Custom Seat Covers Vs. Universal Seat Covers

Frankly speaking, this is a battle between two unequal gladiators that are endowed with totally different qualities and features. While Universal seat covers or Universal Fit seat covers suit budget minded people best who do not look for the best available product in the market, Custom or Custom Fit covers are for those who are not happy with the ‘second best’.

So when you have to make a choice between these two, you should definitely select a Custom seat cover, if that is you are someone who values protection above everything else. The fact is that, Universal covers do not stand a chance when they are compared with Custom covers. Why? Let us see in detail.

Starting from the choice of material to the quality of the finish, Universal seat covers and Custom Fit seat covers are practically poles apart. Often made from spun-bonded fabrics, some of which are also ‘breathable’, Universal seat covers provide basic protection to vehicle seats that include keeping the seats relatively dry from precipitation, dirt and dust. However this is the case only when these covers fit the seat – which is quite a rarity. Since these covers are generic in design, in most cases the Universal variety never fits the seat and thus protection remains a dream.

The demerits of the Universal fit seat cover do not end here. There are others such as a laissez-faire fit, lack of facility to access or operate erogenous on-seat amenities, lack of ‘cut-outs’ for Side Airbag safety features as well  pockets for side mirrors and antenna. Universal seat covers should not be used in vehicles having Side Airbag safety features as these covers are likely to interfere with the operation of the SIPS.

Custom or Custom Fit seat covers, in contrast, are made from pre-selected and pre-tested materials that are user-friendly and durable, fitting accurately and snug. Computer generated designs and fabrication techniques go into making of these covers.

Custom covers are specifically manufactured for each model, brand or marque of automobile and thus, the fitting is always precise. Needless to say, these exclusive Custom Fit seat covers provide unsurpassed protection against all conceivable hazards including dirt, dust, moisture and Ultra violet emission.

One of the noteworthy points behind the growing popularity of Custom seat covers are the inbuilt ‘cut-outs’ that allow easy access to the on-seat amenities, seat-belt functioning and the Side Airbag safety (SIPS) operations.