by moosa.nayeem | Aug 10, 2020 | Leather, News & Insights
Leather hides (typically from cattle) used for upholstery are currently chromium salt tanned (to preserve the hide), fat liquored (to provide softness, strength and flexibility (fats and oils are added)), and then dyed (to give them color). At this point, all leathers...
by moosa.nayeem | Aug 10, 2020 | Leather, News & Insights
Automotive interior leather is designed to provide comfort and to improve the visual appeal of the interior of the vehicle. It also leaves the vehicle with a remarkable appearance and feel. It is used widely for automotive interiors across the globe, especially in...
by moosa.nayeem | Aug 7, 2020 | Leather, News & Insights
Leather has been used in cars for well over a century. The first motorised vehicles copied the seat cushions and backrests found in horse-drawn carriages, which used to be the main form of transport. At first the covers were made from vegetable tanned...
by moosa.nayeem | Aug 7, 2020 | Leather, News & Insights
The German premium automotive manufacturer said it remains on course towards achieving its targets for the full year and all its manufacturing plants have resumed working in regular shifts since mid-June. During the first half of 2020, the BMW Group delivered 962,575...
by moosa.nayeem | Aug 7, 2020 | Leather, News & Insights
The automotive seating and components manufacturer said its second-quarter results were significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as global vehicle production declined 46% compared with the same period in 2019. Lear posted second-quarter 2020 sales of US$2.4...