Typical Materials, Tools and Equipment Used Materials worked on: Broadcloth, Bedford cord, gaberdine, silk, springs, rubber, treated hair, down, kapok, frieze, mohair, airplane linen, canvas, leather, felt, vinyl, carpeting, floor coverings and other upholstering materials. This occupation requires the complete layout, cutting, fabricating, assembling and installing aircraft trim parts, vehicle seat covers, chair pads, aircraft and plant equipment coverings, curtains, tire, propeller and engine covers, boots, etc.