By Auto Accessories Garage's Jake McKenzie

Updated 2022-12-06 for the Winter season. In our Winter 2022 update, we've focused on seat covers that are capable of keeping up with the demands of a snowy, Winter season. With these seat covers, you'll be able to deal with the snowy, muddy elements of Winter without a worry about staining your OE upholstery. 

We get it, you want to keep your car nice. But the simple act of daily driving will eventually bring wear and tear to your interior - especially to your factory seats. A form fitting set of seat covers will not only protect your investment from thrills and spills, but can also improve your style, and impress your passengers. Cover King Seat Covers are one example of a brand of custom seat covers that provides protection while adding a sleek look to the interior of your car, truck, or SUV.

Seat Covers Buying Guide

If your seats are stained from years of spilled coffee and muddy pet paws, you may want to revamp your interior with a set of our stylish seat covers. Seat protectors breathe new life into your interior, covering up old stains and tears while adding unique style you won't find in factory seats. They also protect your seats against wear and block future stains. Whether you're into classic, luxury, or modern racing style, you can let your personality take center stage with these fancy and functional interior accents.

• What do car seat covers do?
• Types of seat covers
• Seat Covers FAQs
• What seat cover is best for my vehicle?

What do seat covers do?

Spilled drinks and fast food are just a few of the unavoidable messes your seats endure every day. While there's no way to truly accident-proof your car, you can prevent these unfortunate occurrences from damaging your Tahoe's interior with a pair of RealTree Seat Covers. On the surface they may seem like a wholly cosmetic auto accessory, but seat covers offer a level protection that can potentially save you hundreds of dollars in repair and reupholstery costs.

Types of seat covers

Helpful Tip: Having a hard time picking out a seat cover? Take a look at our customer reviews to find the best car seat cover for your vehicle.

Before you can pick out the best seat cover for your car, get to know the materials. There are a ton of seat cover materials out there, and each, such as Caltrend Seat Covers, have their own unique set of attributes. We've picked out a few of the most popular seat cover fabrics to help you make a more informed purchase.

Seat Cover Materials

Neoprene Seat Covers: From CalTrend to Coverking seat covers, manufacturers across the world have lauded neoprene for its waterproofing abilities. Constructed from the same material used to make scuba suits, Neoprene seat covers offer total protection against against water damage. Neoprene is an especially good material for off-road enthusiasts who like to get messy; that's why many Jeep Seat Covers are made from it.

Ballistic Nylon Seat Covers: It isn't the most comfortable fabric in the world, but Ballistic covers provide your seats with a heavy-duty shield against water and UV damage. Ballistic seat covers are among the most durable covers on the market, and they can take on attacks from spilled drinks, muddy pet paws, and other messes without breaking a sweat. In fact, this material was originally used to make flak jackets for WWII fighter pilots.

Velour Seat Covers: Velour is a plush knitted fabric usually made from cotton or polyester. Similar to velvet, this material features an extra-soft finish and offers unmatched comfort for you and your passengers. It doesn't offer much in the form of water resistance, but for clean drivers looking for added comfort and style, velour is the best bang for your buck. For the luxurious look and feel of velour, check out Saddleman Seat Covers.

Leather Seat Covers: Leather seat covers offer more protection than you may think. Unlike cloth, leather doesn't absorb spills. Instead, most liquids sit on top of the surface, making them easy to clean. However, leather Hyundai Elantra seat covers, for instance, can get sticky on hot days and are more vulnerable to wear than other materials.

Suede Seat Covers: A cost-effective alternative to leather, suede seat covers are tougher and less susceptible to wear. But like leather, suede isn't naturally resistant to UV rays or water damage. When looking at suede seat covers, make sure you select a cover that's treated with weather resistant materials.

Tweed Seat Covers: Tweed provides you with a similar level of comfort as velour, but it's significantly more resistant to wear and won't stain as easily. Plus, if you're looking for a textured pattern for your seats, tweed is the only way to go.

Saddle Blanket Seat Covers: If you're looking for a durable seat cover with a rugged "western" look, check out Saddle Blanket Seat Covers. These covers feature a tightly-woven fabric that stands up to heavy-duty use and is easy to clean. With Saddle Blanket Car Seat Covers you can enjoy a comfortable ride, a stylish interior, and reliable protection from stains and tears.

The Fit

Custom Seat Covers: As any tailor worth their salt will tell you: in the end, it's all about the fit. Custom car seat covers are ideal for a true, seamless look and fit. Formed to fit the exact dimensions of your Scion's car seats, Scion tC seat covers protect every nook and cranny of the seating area, from the headrests and arm-restss to the center console.

Semi-Custom Seat Covers: Sure, custom seat protectors are great, but if you're on a budget, you may want a set of semi-custom car seat covers instead. Semi-custom covers offer the same level of protection as custom seat covers, and they do it without the hefty price tag. You may lose some style points, but they're just fine for the daily driver.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seat Covers

• Are seat covers necessary?
• Do seat covers fit all cars?
• Are seat covers hard to install?
• Are seat covers easy to clean and maintain?
• How much do seat covers cost?
• Why do all of your product descriptions feature a disclaimer at the bottom warning about variations in computer monitor settings?
• Which type of seat cover provides the best moisture protection?
• Do I need a seat cover if I have a dog?

Seat Covers FAQs Answers

Are seat covers necessary?

