Glossary of Seat Covers

Custom Fit
Custom fit seat covers for your automobile are tailored precisely based on the exact make and model specifications. Then this data is fed to the computer for the designing and so you can be sure that the fitting is always exact. The covers fit your car seat incredibly well and gives you access to every feature coming with your particular model.

Friction 
The rubbing together of two objects is called friction and it occurs when either one or both the objects are in motion. Energy in the form of heat is released when this action occurs and this eventually results in degeneration of the surface material. Friction happens in an automobile when you rub your clothing against the fabric of the seat cover.

Neoprene 
Neoprene is widely used as an alternative to natural rubber mainly for its oil-resistant qualities. But researchers have found out that this material can be used in number of other vital applications. Nowadays Neoprene is used in wet suits, fan belts, noise insulation pads, gaskets, and electrical insulation and also seat covers.

Pelts 
Animal skins that have fur, hair or wool still attached to it are called pelts. Unlike other lesser fur seat covers, the advantage of using pelts for seat covers is that they do not shed.

Pink Slip 
A pink slip is a common American slang term that means the title of a vehicle. DMVs recommend that you should keep your pink slip in the glove box while driving, just in case your vehicle is ever gets stolen.

Polyester 
Polyester is widely used for various applications because of its water-resistance quality. The material is strong synthetic fiber which is lightweight.

Semi-Custom Fit 
When a seat cover is Semi-custom fit, it means that it is not accurate in fitting as a Custom seat cover. These covers also cannot accommodate the features and the functionalities of the automobile’s seat. However, Semi Custom seat covers are still better than Universal covers.

Universal Fit 
A Universal seat cover is made to fit any bucket seat. It is not tailored for a perfect fit, because these covers are not made from the make and model specifications.

UV / Ultra Violet 
Electromagnetic waves of light are called ultra violet rays that are invisible to the human eye. The light is visible to many snakes, birds and insects. Sun emits large amounts of UV radiation that is mostly filtered out by our atmosphere. But the little portions which does get through, is harmful to our skin and to our upholstery. It drains out the natural oils in leather, and it bleaches color out of vinyl and cloth upholstery. Prolonged exposure to the UV rays are thus harmful to the seat covers.