Forwarding this additional comment from George Riehl: The '60 carpet material has been manufactured by a carpet company to the club's original 300F sample.It is authentic in every detail. Any local upholstery shop can do whatever sewing is required as per your original samples. By doing this locally, it is more convenient and expedient for the car owner and less expensive. Of all the carpet (40+) sets sold thru the club store, there has not been one complaint. Many owners have installed the carpet with simple tools, i.e., scissors, utility knife and spray adhesive. Oakum (carpet pad) comes in various thicknesses and can be purchased thru any upholstery shop. The Club Store