Seat covers VAZ 2107: purpose and choice
Comfortable driving directly depends on the practicality and convenience of car seats. These conditions are achieved by using covers of various types. Accessories can provide both partial and complete protection of the seats against wear, while decorating the interior of the car.
What are VAZ 2107 seat covers for?
The advantages of using seat covers on the VAZ 2107 are quite understandable for every motorist. This accessory allows you to keep the original upholstery from damage and dirt. Covers are especially in demand and relevant in the interior of those cars where children are transported, the driver or passengers smoke. The accessory in question, depending on the type, can be quickly removed from the seat and washed, remove stains, and get rid of an unpleasant odor. If we compare the cost of dry cleaning the interior, then it is quite comparable with the price of a set of good covers. This suggests that the product will pay off more than once.
However, seat trim protection is not the only purpose of seat covers. Depending on the choice of materials and cut, the comfort level of both the driver and passengers can be increased, resulting in a more comfortable fit. In addition, accessories also perform a decorative function. With their help, you can transform the interior to a large extent, make it richer, without the need to change the seats themselves.
Photo gallery: VAZ 2107 interior (tuning)
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- Flocking is often used for seat upholstery and upholstery.
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- Covers can be matched to match the main trim
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- White leather seats look spectacular
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- On beige cases, the seams are most often highlighted in contrast
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- To improve seat comfort, it is not enough to tighten them, it is better to replace them
Case classification
Today there is a wide variety of car covers that differ in shape, type and materials. For the correct choice of products for the VAZ "seven" or any other car, you need to understand in more detail the characteristics of these accessories, by what criteria they are classified.
By material of manufacture
When choosing covers for the material, attention should be paid to its qualities, properties and design, so that the products fit the design of the chairs and satisfy your needs.
Velours
The material is a durable fabric with pile, which is made by weaving threads. Strength depends on the quality of the thread used.
Velor characteristics:
- long service life and wear resistance;
- a wide range of products;
- abrasion resistance;
- Compatibility with various interior care products.
Velor has both positive and negative sides. The pluses include pleasant tactile sensations, warmth of the fabric. Of the minuses, it is worth noting the property of the material to absorb dust, animal hair, and hair. Velor covers must be constantly cleaned with special brushes. Quite often, protective accessories for seats are made not from natural, but from artificial velor based on synthetic threads. Such fabrics are characterized by strong electrification, plus, in case of accidental ingress of ash from a lit cigarette, instant ignition is possible.
Leather
One of the main advantages of leather cases is an attractive appearance.
Leather makes the interior of the car more expensive and respectable.
The material is pleasant to the touch and soft. The covers are easy to clean, but you need to take into account that they are easily damaged by careless use. The choice of leather allows you to combine several colors and get an original accessory, but only in the case of custom-made cases.
Despite the positive qualities, such products also have disadvantages: in the summer it is not very comfortable to sit on a hot seat, and the body sweats due to poor ventilation. In winter, the interior must be preheated, because cold seats can cause a cold. If there is a desire to use leather covers for the VAZ 2107, then first you need to equip the car with air conditioning and climate control, which is quite an expensive pleasure.
Eco leather
One of the high-quality materials for car seat covers is eco-leather. It is quite popular, due to the much lower cost compared to genuine leather. In terms of air permeability, eco-leather is superior to products made from natural material to a large extent. The composition of environmentally friendly automotive leather includes cotton, genuine leather, synthetic polymers and cellulose-based materials.
Characteristics of eco-leather:
- high strength;
- wear;
- comfort that does not depend on temperature;
- minimal care;
- resistance to sunlight.
For the manufacture of eco-leather, a polyurethane film is applied to the cotton base, which makes the covers soft and elastic. Product care is reduced to cleaning the surface with a damp cloth.
Flock
It is a non-woven synthetic material with natural and fine synthetic fibers applied to a woven base. In the manufacture of flock, a pile of polyamide or nylon is used. Thus, high performance characteristics of the material are ensured. The pattern is applied to the base by wet or dry printing.
Flock characteristics:
- practicality;
- fire resistance;
- wetting resistance.
Jacquard
This fabric is lint-free, made using synthetics and cotton in equal proportions. A feature of the material is a special weaving of threads, which is carried out using special equipment. Jacquard can be one- and two-layer, large- and small-patterned. Depending on which thread is used (thickness, quality), the strength of the material will also differ.
