A seat cover protects the factory upholstery in your car from spills, dirt, and stains to extend its lifespan and help you get a better selling price when you are ready to sell. Most are designed to be easy to clean by wiping or washing and come with a warranty. Some are also quilted or constructed of other materials to add comfort and style.
Woven fabrics used for seat covers are often treated to improve their performance and properties. For example, flame retardant finishes are applied to the polyester fabrics to enhance their fire resistance. Other fabrics are coated to improve their mechanical characteristics, such as fabric tensile strength and abrasion resistance. Other fabric enhancements include adding elastomeric materials to improve their stretch, and introducing a raised surface on the flat woven velvet fabrics to provide more softness to the touch.
The seat cover material must be able to cope with varying loads during use. A permanent deformation of the cover will occur if the load is greater than the elasticity of the fabric. This is particularly true for the seams of the cover.
One type of seat cover that can help prevent damage to your vehicle seats is neoprene, which is waterproof and stain resistant. It is also available in a wide variety of colors and designs, making it easy to personalize your car. In addition, neoprene is easy to clean and maintain, which can be beneficial if you have children or pets in your car.