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The fabric of Ford

Ford engineers scratch, snag and stretch all the different materials that go inside a vehicle to help ensure their durability and suitability to long-term customer use.

Autocar Professional BureauBy Autocar Professional Bureau calendar 27 Jan 2016 Views icon3556 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
The fabric of Ford

Ford engineers scratch, snag and stretch all the different materials that go inside a vehicle to help ensure their durability and suitability to long-term customer use.

The Soil and Cleanability Test


The Mace Snagging Test

The Sniff Odour Test


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