7 Markers of Seat Cover Quality

So you’re looking to purchase seat covers for your vehicle, but how do you go about finding quality covers? Many covers are being sold on the market these days. They all promise the same benefits, but it’s hard to distinguish between them. To help you make the right decision, here are the seven markers of a quality cover.

 1. Comfort

 What’s the point of setting up seat covers if they’re uncomfortable? You’re only going to end up taking them off and going back to the regular seats. The covers should be comfortable enough to sit on for both short and long rides.

 Some covers have an ergonomic design and provide padding, resulting in an even more comfortable seat. At the very least, the covers should not make the experience of driving or being a passenger annoying.

 2. Designed with OEM Specifications

 You have to be careful about covers advertised as being a one-size-fits-all solution. Car companies have different specifications, so you want to find a manufacturer that designs specific models or brands. Look for manufacturers that state they design with OEM specifications in mind. If the covers are not to OEM specifications, you may deal with issues trying to get the covers to fit.

 3. High-Quality Material

 The whole point of covers is to protect your seats for many years. This means that the covers should be made of high-quality fabrics. They should be able to deal with wear and tear. You should also be able to wash them without any problems. Covers should last you at least three or more years.

 4. Safety Features

 A quality seat cover should put safety at the top of the list. Some of the covers will actually block the side airbag deployment. You want the covers to stay put when there’s an accident while ensuring the airbags do not have any issues deploying due to faulty cover design.

 5. Well-Fitted

 You want the covers to be well-fitted. You do not want to deal with covers that are hard to install because they are too tight. At the same time, you do not want to deal with covers that sit loosely on the seats. This can be very uncomfortable, and you might have the fabric bunch up, or you might slide off the seat due to the cover not holding firm to the seat.

 6. Water-Resistant

 The whole point of installing a seat cover is to protect against spills, whether it’s water, soda, or other liquids. If moisture can seep through the cover’s fabric, it will make its way into your seats. A quality cover should be water-resistant so that it can repel any moisture. You should be able to wipe the moisture off and protect your seats.

 7. Warranty

 Some manufacturers will actually back up their covers with a warranty. A warranty shows that they are confident about their product and are more than happy to replace it if it is faulty. Of course, you should read into their warranty.

 See what the warranty covers you for. In most cases, you will be responsible for the damage you cause to the cover. But if the cover has any issues due to faulty manufacturing, you should be able to get the cover replaced.

 These are just the markers of a quality truck seat cover. It’s a mistake to assume that any cover will do. You want to properly protect your truck seats with a high-quality cover that’s going to last you for a very long time.