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Northwest Seat Covers - Fabric Comparison Guide
| Series Fabric |
Cordura® Classc-500D |
Cordura® Pro-Gard™ |
OEM™ OEM-Classic |
OEM™ Cool Sport |
Heavy Duty Atomic |
Heavy Duty Ballistic |
Heavy Duty Saddle Blanket |
Heavy Duty Vinyl |
Neoprene Neo-Ultra™ |
Neoprene NeoSupreme |
Camo MO/RT/MS/Bonz |
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| Price | $$$ | $$$ | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$ | $ | $ | $$ | $$ | $$$ |
| Water Resistance | Best | Best | OK | N/A | Very Good | Very Good | N/A | Best | Best | OK | Very Good |
| Fabric Strength | Best | Best | Very Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Wear Resistance | Best | Best | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Best | Best | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Soft Touch | Good | Best | Good | Best | Good | Good | N/A | Good | Best | Very Good | Good |
| Snag Resistant | Best | Best | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | N/A | Best | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
| Breathability - Ventilated | N/A | N/A | Good | Best | Good | Good | Very Good | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Stain Resistant | Best | Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good | Best | Very Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Care - Machine or Hand | Machine | Machine | Machine | Machine | Machine | Machine | Hand | Hand | Hand | Hand | Machine |
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CUSTOM SEAT COVER FABRIC
Choosing the perfect fabric for your custom seat covers is a critical decision, as it needs to strike a perfect balance between aesthetics and durability. At Northwest Seat Covers, we acknowledge the variety of customer preferences when developing our extensive range of seat cover fabrics to cater to various needs.
From sporty cars to heavy-duty trucks and SUVs, we provide custom fit seat covers crafted from a wide range of fabrics. Our selection is designed to suit everyone’s preferences, whether you prioritize appearance, comfort, or high-performance resilience. No matter how you use your vehicle, we have a custom seat cover for everyone.
We have a comfort-driven selection with fabrics such as our Cool Sport, ideal for those who want custom seat covers with superior air circulation for lowering the temperature in hot weather. If you're seeking custom made seat covers that enhance your vehicle's aesthetics as well as comfort, explore our Camo & Lifestyle range.
For customers in search of durable and resilient materials, our Heavy Duty line offers a range of options. We have aeverything from classic fabrics, OEM materials, to high-performance and high-abrasion fabrics, designed for vehicles exposed to different wear and tear levels, from occasional weekend trips to every day heavy-duty work.
What sets our seat cover materials apart is the waterproofing feature. Most fabrics are treated with a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) top coating and a Polyurethane undercoating, adding an extra layer of protection to your seats.
Our goal is to provide you with custom seat covers tailored to your needs and lifestyle. By identifying your vehicle's primary use and aligning it with the fabric that best suits your needs, you can customize your seat covers to your liking. We make it easy for you to pair your fabric choice with your preferred seat style, ensuring your custom fit seat covers are exactly how you envision them.
Durability
When we first consider a custom seat cover fabric we always look at the Wyzenbeek test results, also known as the double rub test. This is a durability test that was developed by 20th century inventor Andrew Wyzenbeek where a piece of automotive fabric is placed on top of a half-cylinder covered in a #8 cotton duck fabric. The half-cylinder then rocks back and forth simulating, the action of someone sliding into their car seat and sliding out. This is one double rub.
UV Protection
The second factor we look at is UV light protection. After many test samples, we decided to include a grade 3.5 UV light protective coating (200 hrs) on our seat cover fabrics. While it’s impossible to completely eliminate the fading of fabric over time, this coating helps slow the process. Grade 1 coatings leave fabric feeling natural but, with almost no protection, black fabrics fade to brown in about a year. Grade 5 coating does an excellent job for protection but makes the fabric quite stiff. Outdoor furniture often receives grade 4.0 – 5.0 coatings. Our use of a 3.5 coating provides an ideal balance of feel and protection.
Flammability & Safety
The third consideration is flammability. Our seat cover fabrics feature a fire retardant coating and depending on the style of fabric they’ll meet either FMVSS302 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) or CPAI 84 Sections 5 and 6 standards.
Waterproof
The fourth aspect we take into consideration is a custom seat cover fabric’s ability to provide waterproof protection. Most of our fabrics offer high water repellency or are completely waterproof. Just as with outerwear, at some point due to normal use, the effectiveness of a fabric’s ability to repel water will diminish. You can restore the fabric by either spraying Scotchgard on our O.E fabrics or a DWR (Durable Water Repellant) on any of our others.
HD Designs
Technology has revolutionized what we can do with fabrics. A good example of that is the quality and variety of camouflage fabrics we offer. Realtree, Mossy Oak, and Moonshine all require as many as 10 screens to produce the camo seat cover patterns we all love.
Our fabrics really shine in HD because of the quality of the image when using heat transfer paper and the fact that we use durable 600 denier polyester fabrics.
Reviews: See What Our Customers Have to Say
Average rating: 298 reviews
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Paul
Whitehorse , YT
Received the covers in less than a week and they fit perfectlyNeeded new covers for my 99 Super Duty and found NW. They had the design I needed and their turnaround was very fast. Received the covers in less than a week and they fit perfectly. Easy install, great materials and the price was very reasonable for the package. And made in Canada too! Highly recommended NW.
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Jerry Bruske
Custer, WI
When I received these seat covers I was VERY PLEASE with the quality and looks of them...When I received these seat covers I was VERY PLEASE with the quality and looks of them.... and even MORE SO after I installed them in my 2020 Chevrolet 2500 HD Double Cab. They were a perfect snug fit! Definitely will keep Northwest Seat Covers in mind for my next seat cover order.
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Dawn Reilly
St. Clair Shores, MI
I didn’t know how essential seat covers were until I got my Northwest Seat Covers.I didn’t know how essential seat covers were until I got my Northwest Seat Covers. As a professional sailor, I now can jump into my car after the gym without worry or even in full foul weather gear after racing offshore. They fit perfectly and are comfortable in all extremes.
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Stephanie Gordon
Columbus, OH
I saw your waterproof video and that was enough to convince me.I drive the neighborhood kids to soccer practice in our Tahoe, so I wanted seat covers for the 2nd and 3rd row seats. I saw your waterproof video and that was enough to convince me. Bought a couple of Pro-Gard seat covers and am very pleased with the installed product.