Fibrenew's leather repair technicians can come to your home or business to restore holes, rips, stains, fades, scratches, pet damage, cigarette burns and more on your leather couch, leather chair or leather sofa. We have over 230 expert technicians ready to help! Get a quote! Find a location near you today!
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(Video) How to Destroy (and Restore) a Leather Couch
Category: Leather Advice From the Pros
Ultimate Guide to Leather: Part 3 Most Expensive Leather Products
Category: Leather Advice From the Pros
Part 3 of 3 in the mini blog series. Ever wonder what the most expensive leather products are? From a $1.8 million dollar leather jacket to a $10,000 pair of shoes, here they are!
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Ultimate Guide to Leather: Part 2 Leather Product by Animal and Product Breakdown
Category: Leather Advice From the Pros
In this post we examine leather products by animal and as well as a breakdown of applications for leather products.
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Ultimate Guide to Leather: Part 1 Animal Sources for Leather
Category: Leather Advice From the Pros
In this 3 part blog mini series, we'll look at where leather is sourced - from cow hide to ostrich to crocodile, where leather used most - from furniture, to shoes to purses and finally what some of the most expensive leather products are in the world.
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Found in an Attic: Firsthand Accounts of World War II Experiences
Category: Franchisee Stories
Ken Gorrell of Fibrenew Lakes Region, grew up in an old New England farmhouse that has been in his family for generations. As a child, he would spend hours combing through the attic in search of lost treasures, convinced that there had to be an old coin, a map or other valuable trinkets waiting to be found. What he ended up discovering was an original manuscript of his grandfather's cousin and ... [read more...]
Fibrenew: One of the Original ‘Green’ Companies
Category: General
Long before the marketing departments of many large corporations touted their green nature, Fibrenew was playing its part to help save the environment. The mobile service company, which was founded in 1987, specializes in restoring damaged leather, plastic and vinyl. The company's service helps save thousands of items from ending up in landfills each year.
"It's win win." says the company's CEO... [read more...]
Automakers wooing car buyers with affordable leather luxury
Category: Automotive::Franchise, Cars, boats and planes, General
There’s nothing like getting behind the wheel of a car, shifting into gear and heading for the open road cradled in the warm embrace of leather seats with the breeze blowing through your hair.
Though cheaper knockoffs had their day, leather is making a huge comeback in the world of car interiors. It fell out of fashion for a while with the advent of leatherette, a cheaper, more durable imita... [read more...]
Top 3 Reasons You Should Maintain Your Leather
Category: Automotive::Franchise, Aviation::Franchise, Cars, boats and planes, Cleaning::Franchise, Commercial::Franchise, DIY, General, Home and Office, Leather Advice From the Pros, Marine::Franchise, Residential::Franchise
Cleaning your leather products can seem unnecessary when you already have a busy schedule. Who wants to spend time wiping down their sofa when they could be doing something fun?
While it’s pretty normal to want to avoid cleaning, there are some important benefits that come from regular leather cleaning. We’ve broken down the top three for you in hopes that it will inspire you to keep cle... [read more...]
How to keep your boat’s interior in cruising condition
Category: Cars, boats and planes, DIY, Marine::Franchise, Vinyl Advice From the Pros
As the temperatures climb higher, boat lovers everywhere will be returning to the water every chance they get. Taking your boat out after a long, cold winter can be extremely refreshing, especially if you have been kept off of the water by the weather. While you’re gearing up for your joyride, remember to pay attention to your upholstery. Summer weather is beautiful, but it can also lead to worn... [read more...]
Learning about leather: not all leather is alike
Category: General, Leather Advice From the Pros, Residential::Franchise
When considering adding to your leather collection, it’s important to know what you’re looking for. What type of leather is best suited to your needs? To assist in some of the research, we are showing you the pros and cons of the three main types of leather.
Aniline Leather
Aniline leather is considered the most natural looking leather. Some people refer to it as “naked leather” beca... [read more...]
