Owners of cars have long treated them not just as a means of transportation. First of all, it is a financial investment. After some time iron horse it is customary to sell or exchange for a better alternative version. Therefore, keeping the car in a good, “commodity” condition is economically feasible and profitable.

In addition to benefit, in a clean and cozy car it is much more pleasant to move around the city, spending several hours every day. According to statistics, most drivers spend 4 to 8 hours a day behind the wheel. It is for these two reasons that seat covers are bought. And for those who are just going to do it, we offer a few recommendations.

How to choose car seat covers

As a rule, the most opportune time to buy covers is immediately after purchasing the vehicle. They will keep appearance seats in their original form. Some can be very difficult to find in size. Sometimes the length is right, but the width is a little extra. Or quite the opposite.

What price will you have to pay? How long will they last and keep their appearance? All this is important to consider in order not to pay a decent price and in six months to forget how they looked when buying.

In the first place, of course, is the level of comfort that the covers you need can create. This is important because in the warm season people sometimes sit on the seat in shorts and skirts, and when the skin comes into contact with the material, there will be an unusual irritation or a feeling of comfort. Such sensations depend only on a competent prudent choice of covers when buying.

A few examples of existing options

As we have already identified, fabric is essential in practical applications for a variety of reasons. Therefore, you will be offered several common options, and you decide for yourself. what fabric to choose for car seat covers. Pay attention to the differences between them and compare the practical characteristics.

Velor, one of the most common options

Velor knowingly becomes the choice of most motorists. Velor fabric is very pleasant to the touch and has a fairly high affordability. One big plus can be safely attributed to such material - it will be pleasant and comfortable for you to sit in a velor chair being dressed in a variety of outfits.

Velor is also good because it has the ability to hold comfortable temperature. Both in winter and in summer, the seats do not overheat and do not overcool. But for comparison, we must definitely pay attention to the cons.

Velor covers also apply to those that wear out quickly. This means that the effect is inherent new purchase, goes away quickly. The fabric begins to wrinkle, the pile deteriorates and scuffs are especially visible in places of maximum friction. Also, the color of velor quickly fades. Not only from rapid wear and tear, but also from the constant accumulation of dust.

These covers need to be washed periodically, which can also affect their shape and appearance.

alcantara

Here we will talk about expensive material for covers. Alcantara has a list of advantages to choose from. Only if you are willing to pay a relatively high price.

To understand what this material is: Alcantara is compared with suede leather. It is just as durable and has a respectable appearance. Many motorists use Alcantara to reupholster the entire interior of the car. Covers made from it will serve you for a long period of time.

synthetic fabric

Covers made of fabric materials occupy a large part of the market. Many colors, various fasteners, eyelets. You can purchase the headrest cover separately different size. They are considered one of the cheapest, which attracts most buyers. They may look beautiful, but the quality almost always does not match the appearance. Such covers are bought rather in order to hide a damaged seat without repairing it.

Vinyl material for cases

Covers made on the basis of vinyl material have more disadvantages than advantages. Like all new things, they will look nice enough and in warm spring weather you will be comfortable sitting in such a chair. You can spill liquid on them and not worry about stains. This material is based on synthetic resin and is therefore moisture resistant.

But on hot days, when you dream of hiding from the heat, vinyl seats will only annoy. They get very hot, which is why everyone who uses such covers tries to put the car in the shade and use fabric linings. A similar situation occurs in winter when the vinyl surface becomes very cold.

Winter covers with wool fleece

There is also such a type of covers as winter ones. These are seasonal warming covers. Basically they have a similar appearance. The prices for them are very different. IN mass production come more affordable with faux fur. They are very comfortable and warm to sit on. In practice this is very useful thing.

Drivers of foreign cars leather seats use winter version covers as an alternative to heated seats. With the onset of the warm season, they are easily removed. Store them in a clean, dry place. If you liked one of these options, it’s better not to skimp on money and choose the most worthy ones for the winter. At budget versions there is always at least one drawback - you will be forced to constantly clean the clothes of lint.

