission iChange shifts to save energy, and its futuristic design includes high-tech wool for seat covers, door panels and roof liners that …
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Auto interior materials offer options for your customers

November 20, 2009  |  Markets, Upholstery

New options abound to offer customers the trendiest—or most traditional—auto interiors. By Shelby Gonzalez The interior of a car, you could argue, is more important to the overall experience of the car than the exterior. After all, the interior is where the driver and passengers spend th…
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Luxury fabrics offer durability

November 1, 2009  |  Products, Upholstery

Problem: Elegant, luxury fabrics don’t necessarily have performance qualities that match their good looks. Solution: Chella Textiles’ line of luxury fabrics can take the punishment, too. Ready-to-wear boucle befits a barstool just as well; tweeds, satins, velvets and chenilles withstand …
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J. Ennis Fabrics launches 2 new collections

August 31, 2009  |  Industry News, Upholstery

J. Ennis Fabrics has introduced two new lines of upholstery fabrics. The Treasures II collection, featuring more than 100 patterns and stripes, is ideal for use in furniture and accent pieces. The Palette collection, made for upholstery and bedding applications, is comprised of three solid color boo…
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