Car Interior Themes

Perfect Match Creating a great car interior means more than just choosing materials and colours.  It’s about making sure that every element works with the other.  This means for looks AND function.  It’s about stirring emotions, creating a story, and capturing attention for the right reasons.  Different cars have a specific style or look, and […]

Pleats for Auto Upholstery

Com-pleat your seat An introduction to pleats Pleats for auto upholstery can come in many styles and are most often used in the inserts of seats.  At their most basic, the pleats will only be a few stitch lines on the face.  This is usually to allow a fold or to hold the listing.  (Listings […]

Seams for Auto Upholstery

Seams like a stitch-up An introduction to seams Before you have a car retrimmed, seams for auto upholstery are probably not something you’ve ever thought about.  After all, it’s not exactly a selling point for a vehicle.  Besides, why would you have needed to worry about them?  Well, any decent trimmer prides themselves on crafting […]

Protecting your car’s upholstery

It’s what’s inside that counts Dirty marks, stains, fading, and wear.  In your interior, few things will steal your attention more than imperfections when you’re out enjoying your ride.   We all know how to protect our car’s exteriors, but how about protecting the car’s upholstery?  Periodically inspect your car’s interior for any signs of […]

Car interior mould

For a predicted dry summer thanks to apparent El Niño events, we’ve sure had a lot of rainfall in Queensland in the past 6 weeks.  Whether you are excited about the rain or longing for a dry spell, you need to prepare for the moisture ahead.  Rain increasing the already high humidity we have at […]

Leather’s sustainability and ethics

Sustainability and ethics In today’s ultra-connected, ultra-” informed” world, catchphrases and “movements” are everywhere we turn.  For the top handful of causes, few have the same reach, impact, or divisiveness as climate change.  In the automotive industry, the push towards more environmentally friendly products has been obvious and enforced for some time.  One relatively recent […]

Caring for your leather interior

Leather car interiors add a touch of luxury to any vehicle and can last for many years with proper care.  Whether you have a new or an older interior, maintaining your leather seats and upholstery can ensure they look great for the long haul.  This post will cover some ways of caring for your leather […]

Stay Cool in Your Car: Battling Heat in a Warm Climate

Stay Cool in Your Car Cars in warmer climates pose a challenge when it comes to staying cool and looking stylish.  The interior environment can be notoriously difficult, with various surface finishes within tight confines, all encased in a sleek metal and glass shell.  Cooling down a car is far more challenging than warming it […]