It is the condition of the car seats that is the main factor determining the overall impression of the interior. But if the vehicle is used daily, and children or pets ride in it at least occasionally, keeping the seats in their original condition is quite hard. Scuffs, scratches or stains on the seats make the interior less neat and significantly reduce the value of the car.
Factors that speed up interior wear
A car with a striking leather interior is the dream of most drivers. But if the seats are not cared for properly and the upholstery is not protected from external factors in time, leather (and even more so textile) quickly loses its appeal.
The main enemies of a leather interior:
- dust and dirt particles leave scratches and scuffs on leather items;
- human sweat contains substances that destroy the factory protective layer of the interior;
- fidgeting on the seat in clothes made of rough material or with hard patches damages the upholstery;
- using unsuitable "chemicals" to clean the interior can damage the trim material or change its color.
If there is a small child in the family who rides in a car seat, be prepared for the little one to scuff the back of the front seat with their feet, which does not help it keep its good look. Older children tend to climb onto the seat in dirty shoes. During a long trip, children usually eat and drink in the car, which also always poses a risk to expensive upholstery.
Cat and dog owners often have to transport a pet in the car. Although many use special carriers for this, there is always a risk that the animal will scratch the seat upholstery with its claws.
But even the most careful drivers and passengers should understand that with everyday touching of the car interior by hand, even freshly washed, over time shiny spots form on textile and scuffs on leather. But all of this is easy to avoid by following a few rules.
How to prevent interior wear?
Keeping the car interior clean and looking good is not as hard as it may first seem. You can protect the seats from fast wear if you:
- regularly clean the interior of dust;
- use professional products to clean textile or leather;
- treat the leather upholstery with a protective coating;
- use car seat covers.
The last point is the most important, since a cover protects both against mechanical damage to the upholstery and against dirt.
How to choose a car seat cover?
By design, car seat covers come in several types:
- classic – protect the front part and the sides;
- covers – cover the entire seat, including the rear panel;
- tank-top type – cover the part of the seat that contacts the body of the passenger or driver.
The larger the area of the car seat cover, the harder it is to remove, but the higher the level of seat protection.
As for the material, car seat covers are made from:
- hard composites;
- threads woven in a macramé style;
- microporous synthetic materials;
- fabrics made of natural fibers;
- Alcantara.
One of the most popular options today is Alcantara car seat covers. This is a synthetic material developed and patented by Italian textile makers. To the touch the fabric resembles soft suede, but in strength, wear resistance and ease of care it is far superior. This is exactly the material the popular manufacturer Trokot uses to sew car seat covers.
When choosing a car seat cover that will flawlessly protect against dirt and children's feet, it is important to pay attention to these factors as well:
- width of the product;
- reliability of fastening;
- strength of the material.
In this respect Trokot covers can be called ideal. The company's products have the optimal width and shape, and are fixed on the seats with a reliable and almost invisible fastener.
Advantages of using seat covers
Using a cover on a seat upholstered in textile or leather protects the interior from accumulated dust, dirt, pet hair, stains from spilled drinks and food crumbs, chewing gum and candy accidentally dropped by a child, mechanical damage and fading of the upholstery in the sun. Besides, a car seat cover is also the simplest way to change the style of the interior, make it unique and design it to your own taste. In the Trokot range, interior covers come in a very wide color palette and in different designs.
