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One of the things that are so great\u2014and so different\u2014about reupholstering a vehicle<\/a> rather than your sofa is that it changes everything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sofa or chair can be a powerful accent piece, but they\u2019re also typically just one part of a larger design scheme. Other than the paint job, your car upholstery defines the look and feel of your car. Whether you\u2019re an amateur car collector or a car customizing pro, that\u2019s all the more reason to ensure the upholstery you choose is the one you need and feels like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we\u2019ll walk you through the top car or truck upholstery fabrics<\/a>. And by \u201ctop,\u201d we mean what works, what you can count on. Everything from fabric to vinyl to leather. Let\u2019s drive through what\u2019s out there so you can shift your car\u2019s next chapter into overdrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start With The End: What <\/strong>You<\/em><\/strong> Need From Your Car Upholstery <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Making design choices can feel overwhelming. But the best options are not about rules; they\u2019re personal and all about you or your customers. So, always start there. Begin with the end in mind. How will it be used? You need it to be up to the job, whatever that may be. Do it right. Dream it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019re looking to restore a car under a tarp in your garage for years, just waiting to be reborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember back to when your steel buddy was fresh and new. Going out for a drive was anything but mundane. Full-on windows down, favorite tunes cranked up, every mile a new memory. How great would it be to revisit that time every time<\/em> you turn the key again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or maybe this is less about passion and more about practicality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019re looking to extend the life of a car or truck, and that\u2019s your workhorse day in and day out. The engine\u2019s still strong. The upholstery<\/a>, not so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward to three years from now, you grab your keys and head out the door. Sliding into your ride, it fits you like a glove for your commute, Sunday drives, or whatever epic road trips lie ahead. It\u2019s comfortable, durable, and easy to clean and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let whatever you\u2019re dreaming of doing with your wheels help you imagine what you\u2019ll be asking of your new upholstery.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Car upholstery has to be prepared to handle a far more demanding set of factors than furniture upholstery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you\u2019re out in the world, so is your car upholstery. It\u2019ll be subjected to all the sun, heat, cold, humidity, dryness, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it gets sat on or packed up, it gets compressed and carries weight and strain in a more constant and consistent way than your spacious sectional at home. All that plus when that cup of Starbucks inevitably slips from your hands in bumper-to-bumper 60 mph traffic, it has to be up to the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doable? You bet. Options? Have we met? Yes. Let\u2019s hit the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Guide: Top Automotive Upholstery Options At A Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re clear about the custom car reupholstery dream you\u2019re building, and you scroll through it for priorities. From there, the question comes down to cost versus maintenance. Every upholstery level has its pros and cons, but the pros and cons revolve around those two factors \u2014 cost versus maintenance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at the top options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best For Affordability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nylon and Polyester<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, a baseline car upholstery, called \u201cfabric,\u201d is almost always made of nylon or polyester. So what are the pros and cons of fabric<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a reason nylon and polyester are the standards for automotive upholstery fabric. There are two reasons: cost and strength. Both are affordable for nearly any budget. And both can stand up to wear and tear (or is that lack of tears?). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your future \u201cnew\u201d ride will serve as a workhorse, portable daycare, or doggie daycare, then nylon or polyester might fit the bill. And given the cost savings, we do mean that literally and figuratively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a \u201cpro\u201d unique to polyester to consider \u2014 it\u2019s cozy and classy.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While nylon has more of the feel of a traditional automotive or truck fabric, polyester automotive upholstery is generally called microsuede<\/a>. As the name implies, it\u2019s a fabric with the look and feel of suede without the price and problems. Think of velvet meets suede, and you\u2019ve got the vibe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And here\u2019s one last polyester hot tip. It sometimes goes by the name of Alcantara. Under that name, it\u2019s considered Ultrasuede<\/a><\/em> and is found in upscale performance cars. The thing is, it\u2019s microsuede that costs a lot more money. As it turns out, this makes that \u201cpro\u201d a great segue into \u201ccons.\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A minus with both nylon and polyester is that they\u2019re porous. Those pores aren\u2019t particularly picky, and dirt and liquids tend to make a home beneath the fabric. Consider this if you have kids and pets. Nylon and polyester are great against tears but not against stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, there are many options for stain-fighting<\/a> and fabric maintenance. So go back to your dream \u2014 or your client \u2014 and run it through the priority check. If cost and tear resistance are priorities 1 through 10, a little sweat equity on the back end might not be such a con.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best For Durability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Vinyl and Faux Leather<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking to save money but can\u2019t afford to sacrifice one bit on durability? Vinyl and faux leather for the win!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, vinyl. Yes, vinyl<\/a>. Old school. Perfect if you have kids or pets or if you’re messy. Liquids don’t soak in, so you can wipe them with a towel. That applies to mud and other sticky goo, as well. Swing by those drive-thrus or head to the beach. No worries. Sand and dirt are vacuumed right off. Vinyl looks good, too, with that clean, classic look. It is always tight and put together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faux leather<\/a> is close to the real thing, without the leather price. Why? Because it is<\/em> leather-ish<\/em>. It’s part vinyl, and faux leather often contains some recycled leather. Plus, faux leather cleans up like vinyl. Leather feel, vinyl price. Great for your car or truck and<\/em> your budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vinyl and faux leather share the same primary con: temperature<\/a>. It\u2019s a case of the upside being the downside. Neither material is porous. That\u2019s great news for durability and stain-fighting. That\u2019s terrible news for breathability. When your car sits in the sun, those seats can heat up<\/a>. That\u2019s something to consider depending on your climate and\/or access to shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best For Luxury <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Leather<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s zero chance you didn\u2019t see that coming, right? Our tour of the top automotive upholstery options \u2014 of course \u2014 parks in the VIP section<\/a>. Let\u2019s talk about leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leather is leather. Durability? Check. Classy? Check check. Better with time? (Have we mentioned patinas<\/a>?) Check, check, check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line: Nothing adds style and character to your car or truck like leather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember our dream ride released from its tarp in your garage? Dial it back to classic with some two-tone<\/a> leather love. Oh, and one more plus: leather is almost as easy to clean as vinyl.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price. But leather is a hide, after all, and not synthetic, so it costs more. Also, you\u2019ll need to take good care of leather upholstery. Like your favorite leather shoes or jacket, it can fade, stain, and get creases if you ignore maintenance. But if you give it that extra love and attention<\/a>, leather will truly come to fit you like a glove and age with rich character. (Okay, so we slid in another \u201cpro\u201d in the \u201ccon\u201d list.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Ride In Overdrive: Make The Right Choice For You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve dreamed and learned the top car or truck upholstery options, and now it\u2019s time to decide what will best serve you en route to making that dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where we come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud to offer a vast selection<\/a> of commercial-grade vinyl and fabrics that are waterproof, spillproof, stain proof, and weatherproof. We also have options with perspiration and germ-fighting anti-microbial properties built into the weave or applied as a topical finish which helps prevent odors from building up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we\u2019re not about sacrificing fashion for function. Prints, patterns, solids, matte, glossy, distressed, animal hide, and reptile replications. You\u2019ve got options, and we\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than inventory, our team is just a call or click away and ready to help from start to finish. Look, we know you\u2019ve got choices about where to get your upholstery supplies. That\u2019s why at KOVI, we pride ourselves on making all your automotive upholstery jobs turnkey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So start your engine on your project and reach out today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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