Trucks like the Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, Toyota Tacoma and the Ford F-150 top sales charts for all the obvious reasons. They’re big, spacious, capable, reliable and deliver anything you haul safely. And they’re decently comfortable, easy to drive and easy to live with. Refreshed interiors, soft-touch materials and improved ergonomics also make them compelling alternatives to SUVs and sedans.

To keep interiors free from damage, scratches and pooling spills consider adding a full cover seat truck set as it protects the factory fabric and carpeting, limits scuffs and tears in everyday driving and helps boost comfort in both older and newer trucks. These are useful truck accessories and you can choose from a range of seat cover materials, a variety of designs, colours, details and sizes that ensure a tight fit and clean presentation.

Why Materials Matter?

Seat cover materials determine durability, comfort, style and maintenance. There are quite a few options, each with its own set of pros and cons.

Neoprene

This is a synthetic rubber that’s water and heat-resistant, works well against abrasions and tearing, and is flexible to conform to the shape of bigger truck seats. Aftermarket neoprene cover seat truck sets are constructed with multiple layers. The top layer is soft to touch and comfortable, wicks away water and liquids, and is breathable to prevent smells or sweating. Layers of contoured and rigid foam ensure comfort, while lower ribbed layers provide a good grip against the seat fabric to prevent slippage or unwanted movement.

Neoprene covers further benefit from their elasticity (the same material goes in wetsuits), able to fit seats of different sizes and shapes, including bucket and bench seats. The high heat and UV resistance means they’re cool to the touch even in direct sunlight, won’t fade or discolour, and won’t catch fire when exposed to flames or heat sources.

Moreover, the material comes in a variety of designs, is easy to detail with additional stitching or logos for a personal touch, and is machine-washable, so easy to clean too. Price-wise, neoprene fits between high-end options like leather or sheepskin, and nylon or polyester at the other. Overall, this is a durable, comfortable and good-looking seat cover material that works well on any truck.

Canvas

If you use your truck for work, consider the benefits of canvas covers. These too are offered in different grades. Choose military-spec canvas for outright durability, heat and tear resistance and waterproofing. The covers work well against mud, dirt, spills and grease to keep the seats dry and protected. They’re especially good against abrasions and thinning; as such, they do well against sharp objects like tools, keys and equipment.

Canvas covers with thicker padding additionally offer decent comfort, but this pales in comparison with neoprene. Moreover, the material can become brittle and needs extra care when washing. For the price though, canvas covers can’t be beat for durability.

Sheepskin

This is a luxurious and sustainable option if you want outright comfort. The soft, plush material is best for sustaining comfy temperatures, giving off warmth in the winter and staying cool in warmer months. It is also waterproof yet breathable, and with good maintenance should last the lifetime of the truck. The downsides are the very high cost, low availability and the fact that it needs to be dry-cleaned to maintain its luxurious look.

Others

Other options for seat cover materials are:

• Polyester – a cheap alternative to neoprene with decent comfort, good breathability and acceptable durability;
• Velour – a low-cost replacement for sheepskin, with a soft-touch surface, good wear and tear, albeit with low water resistance;
• Faux or real leather – luxurious looks, but are generally uncomfortable in warmer weather and exceptionally hard to maintain.

Fit, Finish and Features

Choosing the right materials means you’ll have a cover seat truck that lasts, is good for shorter and longer trips with decent comfort levels, won’t slip or bunch and become a safety hazard and doesn’t require too much effort to clean and maintain in good condition. With that said, buyers should also consider sizes and covers in universal or custom fit for each vehicle. Don’t forget the level of finish and additional features that add style or complement the rest of the truck interior.

Manufacturers make sizing and installation easy with custom-fit covers designed to the exact dimensions of the front and rear seats. Each cover must work with safety additions like airbags (and not prevent proper activation during accidents), and not obstruct seat and seatbelt adjustment in any way.

And they must also work with factory options, like rear pockets on the front seats and split seats in the rear. Custom covers take out the guesswork in proper sizing and fit, but with proper research you can find universal truck seat covers with most of the perks but without the higher price.

Lastly, consider well-made covers, those that come in designs and colour options that won’t look out of place, and manufacturers that make accompanying additions like console covers in the same materials for a complete look. Shop for front, rear or complete sets and protect your truck from spills, dirt, and grime while enhancing the comfort and looks of your truck.