fabric vs leather seats

Ken.McNoe · Post by **Ken.McNoe** » Sun May 04, 2014 11:25 am

hi everyone, so poison suggested I get your opinions. I am going to have the seats in my 1997 mx5 recovered and am getting conflicting arguments on leather vs. fabric. my understanding of leather in the mx5 is that it gets unbelievable hot in summer and hard to sit on (since I have the roof down most of the time) so, fabric or leather people? another suggestion I had was to try and find NC seats and have them put in?

Over to the experts please ...

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Sun May 04, 2014 2:16 pm

Shiney/polished leather bakes and will cook your butt when sitting down.

I personally would go for fabric or suede leather as they don't hold the heat as much and in my personal opinion feel more comfortable (fabric obviously breathes better than suede).

just my 2c

Ken.McNoe · Post by **Ken.McNoe** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:27 pm

Thanks MrGrey

yup, exactly my thoughts!

NicF · Post by **NicF** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:35 pm

If you do go for suede, keep in mind that some may stain light clothes if you sweat in them, cheaper suede steering wheels are known for that.

Ken.McNoe · Post by **Ken.McNoe** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:35 pm

so this is what I am thinking - but vinyl in the back and fabric on the front - original look but modernised ..

MrGrey · Post by **MrGrey** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:42 pm

When it comes to vinyl or shiny leather one other thing to consider is how much you sweat.

Ken.McNoe · Post by **Ken.McNoe** » Sun May 04, 2014 3:47 pm

lol disturbing!

I think I'll go with the fabric front, spent a bit of time checking out other forums and it appears that a number of people in the UK have gone back to fabric from leather

I assume it'd be a good idea to have the vinyl back to prevent excessive fading on the rear of the headrest?

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Sun May 04, 2014 4:53 pm

You appear to have deduced the correct answer for your needs.... I agree that leather is hot, sweaty and slippery at times. Fabric is much nicer to touch. It feels warmer in winter and cooler in summer, it is easy to clean also. Its easier to sew so should be cheaper to purchase and cover. It is easier to find different shades of whatever colour you are after. I would go fabric if it were my car.

Ken.McNoe · Post by **Ken.McNoe** » Sun May 04, 2014 5:06 pm

thanks mate

can't wait to get it to the upholsterers when I get home!!

I'll post pics (obviously

)

note to self: delete pictures folder on work pc, it's FULL of mx5 seat pictures ha ha

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