Car seat covers help protect the upholstery of a vehicle’s original cloth or leather seats from spills, dirt buildup, wear and tear and colour fade caused by exposure to UV light and extreme temperatures. They also make cleaning up accidents and pet stains much easier.
The performance of a seat cover depends on the fabric it’s made of, as well as its seam quality. Various mechanical properties such as fibre type and yarn structure, fabric construction, abrasion resistance and pilling propensity need to be taken into account when selecting a suitable seat cover fabric. A variety of different types of fabrics are available for seat cover production, from traditional woven textiles to knitted materials and polyurethane foam. Woven fabrics can be coated to improve specific performances such as abrasion resistance, flame resistance and stretch.
A common fabric used in seat covers is polyester. It is breathable, durable and easy to clean. However, it tends to lack a premium look when compared to genuine or faux leather.
The best seat cover material for your vehicle will depend on a range of factors including the style you want, your budget and whether it’s going to be used in a family vehicle or as part of an off-road racing car. From polished leather exuding luxury to casual and comfortable velour or sporty and modernistic neoprene, the right seat cover material will articulate your desired visual statement in the interior of your vehicle.