Winter car covers are a very valuable thing, if you are lucky enough to get it made of natural material.

Leather car covers and artificial leather

Many car covers are made from leatherette. The quality of the material depends primarily on the price. If you are a lover of leather and luxury then you will have to suffer a little. But frankly, these kinds of covers rarely look luxurious, and their practical side is not much different from the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl seats.

Leather, as well as vinyl, begin to crack over time, heat up in summer, and freeze in winter and lose their elasticity. In addition, they need care with a special emulsion. Without prevention leather cases lose their appearance in the first year of intensive use.

Buy ready-made or make an individual order from the master

In fact, when choosing covers, everything can be both simple and vice versa. As you drive past an auto shop, you stop and decide to buy seat covers. Most often this is the case. We complain about the lack of time and make a purchase in order to quickly satisfy our interest.

As a result, this is what happens. You overpay extra money, buy goods from the window, in addition, the seller will assure you that it will be useful to buy a trinket that is completely useless for you, and only then you will realize that the retractable armrest is in the center rear seat is now blocked.

Perhaps things are not so scary with the purchase. And you correctly ask the price and determine the quality. In this case, try to consider the option individual order. You look at the catalog, and decide for yourself which car covers to choose. Feedback on such projects is always only positive. Price policy not much different from finished products, and sometimes you can get by with a smaller amount of money.

Among other things, the individual process of tailoring car covers is a very pleasant experience, causing a similar range of emotions with tailoring an expensive suit or dress to order. The master takes measurements from your seats and makes several sketches, taking into account the general color scheme the entire vehicle in order to achieve absolute harmony. And you evaluate and make a choice. Any wishes can be taken into account in your order.

In addition, tailor-made car covers will look very natural. They perfectly take shape and do not leave extra folds. And even if something does not suit you, you can always correct any defect from the same master. This is the privilege of working with an artisan.

Can you imagine how important it is to choose right away correct covers for auto? They should fit in width, size - this is the minimum. It is also important how much such covers cost, how they are washed, how long they will serve you, and most importantly, how comfortable they are. Comfort is determined by how you feel when sitting on seats with such covers and how they feel. Because our skin is in direct contact with seat covers, which can irritate and unnerve, or not be felt at all and be pleasant to the touch. In any case, today we have to figure out how to choose the right covers for cars.

Materials for car seat covers.

There is a wide range of materials for car covers. You only have to choose. But it is also important to treat the choice correctly, i.e. from the practical side of this aspect. Well, let's look at what materials are presented on modern market and what are their characteristics.

Velor is the most popular material for covers. Such covers have a low cost, which attracts most interested buyers. In addition, no matter what you wear, velor creates friction in sliding, which means you will be comfortable while driving. It is also worth noting that many people like to touch such a fleecy surface, although there are exceptions. In summer, such seats do not heat up from the sun, and in winter they do not get too cold, and they are very attractive in appearance. However, note that such covers will have to be washed carefully and changed regularly, because. this fabric can fold into folds, and the pile is crushed after a while.

Alcantara covers are somewhat similar to velor ones, they are just as soft, beautiful, attractive and warm. They do not always look practical, although in fact they turn out to be very durable. Alcantara is an artificial suede, which indicates a very high price of covers. At the same time, such covers are ready to serve for a long time, they are hard to mess up common man, neatly behaving in the cabin. So if you're willing to pay now for these cases, you'll get high quality and longevity of covers, not to mention how they look in the cabin!

Fabric covers are very diverse, you can at least sew several options for interior covers yourself. This great dignity, besides, they are easy to clean, they will serve you for a long time. However, for the covers, a fabric is used that does not absorb moisture and liquid, which makes staying in the cabin uncomfortable in the summer if the car does not have an air conditioning system.

