Anyone Remember Naugahyde?
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Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (joe73vette)
I had a Naugahyde recliner, Kittinger Prince of Ease, they called it....finally the Nauga dried out behind my headrest area...so I recovered it....
mistake...no longer comfortable.....
junked it, and finally bought a Lazy boy leather.....
Naugahyde is really great stuff...strong durable, and sunlight proof, nearly....
thing is, it's given away to thinner cheaper junk.....which is also softer in some cases....
GENE
mistake...no longer comfortable.....
junked it, and finally bought a Lazy boy leather.....
Naugahyde is really great stuff...strong durable, and sunlight proof, nearly....
thing is, it's given away to thinner cheaper junk.....which is also softer in some cases....
GENE
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Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (joe73vette)
This is all too funny.
Actually, a search has revealed that Naugahyde was actually named for
the location of the original factory - in Naugatuck, CT !!
From the naugahyde web site:
:seeya
Ummm - I think I will go with the 100% leather covers. :yesnod:
[Modified by NHvette, 1:15 PM 2/4/2003]
Actually, a search has revealed that Naugahyde was actually named for
the location of the original factory - in Naugatuck, CT !!
From the naugahyde web site:
Naugahyde, the original vinyl coated fabric, was first produced in Naugatuck, Connecticut in 1914. Since it had many of the characteristics of a leather hide and made in Naugatuck, the name Naugahyde resulted. Naugahyde is now manufactured in Stoughton, Wisconsin and distributed worldwide by an authorized distributor network. The fabric is widely used in a variety of markets including hospitality, health care, transportation, recreation, residential and many other commercial applications. One of the largest applications is for seating in these markets. Their web site is located at http://www.naugahyde.com
Ummm - I think I will go with the 100% leather covers. :yesnod:
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From: Deep East Texas
Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (Desertdawg)
Never heard of that. Is it something like Corinthian Leather?
The most desirable naugahyde came from the hide of a young nauga. They were almost hunted to extinction before they went out of style. :lolg:
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Re: (45ACP)
There is a sizable Nauga population here in Maine.
More than once I have been forced to kill one in self defense. Do not underestimate the ferocity of a Bull Nauga during the rutting season.
More than once I have been forced to kill one in self defense. Do not underestimate the ferocity of a Bull Nauga during the rutting season.
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Re: (Simon Alexander)
Those are the worst. :bb
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Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (e3pres)
We occasionally have sightings of the very rare Aquatic Nauga's here in Hawaii.......Jaq Stubdhistoe did a documentary of some off shore dives to capture these elusive beast during their migratory travels through Hawaii in the fall when the waters up north get chilly......The natives here used the hydes for making huts and hula skirts,....however after the missionaries arrived.....they made us all wear clothes made out of cloth...and go to church on Sundays....to worship some guy named St Christ Santa and some smelly tree full of lights.....Sure glad I live in Hawaii....Nauga hydes were plentiful here since we're always roasting one for a Luau.... :seeya Cappy
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Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (paul79)
Mack,
I am trying to follow Chrysler's logic: what is Corinthian in New Jersey? And who was that fellow with the Spanish accent?
I am trying to follow Chrysler's logic: what is Corinthian in New Jersey? And who was that fellow with the Spanish accent?
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From: Deep East Texas
Re: Anyone Remember Naugahyde? (MNJack)
Mack,
I am trying to follow Chrysler's logic: what is Corinthian in New Jersey? And who was that fellow with the Spanish accent?
Ricardo Montoban? De plane boss, de plane!!!! :eek:
I am trying to follow Chrysler's logic: what is Corinthian in New Jersey? And who was that fellow with the Spanish accent?
Ricardo Montoban? De plane boss, de plane!!!! :eek:
