Car Seat Cover Guide

Best car seat cover tips

If you are looking for cover seat ideas to cover up worn out seats, protect the original upholstery from any mess or to simply decorate your car and make it more appealing then you are at the right place.This article will help you in fitting car seat covers so that they look good irrespective of the purpose of the fitting.

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What is the best seat cover material?

Car seat cover material comparison

With the emergence of more car material brands and types of material, choosing the right one for your car can be very confusing.Whether durability, comfort or value is your priority, it is important to select the best material for your car seat.The post below will help you choose the best car seat cover for your car.

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Velour (Jacquard) Car Seat Cover

Velour is the most common seat cover material for someone who is looking to protect their car seat from damage. The material is designed to look like the original upholstery in such a way that the seat looks like it does not have a seat cover.The good thing about velour is that it is a soft material and the material is inexpensive.It is also machine washable and has a warranty of at least one year. However, velour is not the most durable car seat cover or waterproof. 

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Canvas Car Seat Cover

Canvas car seat material differs from velour in that it is the most durable and waterproof material. Canvas is mostly preferred for trade vehicles, trucks and agricultural vehicles.However, it is not as comfortable as velour. The material is also machine washable. Canvas is not recommended for family cars because it is rough thus it can be rough on the skin. The material has a high warranty of about five years.

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Neoprene Car Seat Cover

If you are looking for class and upgrading your car, then neoprene is the best car material for you.Neoprene is comfortable, waterproof and durable. It has various color choices, machine washable and inexpensive. Neoprene material is most popular with surfers and beach goers.

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Leather-look Car Seat Cover

Leather-look material is the easiest car seat material to wash. It is mostly used by Taxify, uber and Mondo Ride Drivers. This is because it is perfect water-resistant material and thus best for regular splits of food, water, drinks or even vomits. However leather material can be very uncomfortable in winter and summer seasons as it can get extremely cold or hot. Thus need for one to wear appropriate clothes.

Denim Car Seat Cover

If you are looking for a black duck quality car seat cover fitting with extra comfortability, then go for denim material. Most shops offer one year warranty for denim material.

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Mesh Car Seat Cover

Mesh seat cover is designed in such a way that air goes through underneath the seat to allow good circulation and hence less heat. It is the best seat cover for the hot climate. Similar to velour, a mesh is very comfortable, inexpensive and machine washable.Mesh, is popular in RM William, AFL, and NRL seat cover brands. The material has a warranty of at least one year

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Sheepskin Car Seat Cover

If you are looking for ultimate luxury and lifestyle, then sheepskin is the best material for your car seat. The material is very flexible, and climate friendly-it is warm in winter and cold in summer. The material is also thick and thus comfortability. The good thing is that it is very durable and offers the highest warranty of about three to seven years.However, the material is expensive and requires dry-cleaning.

Who makes the best custom seat covers?

Best custom car seat covers

As much as you want to keep your car nice, the simple act of driving will actually bring wear and tear and actually fading away to your interior especially your car seats. But if you fix custom seat covers in your car, you will be overwhelmed by how they will take care of the wear and tear and even add style to your car. This is why this post is here to make things a little easier for you with the best custom seat covers.

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Coverking Neosupreme Seat Covers

Neosupreme is associated with wetsuits. The cover seats are inexpensive and durable. The neosupreme seat cover is the tightest fitting covers around, providing a fully custom, upholstered look. The seats cover come in black, sporty, two-tone look.

CalTrend Dura-Plus Seat Covers

Dura seat covers come custom-made. If you strain your seats, Dura-Plus Seat Covers from CalTrend could be the perfect solution for you. They are heavy duty, soft, and comfortable too.

Spacer Mesh Seat Custom Seat Covers

This custom seat cover is suitable for sporty cars. It simply makes the inside of your car look just as sporty and sharp as the outside. The Spacer Mesh seat covers from Coverking have evenly spaced breaks in the fabric which makes these covers incredibly cool and breathable. 

Carhartt Duck Weave Seat Covers

Carhartt brand is a popular brand of clothing, shoes and seat covers. The sturdy Duck Weave material is sporty and durable. It has also highly resistant to water which helps to keep any liquid or food spills from seeping through the seat. Plus, you can wash them at home.

CalTrend Velour Seat Covers

If you want to add style and some class to your car seat, then Velour seat covers from CalTrend is what you need. The Velour seat covers are made from high-quality material, reinforced at the seams, and UV-treated to completely ward off sun damage. They are also machine washable.