Vinyl seat covers are also popular. They have acceptable prices and a large assortment. You can either buy ready-made or order special cases. For example, now you can easily find covers in silver or gold colors in the assortment of the catalog. However, with such covers, you may feel uncomfortable, both in cold and hot weather. The fact is that vinyl does not allow air to pass quietly, because in the summer the seats will be hot, and in the winter they will be cold. At the same time, there is a great advantage for drivers and passengers “dirty”: vinyl does not let air through, but also liquid, which will protect the seats and interior from dirt, water, slush, etc. pets, or those who constantly travel by car.

For the winter season, it is worth stocking up on fur covers. But buy only quality cases so that the fur does not remain on the clothes. Such covers are useful in winter, because. they do not cool down in frost, they warm easily, do not slip, they are very soft and comfortable. There are also disadvantages of such covers: they are not durable. Anyway, their appearance and cleanliness. Not only dirt, but also all dust easily falls on the fur, and it is worth washing it only in special institutions, but as you know, dry cleaning services are not always cheap.

There is another type of material for covers - this is automotive leather, which is far from real leather in terms of cost, and is close to fabric covers. Such covers look great, they are not difficult to care for, even the dirt is washed off with a damp cloth. However, this is still “skin” and it is easy to scratch it, so you need to be careful in the cabin with such covers.

What should be car seat covers.

Most importantly, pay attention to functional features covers. For example, it is very important that the covers have the necessary cuts for airbags. Thanks to this, in the event of danger or an accident, the airbags can safely deploy and protect passengers from injury or death. Second rule: Wherever you buy car covers, check to see if they have cutouts for the headrests and, if necessary, for the armrests. Otherwise, you will have to make holes manually, because. without them, the covers cannot be pulled over the seats. If you want to sit comfortably during the trip and you and your passengers are comfortable, choose covers with a soft lining, for example, made of foam rubber. Now on all models of covers for the car there are special pockets that are convenient to use. You can store magazines, a pen and notepad, albums, napkins, etc. If you choose covers, make sure that there are such pockets (they can only be on the back of the front seats). It is good if there are dense edges on the sides of the covers (for example, from automotive leather), thanks to which the covers will last longer.

This material was created on the basis of feedback from car owners about car covers.

Do you need covers at all?

Many people prefer to ride without them. There is an opinion that any covers look worse than their own salon. Especially if the car is new. And you can wear them only then to hide scuffs and an unattractive appearance of the cabin. That is, if the salon has come to an end, then beautiful covers will help you. Covers are also needed when you often carry children and animals in the car. Also, if you have a habit of eating in the cabin, carry dirty items, ride in dirty working clothes.

Another plus of covers - they can adjust an uncomfortable seat with special inserts. And the problem of osteochondrosis does not threaten you.

In other cases, the meaning in the covers disappears. There is an opinion that it is better to dry-clean the interior once a year than to remove the covers, knock them out, wash them, then put them on, and they don’t look like their own after these procedures.

What is better, to sew to order or buy ready-made? Buy ready-made cheaper. But it will look better, of course, made to order.

If you are going to buy ready-made covers, you need to know not only the full name of your car, but also the interior equipment, year of manufacture. Based on this information, the seller will be able to pick up "native" covers that will fit exactly on the seats of your car. Visually check the covers for quality, matching with interior parts, fasteners.

What is better to buy, full-fledged covers or seat covers (“shirts”)?

Seat covers ("shirts") inferior to covers in some positions. First of all, because they stick worse on the seats and do not protect the upholstery from contamination. The covers are tight to the seat and back. But "T-shirts" are easily removed, cheap, very simple. They are very convenient: when you need (you are carrying a child), you put them on, and when you don’t need them, you quickly take them off.

In general, if funds allow, it is best to have more than one set of covers. To be for both summer and winter. And what materials for covers are better to choose, see below.

fabric covers

Pros: you can choose different colors. Easily erased. Absorb moisture. Inexpensive. Plush and tapestry are more wear-resistant. Synthetic ones look good, stretch well, do not wrinkle and do not go astray. Flock covers: perfectly cleaned and washed, colors and appearance do not fade, do not fade, are not static, do not sweat on them.

