Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Sheepskin Seat Covers

Have you ever considered sheepskin seat covers? I know that for most folks the first thing that pops into your head when you think about choices for seat covers is probably some awesome pattern or cool fiber. But there are lots of great reasons to go with something natural, like sheepskin. Sheepskin is one of the original materials for seat covers, and when you stop and think about it, there are lots of reasons why that’s probably so.

Sheepskin seat covers are durable. Granted, there have been a ton of advances made in the synthetic fiber industry recently, and those can’t be overlooked. But many people would still rather choose a natural material. For those people, sheepskin is definitely the best alternative. Even compared to some of the synthetics, s.s. just holds up better. It definitely holds up better than any other natural fiber (most specifically cotton)! It’s really no different than furniture. The finest furniture that’s made is created from sheepskin, and that’s true of car furniture as well. And when you think about it, most people spend as much time sitting in their cars as they do anywhere else. Although they are more expensive, it is really an investment purchase. They last considerably longer than most other seat covers, and resist aging very nicely. Particularly when you think about how much money we spend on our cars to begin with, it makes sense to protect our investment.

Another reason why sheepskin seat covers are so popular is that they are so incredibly comfortable. Again, I would argue that since we spend so much time in our cars, it makes sense to be comfortable there. Sheepskin is (just like your skin, actually), a porous surface. This has many implications for comfort. This means that the surface breathes. It will help keep you warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. Additionally, it helps wick away perspiration much better than a natural. There’s also nothing quite like the feeling of leather against your skin to make for a pleasant ride. It helps to mimic the feeling of your actual car seats, so it’s a great option for people who want to get seat covers without anyone noticing.

I feel that there are a ton of great reasons to invest in a seat of sheepskin seat covers, and I hope that I’ve successfully shared at least a few of them with you here today. Thanks, and keep reading my seat covers blog!