Glossary of Seat Covers

What is a Custom Fit seat cover?

A Custom Fit seat cover is one that has been specially made for a particular automobile's make and model. To begin with, the exact specifications are obtained from the automaker and then they are fed to the computer for the designing. The use of advanced technology, computerised automation and the latest equipment ensures that custom fit seat covers always fit exactly.

What is a Semi-custom fit seat cover?

Semi-custom Fit seat cover can never offer the same level of precision as a Custom Fit seat cover, but they are still a better choice than Universal seat covers. However do keep in mind that these Semi-custom Fit seat covers do not fit those vehicles that have Side Airbag Safety features since these covers may affect the functioning of the safety features.

What is meant be Friction in terms of vehicle upholstery?

In terms Physics, Friction stands for the energy that is generated when one material brushes aganst another, and this act can be detrimental to one or both the materials. Friction can be caused in the upholstery when you get in and out of the car seat over some time.

What is Neoprene?
Neoprene is a multi-utility material used extensively in wet suits, electrical insulations, V-belts and noise-insulating pads. However, it is also a handy stuff for making seat covers for cars, SUVs, minivans, trucks and other modes of transportation.

What is Pelt?
Pelt in upholstery trade stands for such skins that still have the animal hair, wool or fur attached to it after due curing or tanning. Pelt is often used in vehicle seat cover making in place of genuine fur which far too expensive.

What is a Pink Slip?
Pink Slip is a Yankee slang that stands for automobile registration certificate, brought into play probably because of its color. Also refers to road race in which the winner grabs the loser’s vehicle and so the popular comment: Don’t lose your Pink Slip.

What is Polyester?
It is a water-resisting tough synthetic fiber that is extensively used in car seat cover making mostly because of its moisture resisting features. Polyester was once highly regarded by the disco community during the early seventies, and today, it is an extremely popular material.