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[Sugarkryptonite]

Hi guys,

I'm new to doing upholstery work.

I'm just curious what are the best types of materials to use for car seats, other than vinyl and leather. I have been following the hog ring page on Instagram, and they posted a seat that a company did that was quite nice:



Someone in the comments posted a company where it was possible to buy old stock of fabric that was used in cars.

A picture of their home page here:



Looking at the picture from their website, it seems like the fabric is backed by something to maybe make it more durable? Or is that a thin layer of scrim foam already attached to the fabric? Or is it just the fabric itself that is thicker?

I'm curious on the difference between an automotive type fabric that can be used as a seat base as in the picture above, versus other types of fabric, and where does one get these types of fabric exactly other than this site in the Netherlands (shipping must be insane)?

Thanks!

[Cody]

Relicate leather sells tartan materials like you’re showing here. The difference for automotive vs home decor is often the weight of the fabric. Auto will be a heavy fabric so it can take more
Abuse. Also, it sometimes has a coated backing. Not sure the purpose of the coat to be honest. The biggest thing is the durability. Auto grade will just stand up better.

[Sugarkryptonite]

Relicate leather sells tartan materials like you’re showing here. The difference for automotive vs home decor is often the weight of the fabric. Auto will be a heavy fabric so it can take more
Abuse. Also, it sometimes has a coated backing. Not sure the purpose of the coat to be honest. The biggest thing is the durability. Auto grade will just stand up better.

Thanks Cody. I wish I knew of a place that sells automotive type fabrics in Canada. I mean the patterns don't need to be from any specific car (obviously they jack the price up for that), but just something that will hold up in an automotive application...

[Cody]

I’m still getting place myself that sell here in the states and learning new everyday. But I unfortunately don’t know any in Canada, maybe @John can help

[Susy]

@Sugarkryptonite
Where are you in Canada?

[Sugarkryptonite]

@Sugarkryptonite
Where are you in Canada?

Hi Susy

I'm in the Montreal, QC area.

[Revv Up]

@Sugarkryptonite

Have you tried George N Jackson, they have some automotive stuff.
http://jackson.ca/index.html

[BigRig]

@Sugarkryptonite

Here is your autotrimmer supplier in your area.

1-800-268-5519

OEM bodycloth,suede,vinyl,tools and everything related to autotrimming is there as well as furniture. Let me know how it goes.

[BigRig]

@Sugarkryptonite

This picture is an example of vinyl that did not last a year in your climate. I do not know what happened here but this was a seat redo less than a year ago with brand new material. Sourcing from the # I provided will ensure you get the right material for your area.

[John]

Ive never seen vinyl do that in less than a year. What it in weather below the cold crack rating?

[BigRig]

@John

Convert sheltered -35 degreess celcius to Farenheight. Add the wind chill and your just living the life here. One thing I am getting really sick of is freezing for six months of the year and everytime you turn around your shovelling snow

[John]

umm yeah... That doesn't sound fun. lol

[Revv Up]

@BigRig

That’s a low blow, I don’t like to have to do things twice..

[BigRig]

@Revv Up ,

You know it has really made me nervous man. I have not worked with Allsport in automotive and am likeing a couple of brands to sew with it get damn cold and this winter just got the best of everything.