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Aries Seat Defender Canvas Seat Covers

The Aries seat defender seat covers are 100 percent water resistant. It is also a reliable protector against mud, spills, and scratches.The Defender seat cover is machine washable and can bring workmanlike appearance to your interior.The seat cover is also available in camo.

Saddleman Camo Seat Covers

The Saddleman camo is made of non-woven polyester which makes it the perfect material for custom seat covers.The covers are made in the USA and have an eye-catching design of hunter’s camouflage which makes the seat ideal for outdoorsmen. You can wash them at home with your machine

Fia TR40 Wrangler Saddle Blanket Seat Covers

Wrangler saddle blanket seat covers are textile woven with a perfect combination of country western feel and strong protection.The seat covers are available in five different colors. These seat liners are sure to bring a distinct and unforgettable appearance to your interior. They are machine washable and can be dip-dried.

Coverking Ballistic Seat Covers

Ballistic seat covers are best for fitting in a car seat which is tough and rugged.These seat covers are UV-treated, anti-mildew, carbon-fiber-like and are ideal for hauling messy kids, mangy mutts, tools, and camping gear. You can fit a waterproof inner liner to keep the factory seats completely unharmed in case a drink spills or food.

Do seat covers fit all cars?

How do I know what seat cover will fit my car?

Auto seats are sized differently-they are designed to fit a certain a certain seat. For example, the seat cover size of Mazda 3 is smaller than the Toyota Tundra. So how can you pick an auto seat cover which truly fit your car? If you are wondering how you can get a car seat which is not too big or small for your seat here is a guide to help you, choose the right size of your car seat.

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  • Know the size of your car seat – You can know the size of your car seat by measuring the length of the hip and the shoulder room.The hip room is the space where you seat. You can measure from door to door.Basically, the hip length is how wide your seats are.The shoulder room is the upper seat. The shoulder room length is basically how wide your upper seat is or how much room your shoulders have when you sit on the seat.
  • Measure your seats – Use a measuring tape to figure out how wide and tall your seats are. Measure up and down of each seat.
  • Check out the seat covers – Usually, the seat covers have a size listed in the description print out. Look for this number. Most of the time it is 60’’ by 30’’and is listed under the description or the specifications.
  • Headrests or not – Find out if the seat covers can go over your seat headrests or not. They might be bigger if the covers go over the headrests or smaller if the covers loop around the headrests.
  • Compare the size of your seats with the seat covers – You will have to compare the size of your car seats with the size of the seat covers. For instance, if your car is Mazda 3, your upper seat is about 50 inch (Shoulder room) by 30 inches (top-bottom measurement).If you are looking at a seat cover that is 60 inch by 30 inches, then it is going to be really loose across the seat in the shoulder room.
  • Aim for close numbers of seats to cover -Try to get seat covers which are very close in size to your actual auto seats. Note that the bigger the difference between the numbers, the worse the covers will fit and the more time you will spend fiddling them.However, if the numbers are close or the covers are able to be tightly strapped to the seats the covers will fit your seats better.

How to Choose Car Seat Cover Color

Car seat cover color combination

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There are various factors to consider as you shop for a seat cover. For example with the right color, you can transform your car from a simple mode of transformation to a bold car which not only reflects lifestyle but also your personality, with the right color choice. 

Tips to help you make your choice of car seat color easier
  • View all available options – Before rushing out into purchasing a car seat cover and saying white is the color for me, check all the available seat cover available.There could be possibly more colors than you can even imagine, including patterns and camouflage.Each makes cover seat cover availability may vary depending on the model, and the year. It is thus important before you buy the seat cover, check all options, browse the internet seat color ideas so that you have all available colors at disposal for your decision. 
  • Choose your style – The obvious thing that we all do is choose a color for clothes, phone or even car seat cover based on our own personal style. So, in this case, think of some of your favorite colors.If you like red and you are ready to go that bold then do it. If you are a conservative person, you would want to go with something a little subtle such as black car seat cover with red piping. This gives a nice red touch, without being so loud.However, if you want to go unique than you can introduce floral patterns. The best bet is to go with your gut.
  • Your car’s exterior color – You can use your car exterior color to match and complement the interior especially the car seat. If you prefer a well-balanced color palette with colors that pair nicely together, then the exterior of your car will guide you. However, color clashing has someone become popular.