Jacquard fabric is often used for car seats. It is a large-patterned material with a complex or simple weave of threads. Jacquard car covers are durable and wear-resistant. They are easy to care for.
History of Jacquard Used for Car Seats
Jacquard fabric begins its history in 1801. French weaver Joseph Marie Jacquard invented a loom that produced a complex multi-colored weave. The resulting fabric was called jacquard in honor of Jacquard.
Important! Jacquard covers have appeared recently. However, they have gained immense popularity due to their characteristics: durability, good ventilation, beautiful appearance.
Manufacturing of automotive jacquard fabric
What is jacquard material for covers? This material is modern and environmentally friendly. It is produced using a special weaving technique. Cotton, synthetic or mixed yarn is used. The thicker the threads, the stronger the fabric. When dyeing the fabric, two methods are used:
- Dyeing the threads in advance. This makes the fabric even stronger.
- A pattern is applied to the finished material. Then, using dyes and impregnations, the fabric with the pattern is dyed.
Important! In the production of jacquard fabric for car covers, a high-twist thread is used, which increases its wear-resistant characteristics. The material is coated with a fire-resistant foam coating and a backing made of fabric from a hot press, which protects against wear resistance. No loads or stretches are applied to car jacquard. For this reason, the material is very mobile, soft and elastic.
The production technology provides for the formation of micropores. This ensures good permeability and hygroscopicity.
The fabric is divided into two types:
- The surface is smooth and lint-free.
- The surface is embossed.
The type of thread weaving can be:
- Simple - a system with one simple and one weft thread is used.
- Complex - the warp and weft threads make up several layers.
Properties of car seat covers made of jacquard
Jacquard car seat covers have the following characteristics:
- the material is durable and wear-resistant. Due to its high strength, it can be used for a long period of time. With a special impregnation, it is possible to use the covers even longer;
- long period of use;
- beautiful appearance. The fabric is pleasant to the touch. It looks very aesthetically pleasing;
- low cost. This quality has become the reason for its great popularity;
- good thermoregulation. This is a material that breathes. When it is cold outside, jacquard is able to accumulate heat;
- abrasion resistance, does not lose color when exposed to sunlight;
- It is easy to care for and can be washed and cleaned.
Types of automotive jacquard fabric
Other types of material are also used for covers:
- Tweed is a soft and woolen material. Small pile and some amount of metallized thread. It is durable, fireproof and wear-resistant. High cost.
- Eco-leather is a combined material. It combines the characteristics of natural leather and upholstery material. It is resistant to burning, stretching, tearing and getting wet. It has a solid appearance.
- Biflex is a knitted fabric. It consists of nylon and lycra. The material is durable, elastic and practical. Disadvantages: the ability to accumulate static electricity, average air permeability.
- Cotton - made from a special fabric for car seats. They heat up well in winter and absorb moisture in summer. They are fireproof, dirt-resistant and moisture-resistant.
- Alcantara is an artificial suede. It is made of plastic threads. It is difficult to distinguish from natural material, so it is often used for business class car covers.
- Velour is one of the popular fabrics used for car seats. The covers are made from several layers of fabric. Velour is on top, then foam rubber, and a dense lining is at the bottom.
- Knitwear is a fabric with a short pile. It is made on the basis of polyester. This fabric is often used for upholstery of furniture and seats with complex shapes. It stands out for its special reliability and practicality. The covers are easy to remove and wash.
- Polyester is a synthetic material. It resembles wool, but its characteristics are similar to cotton. It is very smooth. It is easy to care for. It dries quickly, does not stretch, does not shrink, and does not wrinkle. The material does not absorb moisture well, accumulates static electricity, and has poor air permeability.
Comparison of jacquard with other materials
Let's consider the comparative characteristics of jacquard with some other fabrics for car seats.
Jacquard or eco-leather
What is better jacquard or eco-leather? To answer the question, it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of eco-leather. The advantages include:
- good tolerance to heat and frost;
- good air permeability;
- does not change color when exposed to sunlight;
- easy to clean;
- hypoallergenic.
Cons:
- requires special care when using;
- can get very hot in the sun;
- Over time, the material darkens.
Thus, jacquard eco-leather covers are less practical.
The Seintex company produces various products for cars, including seat covers. Seintex jacquard covers are particularly durable and practical. They also have an affordable price. This company also produces Seintex eco-leather covers. Another well-known manufacturer is "Avtopilot". Covers are produced for well-known domestic brands of cars. For example, for Lada Granta.
Alcantara or jacquard
Alcantara or jacquard which is better? Advantages of Alcantara:
- strength;
- fire resistance;
- easy to care for;
- beautiful appearance;
- has one temperature at any time of the year.
There is one drawback - the high cost. Thus, Alcantara is superior to jacquard only because of its beautiful appearance.
Velor or jacquard
Velour or jacquard which is better? Advantages:
- retains heat in winter and does not heat up in summer;
- prevents slipping;
- easy to care for;
- low price.
Flaws:
- attraction of dust and wool;
- accumulates static electricity;
- wears out quickly.
Thus, jacquard covers are superior to velour in terms of strength and durability.
Reviews
Ramil, Kazan: "I have been a car owner for ten years. For five years I used velour covers in the car. The material accumulated a lot of dust. The appearance also deteriorated greatly. Then I started using jacquard material. So far everything is fine."
Alexander, Kyiv: "Avtoprofi for 15 years. I've been using jacquard seats for six years. I'm happy with everything. I wash them once a year. The seats look like new."
Nikolay, Kirov: "The car has jacquard covers. The material is durable, does not heat up in the sun, and retains heat in winter. I am happy with everything."
Jacquard car seat covers have been used recently. They have many advantages over other types, so they have gained wide popularity among consumers.
