Easirider Sheepskin Car Seat Covers ~ Frequently Asked Questions

During the thirty plus years we have been manufacturing sheepskin car seat covers
we have identified a number of common questions asked by our customers
we hope that the following information will useful to people
considering sheepskin car seat covers for the first time

SHEEPSKIN CAR SEAT COVERS

Q. What makes them so comfortable ?
A. Firstly the wool fibre is like a natural spring coil and with our sheepskins there are many thousands of fibres per square inch supporting your body. Secondly, wool is a natural insulator so that you will find that they provide comfort whatever the weather ~ they are cool in summer and warm in winter. Thirdly they are moisture aborbent and are able to hold 30 % of it's own weight before feeling damp

Q. What happens when the sheepskin needs cleaning ?
A. Our sheepskins are tanned so that they can either be drycleaned or washed (instructions provided)

Q. Will the sheepskin shed wool onto my clothing ?
A. No. The bond between wool and leather is much stronger than can be achieved with man-made fibres.

Q. Why the big difference in price between tailored and off-the-peg covers ?
A. The quick answer is that much more material and time is used in their manufacture. Off-the-peg covers basically cover the face of the seat and back using the material from one extra large sheepskin. With tailored covers most of the panels are fully enclosed, they include skirts around the seat, side panels, and a hood which goes over the top of the back panel. This normally takes three sheepskins per front seat. In addition, our tailored covers are exactly that - we have to pattern each type of seat individually to ensure a glove fit, our covers are not stretch to fit. Please note that the hood panel on the back is not fully enclosed as in most cases this would make access to map pockets etc difficult.

Q. What about flammability ?
A. Sheepskin naturally excedes the toughest flammability requirements. We regularly have batches tested and certified for aviation use ( most commercial pilots sit sheepskin ).

Q. What happens if I change my car ?
A. With our off-the peg range you can move the covers without a problem however tailored covers are specific to the seat and are unlikely to fit different seats.

Q. Can I redye my covers ?
A. Unfortunately not. Getting the colour into the wool is only a small part of the process, essential finishing processes cannot be done to finished items.

Q. Are they easy to fit ?
A. Off the peg covers can normally be fitted quite easily in 10 minutes or so. Tailored covers will require longer but non-the-less can be fitted by most people in about 30 minutes without the need for special skills or equipment ~ we offer a fitting service to visitors to our factory

Q. What about headrests and armrests ?
A. They can be bought as optional extras for our off the peg and tailored ranges.

Q. I have airbags fitted in my seats, is this a problem ?
A. No problem with Drape & Pioneer but Superider tailored covers may not be unsuitable - check with us for specific advice.

Q. Can you make covers for other types of seats ?
A. Absolutely ~ office chairs, aircraft seats, motorbike seats, home furnishings ~ you name it we will cover it !

Q. What about colours and different types of wool ?
A. Please have a look at the COLOUR page where we have covered these items in detail

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