When you are looking at a car to buy, the interior is not generally the first concern. But you’ll be spending most of your time in the car than outside it. Therefore the upholstery of the seats has to be ergonomic and niche at the same time.
New luxury car fabrics are innovated to provide the most optimality possible. There is no end to new ideas and scope for convenience. After all, luxury is concern at its peak.
Check out the 6 interior features of this automotive upholstery
Squeak-Resistant Cloth
Being in a good car has a lot to do with how rich the texture is, how motion-friendly the seats are, and how easy it’s to get in and out of them. Automotive upholstery now designed with anti-squeak properties to reduce friction and noise when you move around in the car. Smart material with top quality polycarbonate resin ensures the least wear and tear.
Light Fabric
Auto manufacturers have spent millions researching and developing hybrid and electrical vehicles that emit fewer pollutants into the environment—and fabrics aren’t far behind. The manufacturer focuses on designing materials that are safe and powerful while reducing vehicle weight for better gas mileage.
The lightweight material adds to the fuel efficiency of megacity vehicles (MCV). The car will be 772 lbs. (350 kg) lighter than electrical vehicles of comparable size. Weight gain directly translates to more efficient use of energy. In other words, the MCV will achieve better mileage per kilowatt hour of stored battery power.
Sun Resistance and UV Resistant Fabrics
Automotive fabrics must endure the blazing desert sun or sub-zero temperatures and still tolerate moisture buildup in warm, humid climates. Auto manufacturers have added stain and stain resistance to their list of performance standards for fabrics as consumers spend more and more time in their cars, including eating on the move.
Comfort and aesthetics also play a role. Woven and knit polyester fabrics can have a shiny or matte finish, whereas non-woven polyester can feel and look like suede. This lightweight, heat-resistant fabric also has a soft-touch texture and is colorfast to stop fading in the sun.
Sustainable Fabrics
The future of the automotive is towards sustainability and manufacturers are all the time trying to find new materials that depend on less energy-intensive manufacturing processes. The fabric construction allows for more practical suspension seating than traditional seats made with thick foam and springs.
OEM creates fabrics that are 100% freed from PVC, HFR and plasticizers, no exhaust gas. This complies with the laws of some countries to use only materials that can be recycled, reused and disposed of without harming the environment.
Climate Control and Antimicrobial Fabric
As cars and trucks began to incorporate more glass, interior fabrics had to meet higher standards of light fastness. With the arrival of minivans and SUVs, textiles needed to be tougher for such vehicles. Heated and air-cooled seats also require fabrics that can work equally well with this somewhat new technology.
When a car is not used and parked for a long time, it is really likely that a whole ecosystem can thrive in it. Sweat, hair, dead skin etc can cause bacterial growth. So water-resistant, snug, stain-resistant, mildew and mildew resistant seating fabrics become a necessity more than a luxury.
Conclusion
Automotive fabrics are used in carpets and protective floor mats. They are also mounted on the interior ceiling – headliners, seat belts, magazine or map pockets on the backs of the front seats, interior door panels, boot linings, steering wheel and gearshift covers, convertible roofs, racks under rear windows in cars—and that is what the eye can see. While other materials are used as a protective barrier for thermal control. This makes the upholstery as important as the engine capacity of the car.
