Button Tufting
Button tufting was another popular option on car interiors in the 1980s. It provided that extra level of comfort and design that drivers couldn’t get in other trim levels. Button tufting added a new level of design to the seats. It also paved the way for automakers to get more daring with their interior designs these days (via Model Car Mag).
You’ll still see button tufting done in the custom car community as well. The art of doing it has evolved since the 1980s and it helped automakers to refine their interiors until it went extinct in the mainstream. Without button tufting, we might not have the high-end luxury interiors that we have in cars today.