Minuses: Fabric covers from some fabrics get knocked off, wrinkled. Synthetic covers are electric and do not absorb moisture (which means you sweat while sitting on them), quickly lose their shape, because synthetics stretch, they spread at the seams, their edges and tightening elastic bands are torn, puffs appear.

Velor covers

Pros: They don't slip. Pleasant to the touch. Sitting on them is comfortable. Do not melt when exposed to cigarette ash.

Minuses: After some time of operation, the pile goes astray. The fabric is folded, which looks unattractive. Often you will need to vacuum the interior, as they collect a lot of dust. Hair and debris stick to the velor surface. It's not that easy to clean up. After washing, the covers may “sit down”.

Leatherette

Pros: Big choice colors. If you are bringing animals, it is easy to clean the cabin. They last a long time and are inexpensive.

Minuses: The material does not breathe, gets very hot in the heat and tans in the cold. “In winter, like a tree, in summer all covered in soap.” They do not let moisture through (when you sit on them, the skin sweats).

Leather cases

Pros: Soft. Pleasant to the touch. Easy to care for, easy to clean with special wipes. They look expensive and respectable. The skin breathes. Hypoallergenic.

Minuses: leather requires careful handling, otherwise it can be easily scratched. Expensive.

Eco-leather cases

Eco-leather is a high-quality substitute for natural leather.

Pros: Fine imitation of genuine leather. There are micropores, which allows eco-leather to breathe. Eco-leather does not let water through. But the breathability of eco-leather is much higher than that of genuine leather. High wear resistance (resistance to abrasion, tearing, creases). Good frost resistance. Pleasant to the touch. Hypoallergenic. Have no smell. Eco-friendly. They are cheaper than real leather.

Faux suede cases

Pros: Velvety, soft, pleasant to the touch. Durable.

Minuses: Expensive.

Fur cases

Pros: Good to ride in cold weather, warm. Respectable.

Minuses: They collect dust, dirt and get dirty easily. Expensive, but faux fur is a worthy alternative to natural material. Over time, bald spots form. Moth can start. They are hot in summer.

If you are going to buy covers, pay attention:

whether they have special cuts for airbags, so that in the event of an accident, the covers do not interfere with opening;

are there holes for armrests and headrests. Otherwise, you will not be able to put on the seat covers.

And more wishes for covers: foam lining (it keeps its shape), edging (more attractive type of covers), side and lumbar supports (the back will be more comfortable), pockets with reverse side front seats (you can put the right things, it's very convenient).

Maria Soboleva

What are the best car covers?

The interior of any car, and a prestigious foreign car, and a modest VAZ, Lanos, Daewoo, should look well-groomed, please the eye of the driver and passengers. Car covers help to achieve this. In this article, your attention is an overview of the types of covers, fabrics for them, requirements for operation.

Functions of car covers

Protective : the presence of covers - The best way protect against dirt, dust and wear of the machine seat. Instead of cleaning them, and possibly tightening them, it is wiser to purchase protection. After all, covers are easier to care for.

Decorative: well-chosen covers decorate the interior of the car, create special style, emphasize the taste of the owner.

Comfort: covers are heated, with a massage function, having a special anatomical shape to provide proper fit. The driver and passengers should be comfortable and pleasant to be in the cabin, even for a long time.

Prestige: yes, it is important for some car owners to emphasize their status. And covers made of expensive genuine leather will help to adequately decorate the interior of the car.

Types of car covers

Cases are of three types:

• universal - suitable for most models of passenger cars;

• model - created for a specific brand of car;

• individual - they are made to order.

Universal covers

Universal covers for a car are quite simple to choose and purchase, they are available in car dealerships and salons most of all. They are designed for cars with a simple seat configuration. Finding out if this option is right for you is easy - read the list of acceptable models on the product packaging.


pros - a variety of colors and materials from which they are made. Besides universal cases have a wide price range, allowing the owner of the machine to choose suitable option according to your own pocket.