There are two main reasons a vehicle owner should consider purchasing seat covers. The first is to provide a custom look to a vehicle's interior. Lots of drivers enjoy the look and feel of leather, others would simply prefer a different color, pattern, or material. Replacement Mazda 3 seat covers offer you the chance to outfit your interior with a look and feel that's more your style.

The second reason to consider new Nissan Xterra seat covers is to protect your upholstery in the name of upping your vehicle's resale value. Most covers are moisture-resistant and easy to wash, not to mention a breeze to install and remove. Keeping your seats free of stains, burns, and smells can only help when it comes time for you to sell the vehicle.

Do seat covers fit all cars?

Nearly all of the seat covers we sell are custom seat covers that have been cut to a particular year, make, and model vehicle's exact seat specifications. This being the case, any Toyota Highlander seat covers you find should provide an exact, glove-like fit for your Highlander's seats. If you choose a universal seat cover, conversely, it will not provide a tight fit on a par with one of our custom covers. Universal covers function more as a sort of heavy-duty protective drape to be laid over your car seats than as any sort of exact-fitting custom addition.

Are seat covers hard to install?

In general, installation is easy. The custom cuts of Subaru Forester seat covers, for instance, account for dimensional peculiarities of the Forester. Most of our covers attach via velcro, buckles, or straps that connect beneath the seat itself. Rear seat covers are slightly harder to install than front seat covers, since seat removal may be involved. Even so, front seat covers should take no longer than thirty minutes or so.

Are seat covers easy to clean and maintain?

It really depends on the particular Mossy Oak seat covers you purchase. Some materials can be machine-washed and hung out to dry, while others must be spot-cleaned or hand-washed. The process isn't difficult, but it is important to read the manufacturer's directions exactly so as to know what is and is not okay for a particular fabric. All covers, be they Nissan Frontier seat covers or any other make and model, should be regularly vacuumed and/or brushed for general cleanliness, but full removal for deep-cleaning is only necessary every once in a great while, barring unfortunate accidents.

How much do seat covers cost?

The pricing question nearly always comes down to fabric and construction process. Some companies scan a car's seat with lasers, upload the information into a computer, and calibrate large machines to exact cutting specifications for a tight cut and custom fit. Other companies do not go to a similar effort. Likewise, some materials used to make your seat covers are simply more expensive than others. For example, high tech CR Grade Neoprene costs more to manufacture than simple mesh fabric.

Why do all of your product descriptions feature a disclaimer at the bottom warning about variations in computer monitor settings?

It is important for customers to understand that the particular computer monitor they are using determines the particular colors they will see displayed. Monitors have a wide variety of settings, and most are set to slightly different contrast and color ratios. As such, the colors each individual customer sees on his or her computer screen will not 100% accurately reflect the colors of these seat covers as they actually are. But they will be very, very close. If you have questions about this issue, please call our friendly Customer Service team.

Which type of seat cover provides the best moisture protection?

The best material to protect against water and moisture is neoprene. Think about it this way: wouldn't the material they use to make scuba suits bead water pretty well? Some fabrics are treated with a solution that aids in moisture-resistance, but closely read each product's description to gauge how moisture-resistant it is. As a general rule, imagine the material used to make your Ford Fusion seat covers as though it were a raincoat, and you'll be pretty close to determing its general moisture-resistance.

Do I need a seat cover if I have a dog?

While you don't absolutely need a set of seat covers to account for your beloved pet, it's probably a good idea to pick some up if you intend to re-sell your vehicle. For instance, our wide array of Canine Covers seat covers are both durable and machine-washable, and they will prevent lingering pet odors, chewed upholstery, and stains from submarining your vehicle's open market value.

What seat cover is best for my vehicle?

Helpful Tip: Stains and spills don't have to set the tone for your vehicle's interior. Our washable seat covers can help protect your interior and keep it looking off-the-lot new for years to come.

Beyond simply picking out the materials and fit, there are a number of factors to consider as you shop for a new set of Mossy Tree seat covers. With the right car seat cover, you can transform your automobile from a simple mode of transportation to a bold statement that reflects your lifestyle and personality, and we've come up with just a few helpful hints to make your decision a little easier.

Choose a Seat Cover that Meshes with your Lifestyle

Before you pick out the color, you need to find a seat cover that gels with your lifestyle. For road warriors whose car doubles as a home office, strike a balance between comfort and durability with the CalTrend Tweed Seat Cover. Ideal for drivers who face long commutes each morning, these tweed seat covers feature a soft foam backing that forms to the shape of your body, providing you with additional comfort and support. Plus, they're also treated to resist UV rays and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. If stain protection is your main priority, you may want to get a neoprene seat cover. In this situation, we suggest Coverking Seat Covers. Made from heavy duty CR grade neoprene, these Coverking Covers are completely waterproof and are custom cut to fit snug on your seats like a wetsuit.

Add Style to your Interior with a Car Seat Cover

With a set of custom seat covers, you can transform your drab interior into a bold centerpiece that reflects your personality. From camo seat covers to leatherette car seat covers, the variety of looks and styles is limited only by your own imagination. If you're at a loss or overwhelmed, start by picking a theme for your interior and go from there. Car owners pining for a look that'll never go out of style can't go wrong with a set of leather seat covers. Leather is the gold standard of auto luxury, and these seat covers can give your cloth interior a luxury upgrade at a fraction of the cost it takes to reupholster your seats. If you want some seats with more swagger, consider picking up a pair of seats with a cool pattern or screen print on the front, or add some continental style with CalTrend European Seat Covers. These CalTrend Covers are built tough to handle all of life's messes, but feature a sleek European design that looks great in any vehicle.