Characteristics of jacquard:
- high strength;
- ease of use;
- environmental Safety.
the cloth
Fabric covers differ in their variety. The main advantages are ease of care and affordable cost. Plus, the products have a long service life. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that for fabric covers, a material is used that does not absorb moisture. This suggests that if there is no air conditioning in the car, it will not be very comfortable in the cabin in the summer.
Alcantara
Alcantara is a material that is made from polyurethane, cotton and polyester. The appearance practically does not differ from natural suede, but compared to expensive material, it stands out for its high wear resistance and performance characteristics, and it also surpasses suede in quality. The main advantages of Alcantara are:
- strength;
- thermoregulatory properties, which provides the driver and passengers with comfort at any time of the year;
- the possibility of giving the interior a more prestigious look when combined with eco-leather;
- ease of care.
The only drawback of the material is the high cost, which is why not everyone can afford such covers.
Tapestry
Tapestry covers are distinguished by their diversity. The material is high quality but not cheap. Such accessories are preferred by those car owners who seek to give the interior of their car elements of luxury and attractiveness. The material stands out for its comfort in use. It is pleasant to sit on such covers, because the tapestry is characterized by velvety and softness. However, in the care of the material has some features. These covers should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and vacuumed regularly. In case of serious contamination, washing of products will be required, and not in hot, but in warm water.
According to the form
If we talk about the shape of car covers, then they are full-sized or in the form of capes (covers-shirts).
T-shirt covers
This type of covers is characterized by versatility, quick removal and putting on. The most popular material in the manufacture of products is cotton jersey. This is due to the fact that the fabric is not electrified, absorbs water well and is quite pleasant to the touch. In addition, T-shirt covers are presented on the market in a wide range, have convenient pockets and different colors. However, such products do not stand out for their durability. When buying, you can choose an accessory made of a denser fabric with special elastic bands, which will have a positive effect on the service life.
T-shirt covers do not cover the corners of the seats, which leads to abrasion.
The covers in question are designed to protect the lower part of the car seats and the back. In addition, you should not expect any comfort from the product, and they will not bring much beauty to the salon. Their main advantage is their affordable price. T-shirt covers are noticeably cheaper than other types, and will be a great option for those car owners for whom aesthetics are not very important.
Full-size
Full-size covers, unlike capes, have an undeniable advantage, since they completely cover the entire seat, eliminating damage to any part of it. Accessories of this type are made from various materials and their combinations, and the choice depends only on your wishes and financial capabilities.
Case types
We can distinguish the following types of car covers:
- Universal - products can be used in almost any car. The covers fit the chair well, but do not always correspond to the anatomical features, and the technical holes may not match. The cost of such protective products is available to everyone, which allows you to buy them in almost any automotive store.
- Model - suitable for specific car brands. They have holes for both seat belts and other elements. These covers fit the chair perfectly.
- Individual - made to order. Accessories of this type are endowed with positive qualities, since there is a choice of material and pattern, they can be almost perfectly adjusted to the seat of each car. In the process of manufacturing such covers, all the wishes of the car owner are taken into account, which at the same time puts them in the category of one of the most expensive.
- Anatomical - will be an excellent option for those who drive for a long time and travel long distances. Such products have lateral support and a pillow for the lower back. As a result, muscle fatigue of the driver can be reduced, which has a positive effect on comfort and increased alertness.
Video: choosing between stock and custom cases
The choice of covers for the VAZ 2107
The standard set of protective accessories for the VAZ 2107 consists of covers for the front and rear seats. If necessary, you can choose a kit that also includes covers for headrests, as well as for armrests and a child seat. If the aesthetic side is not in the first place when choosing products, then you can look at accessories with additional equipment.
Such covers can be equipped with massage devices, electric heating. For VAZ cars, you can also purchase products equipped with special seals that improve ergonomics and fit in a car seat, which is important when driving long distances.
Video: how to choose car seat covers
Protective accessories for car seats are made from a variety of materials. They differ both in price and in beauty, durability, ease of care. When choosing covers for the VAZ 2107, first of all, you need to start from financial capabilities and needs, but at the same time not at the expense of comfort and design.