Minuses: it is quite difficult to position the covers perfectly so that they completely follow the shape of the car seat, snugly.

Therefore, when choosing, pay attention to whether Velcro, laces or zippers are included in the kit to fit the cover to the seat. By the way, it is difficult for a novice driver to cope with this himself, it is better to contact the car dealership specialists.

One of the varieties of universal models - T-shirt covers. This is such an economical option.

They have standard sizes, elastic, they can be chosen by owners of any car. These covers cover only part of the car seat. Convenient in case of a trip on vacation, fishing, when transporting children and pets.

These covers are made from synthetic fabrics. They are easy to remove and wash. Not durable, but also inexpensive. It is appropriate to choose them as a temporary option to protect the seats.

Model Cases

These accessories are made for specific model car.

Pros: manufacturers take into account the shape of the seats, so they fit perfectly. So, they will last longer than universal ones.

Model covers have technological cuts for airbags, allowing them to work and open freely in the event of a road accident.


Minuses : a very limited choice of colors and the number of brands of cars for which covers are produced. hosts rare cars may have trouble picking up this type of accessory.

Individual cases

These items are made to order. They are made according to the measurements from the seats of your car, taking into account the design features.


pros : exclusivity - you are personally offered to choose the texture and color of the material, decor elements: inscriptions, drawings. They have an excellent fit, as they are tailored specifically to your car seat.

Minus : high price.

How to choose the right car covers

First of all, be interested in the functionality of covers (this quality is important to consider when choosing a car navigator):

• they must have cuts for airbags so that these protective devices deploy and protect passengers in the event of an accident;

• check for cuts under the headrests and armrests. Without them, pulling the seat cover will not work;

• it’s good if there is a soft foam lining - it’s much more comfortable to sit for both the car driver and passengers. In addition, such a layer absorbs moisture and promotes air circulation;

• dense edging (made of leather) on the sides of the covers will be useful, this will extend their service life;

• lateral and lumbar supports will not let your back get tired even in case of a long stay on the road;

• All sorts of things that may be needed in the cabin need to be stored somewhere. Therefore, choose covers with pockets on the back of the front seats. It is convenient to place magazines, pens, notepads, napkins, water bottles there;

• it is good when the threads of the covers have a special impregnation to prevent contamination of the seams.

What material is better to choose

There are many requirements for the material: strength, wear resistance, ease of cleaning, safety, hygiene, attractive appearance.

High-quality covers are made from certified fabrics (tapestry, velor) or eco-leather.

eco-leather (ecological material, variety faux leather) was to the taste of many car owners.

One is durable, strong, elastic, able to pass air and water vapor, therefore it has no smell, no " Greenhouse effect". Resistant to temperature extremes, ultraviolet, hypoallergenic.

Eco-leather covers can be used if you have heated seats.

In appearance it is not inferior to natural leather, but much more affordable.

Velours - Another popular material from which covers are sewn to protect car seats.

It is pleasant to the touch, prevents slipping, which is quite important for those who are behind the wheel. Velor does not stick to the body in the heat, does not heat up, and in winter it is not too cold.

Looks attractive enough. And the price doesn't bite at all.

The disadvantages include the need for regular cleaning from dust and animal hair, low wear resistance.

Covers made of artificial velor are strongly electrified, causing discomfort.

Alcantara (artificial suede) - the material is soft, warm, beautiful. More durable than velor and will last longer. But the cost of such covers is much higher than velor ones.

Fur - great option when the cold season comes. The material is soft, comfortable, warms well, does not cool down in frost, does not slip.

Fur covers are treated with materials that give strength. But still, they are not particularly durable.

Washing them, of course, is more difficult, it is better to give it to dry cleaning. But it's quite costly.

Leather - expensive, let's say, status material. It looks solid, even chic.

Colors can be combined. In leaving such covers are simple - they are easy to clean and wash.

