In the next five to ten years, an important trend in automotive fabrics will be the use of color and trim in interior design. Textiles and leather in this application will become an important marketing feature. A focus on interior design permits automobile manufacturers to individualize their products without major retooling costs associated with changes to the car body. Polyester will remain the preferred fiber for seat fabrics and needle felt, and nylon will remain the preferred fiber for tufted carpets. Seat fabrics will have smaller patterns and more muted colors. These trends will vary from one geographical region to another. A review of these trends describes products that will be important in Western Europe, Japan, and the United States.