Seat Cover for those of us who sweat or prefer cloth?

[Eddyrelik]

Hey all,

So I have always had cloth seats in my cars/trucks. And vinyl/leather has always made me sweat...like booths at restaurants, cars with leather/vinyl seats, etc....so I was worried this would happen with my new model 3...and it has!

So I assume I’m not the only one with this “problem” or preference, am I? I love the model 3 seats, I guess they don’t love me haha.

Has anyone looked into a seat cover that could address this? Something breathable but doesn’t look cheap or terrible for the Model 3?

 

[SMAlset]

Check the manual on seat covers. I know on a Model S you are told not to use them as they can cover the airbags inside the seat and become a safety issue. Not sure if this is different for the Model 3s.

BTW don't have my Model 3 yet but sweaty seats (back and seat when you are seated) is also something I was concerned about before ordering. Don't have mine yet to say how they are for me. We have perferated seats on our Model S which I just love and wish they had been offered on the 3. If you are still bothered by them when the standard model comes out, which I assume will have the fabric seats, maybe they would switch out for you.

 

[Point 3]

Do they still make sheepskins?

 

[mblakele]

@TEG has a promising suggestion here: Whoomp there it is !!!

 

[TEG]

Yes, I am enjoying using that cover...

I bought it just based on a photo search on "seat cover" and seeing it looked like it might be a good fit for the M3 seats.

By the way it is a minimal sort of cover so it doesn't interfere with seat movement / belts / etc. Hopefully not airbags either. (I doubt it would.)

 

[Eddyrelik]

Yes, I am enjoying using that cover...

I bought it just based on a photo search on "seat cover" and seeing it looked like it might be a good fit for the M3 seats.

By the way it is a minimal sort of cover so it doesn't interfere with seat movement / belts / etc. Hopefully not airbags either. (I doubt it would.)

Ah nice. I saw the link from your other post. It’s on Alibaba. Did it really take two weeks to get in the mail? Also, any potential damaging/rubbing on the M3 seats?

Thanks

 

[Point 3]

So are these the same on Amazon
Does ice silk = neoprene

https://www.amazon.com/AUTOYOUTH-Cushion-Premium-Neoprene-Protector/dp/B072Q728LZ?th=1

 

[TEG]

Yeah, those look to be the same. It wasn't available on Amazon when I got mine.

 

[TEG]

Ah nice. I saw the link from your other post. It’s on Alibaba. Did it really take two weeks to get in the mail? Also, any potential damaging/rubbing on the M3 seats?
Thanks

I ordered mine long before I got the car, so the wait didn't matter (I think it was about 2 weeks.)
Haven't noticed any issue with rubbing / damage, but I haven't had the car that long, so I can't say what will happen in the long term.

 

[Eddyrelik]

I ordered mine long before I got the car, so the wait didn't matter (I think it was about 2 weeks.)
Haven't noticed any issue with rubbing / damage, but I haven't had the car that long, so I can't say what will happen in the long term.

I just ordered from Amazon. It has shipped from China! Says I should get it in 2-4 weeks! haha....

 

[TEG]

Yeah, but at least you don't have to set up an Ali-baba account now.

 

[MarkBrokeIt]

Search for something called the Seat Hoody.

 

[Eddyrelik]

Search for something called the Seat Hoody.

Not a good look haha...., and I think it will definitely mess with the seat airbag. Maybe good for a temporary thing for after gym, etc...

 

[Phil Beckett]

I prefer black synthetic leather, which is also easy to clean according to my experience

 

[Dana1]

I’m in Texas and haven’t noticed any sweating but this might vary from person to person. Full seat covers interfere with air bags.

Seat Covers
Warning: Do not use seat covers in Model 3. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side air bags if a collision occurs. It can also reduce the accuracy of the occupant detection system.

 

[Phil Beckett]

I saw this in my friend's car. This doesn't block airbags.

 

[21miDay]

Does ice silk = neoprene

I have one. It isn't neoprene. It is something that has a weave pattern imprinted on it.

 

[mblakele]

Yes, I am enjoying using that cover...

I bought it just based on a photo search on "seat cover" and seeing it looked like it might be a good fit for the M3 seats.

By the way it is a minimal sort of cover so it doesn't interfere with seat movement / belts / etc. Hopefully not airbags either. (I doubt it would.)

Seeing a new post in this thread reminds me... how have you attached the bottom end of this seat cover? Mine has a couple of elastic straps at the bottom end, but so far I haven't found a firm attachment point under the seat. The part under my knees sort of floats, and tends to skew to one side when I get into the car. Have you found a way to prevent that?

 

[TEG]

I had used a short piece of nylon cord to attach the two loops to a rail under the seat...

 

[Watts_Up]

Has anyone looked into a seat cover that could address this?
Something breathable but doesn’t look cheap or terrible for the Model 3?

I put a full set front and rear of WetOkole I really like the thick neoprene seat cover.