But leather covers are more stretched and wiped. And if the skin is smooth, then it does not breathe (only perforated skin has this property).

Auto fabrics (jacquard and tapestry) - quite popular materials for the manufacture of covers.

They are environmentally friendly, strong, durable, dust and water repellent, fireproof.

When producing tapestry, stronger threads are used than in jacquard.

The color palette of these materials is quite restrained, you can hardly find bright colors.

Auto fabrics cannot be called cheap material.

car covers care

Any item needs proper care. How to take care of car covers can be found on the product packaging or in the attached instructions. Follow the recommendations - and the covers will last you much longer.

It is better to wash car fabric covers by hand or using a delicate mode (without wringing), and in order not to sit down, they are put on the seats slightly damp.

Washing is not used if the fabric has a foam layer, otherwise you can ruin the cover.

The skin is cleaned with a damp cloth, sponge, special polishes. The possibility of using stain removers is indicated in the instructions for a particular type of leather.


Eco-leather is cared for as carefully and carefully as natural leather. Periodically apply protective impregnations.

High-quality covers are best entrusted to dry cleaning, so their complex processing will be carried out.

Tapestry covers are well cleaned with a brush (sponge) and soapy water.

It is not bad to clean the fur in this way: mix one glass of semolina and starch each, pour the mixture onto the cover, then knock it out, you can clean it with a vacuum cleaner.

Special cleaning aerosols are used without removing the covers from the seats. So dirt, dust, various stains are removed.

Where is it safer and more profitable to buy a case

One of the selection criteria is the benefit of the purchase, which is quite reasonable, as well as the desire to reduce fuel consumption.

There are several options for purchasing car seat covers.

The traditional option is a car dealership. IN reputable salons and the choice is wide, and you will receive expert advice, and they will give a guarantee of quality. And most importantly, you will see everything yourself, feel it and decide which model suits you.

Now many people prefer to order goods through online stores. What do virtual sellers promise? Large assortment, free consultation, fast ordering, comfortable shapes payment, low prices, shipping.

But in practice, it is possible to get not quite what is promised. Sergey N. ordered covers in the online store. He was promised to take into account the design features of the seats of his car. As a result, I got the usual universal model that requires fitting and alteration.

Victor S. shares his experience - it's better to first look for covers in a store or in a car market, and only then look for a model you like in an online store, taking into account price offers. And choose the best one.

Macro shot of eco-leather color combinations for Autopilot seats.
black + black	black + gray	black + gray	white + white	black + white
white + black	dark gray + dark gray	gray + black	gray + gray	beige. + beige
black + beige	brown + brown	black + red	black + blue

Attention! Now we can offer you both cases with traditional horizontal stitching, and cases made of eco-leather and Alcantara with diamond stitching! Contact us!

Traditionally the most popular color combination for car covers is " black + black". In second place with a slight lag is " black + gray".

Do not be surprised by the popularity of black and gray tones, they do not look gloomy at all. Black- a classic that never goes out of fashion, giving a feeling of something expensive, solid. And from a practical point of view - spots and dirt are not so noticeable on black and gray. You really have to take less care of such a salon.
If black shades still seem boring to you, but you don’t want to get too light seats, you might like brown- classic skin color. Very elegant and practical at the same time.
In the car where the saloon beige or white cleanliness will have to be monitored more thoroughly, but it's worth it - very beautiful options. You also need to remember that light colors expand the space, visually the interior seems a little larger. If you want to revive the interior, buy, for example, black covers with white color inserts.
If you like contrasts, you can choose covers in a completely different color than the body. It's probably not worth making a red interior in a car of blue color, but the combination dark body- bright salon or vice versa would be very interesting.

For lovers of comfort, we also offer covers with inserts made of alcantara, This synthetic material, looks and feels very similar to suede. Available classic colors- gray and black.

But what will be your covers, it's up to you. We try to keep the most interesting items in stock especially for you, but please note that the goods are really Very popular, sold out instantly.