Crib 5 explained why your hotel needs compliant upholstery

Walk through any hotel and you’ll see upholstery doing the heavy lifting. Lobby sofas that host early check-ins and late-night chats, dining chairs that work double shifts, and banquettes that look great in photos and still need to cope with real life. Because these pieces sit at the center of the guest experience, they also […]

Soft-touch finishes in car interiors: the psychology of comfort

You notice it before you think about it: the moment your hand lands on the steering wheel, the door pull, or the center armrest. If the surface feels pleasant, neither sticky nor slippery, neither plasticky nor overly cushioned, your body relaxes a little.  That’s the quiet power of soft-touch finishes; they turn everyday contact points […]

Understanding Automotive Flammability Standards (FMVSS 302)

Fire safety is built into the automotive world long before a car reaches the road. Interior materials are chosen and tested with clear rules in mind, so they behave predictably if they’re ever exposed to a small flame; that’s where automotive fire retardant standards come in. They give engineers, buyers, and suppliers a common benchmark, […]

Restoring Classic Cars: Finding the Original Look with Modern Materials

Restoring a classic car interior is one of the most rewarding parts of bringing a vehicle back to its best. The cabin is where craftsmanship becomes tangible: the look of the surfaces, the feel of the trim, the precision of the seams, and the way everything holds together as a complete design.  With today’s material […]

Public Transport Hygiene: Fabrics That Reduce Bacterial Transmission

Take any busy bus line at rush hour, and you’ll see the same seats are used by hundreds of people in a single day. Hands, bags, coats, occasional spills, everything ends up touching the upholstery at some point. That’s why hygiene in public transport is also about choosing materials that cope well with constant contact […]

The EV Revolution: Why Electric Cars Are Ditching Real Leather

Spend a few minutes inside a new electric car, and you’ll notice the “wow factor” is often the cabin with its clean surfaces, calm lighting, fewer buttons, and more space. With that quieter design language comes a quieter shift in materials, too. Many EV brands are moving away from real leather because the interior now […]

Real Leather vs. Marine Grade Synthetic: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

If you’re specifying upholstery for a yacht or a boat refit, the choice often comes down to two very different ways of thinking. Real leather appeals to people who love natural materials. Marine-grade synthetics, on the other hand, are chosen for how consistently they perform in a tough environment. What follows isn’t a verdict; it’s […]

How to Maintain White Vinyl Upholstery on Boats

White vinyl upholstery looks fantastic on the water; the trick is keeping it that way without turning upkeep into a weekend project. If you’ve ever come back from a day out and noticed a fine salt film, a faint sunscreen smudge, or that slightly dull look in high-use spots, you already know what we mean; […]

Salt, sun, and style: choosing fabrics for marine exteriors

If you spend time on a boat, you know that the deck quickly becomes the heart of the experience because it is a place to relax after a swim, share a drink at sunset or simply sit and watch the sea. All of that pass through the fabrics you choose. Cushions, sunpads and benches are […]

Yacht refit trends 2025: the shift to sustainable interiors

A refit in 2025 is increasingly about bringing a more conscious way of living on board into every cabin and saloon. Owners want interiors that still feel calm and discreetly luxurious, but that are also aligned with their values. That shift is guiding choices about textiles, surfaces, lighting and layout, and placing a clear focus […]