Best Upholstery for seats?

Probably not the best but so far the durability of the G4 material from Exmoor is really nice.


https://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/media/...3525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/x/ext304-g4_2_2.jpg

I like the looks of it, just not sure how breathable it is...:confused

Is breathability of upholstery an issue? Not sure that there's any Rx for TX heat in a D, really. Stash it in Crested Butte like the Ft Worth guy that posted here awhile back? My own solution was moving to the PNW...

Perforated vinyl, leather, or cloth is definitely cooler but if you have dark color material and direct sunlight hits them the only option in my opinion is a barrier from the hot touch like good quality seat covers. I live in San Diego and go out to the desert and mountains in the summer and my seat covers prevent us from burning our asses off. I have the thick ballistic material such at the Knightbridge Overland covers that are the best!! I've had neoprene and thin nylon seat covers and they were ok but not as good as the ballistic material.
So my recommendations is not to reupholster unless you need it or want to change the look. Just get good seat covers with a light color. Hope that helps. good luck.

EricTheRed said:

I like the looks of it, just not sure how breathable it is...:confused

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Mine is a convertible so when I am not in the truck all of the seats, especially the drivers one, are folded to block as much sun as possible.

FlyersFan76 said:

Probably not the best but so far the durability of the G4 material from Exmoor is really nice.


https://www.exmoortrim.co.uk/media/...3525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/e/x/ext304-g4_2_2.jpg

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Had a G4 Disco for 10 years. They upholstery stood up well, but the outer edge of the driver seat did start to crack. It is vinyl (including the dimpled portion) so it does get hot and sticky in the summer.

I’m 100% satisfied with my Melville & Moon seat covers over stock fabric. That way everything breathes and the original seat is preserved. My G4 material is wearing out too, and I’ll just switch to seat covers from now on.

Any updates on what you went with? In Houston as well, and curious as to what works.

I didn't do anything yet, for now I just bought some Wet Okole seat covers. That shouldn't cook my backside too bad.

What about the techno diy kits from bearmach how are they in the heat? I have the same vinyl sticky seats.

EricTheRed, can you post pics and give some feedback on those okole covers.