In winter, with the temperature getting lower and lower, many car enthusiasts can't bear the coldness of leather and are eager to change the appearance of their vehicles. As the saying goes, [a good horse deserves a good saddle]. Choosing warm car seat cushions for winter is essential (especially those with backrests), and sheepskin seat cushions are one of the options available. The most comprehensive Crown store! Net, helps you find the best sellers and products on Taobao. If you can't access the Taobao homepage [http://www.306543.com], please remember our permanent domain www.taoiei.com [http://www.taoiei.com].
Whether it's clothing or accessories, as long as it's made of genuine leather, the price will naturally be quite high. Sheepskin seat cushions, made from top-quality wool skin, undergo trimming, dyeing, cutting, and stitching according to design patterns. With strict material selection and complex production processes, they are expensive and considered the aristocrats among high-end car accessories. Currently, the market for sheepskin automotive products is like the home appliance market ten years ago, filled with counterfeit goods and varying quality. Many car owners, faced with various temptations from merchants when selecting sheepskin seat cushions, find it difficult to distinguish between good and bad products and levels in the market, ultimately harming consumers. After visiting several decoration stores, the reporter reveals the truth about sheepskin seat cushions.
What are sheepskin seat cushions?
Sheepskin refers to the wool left after shearing, which is then processed through anti-corrosion treatment, dyed, and made into sheepskin carpets, cushions, and seat pads for indoor use.
Sheepskin seat cushions come in three-piece sets, five-piece sets, and eight-piece sets. A three-piece set includes two small cushions and one large cushion; a five-piece set includes front small seats with backrests and rear large seats without backrests; an eight-piece set includes all front and rear seats with backrests.
Sheepskin seat cushions are divided into three types: velvet, high-low pile, and long-haired velvet. Velvet is what is commonly referred to as sheepskin. High-low pile cushions have velvet in the middle and long hair on both sides, hence the name. High-low pile cushions are more luxurious than plain velvet cushions. Long-haired velvet cushions are mostly made from whole sheepskins, making them the most luxurious and dignified, akin to a fur coat worn by a noblewoman.
Characteristics of sheepskin:
Warmth: In the cold winter, especially when you first get into the car in the morning, it ensures that your back, waist, and buttocks do not feel the biting cold, protecting your body.
Breathability: The biggest feature of sheepskin is its ability to keep warm while being breathable. Prolonged contact with the body does not cause discomfort because there is a certain gap between each hair fiber, allowing air circulation.
Comfort: Premium wool has a smooth and fine texture with excellent resilience. Each hair fiber supports every part of the body that comes into contact with it, giving you a soft and comfortable feeling.
Decorative: Bright colors and exquisite craftsmanship make it a necessary decorative item for modern cars.
Disadvantages: Prone to static electricity, warmer during spring and autumn afternoons, lacks the heat-absorbing function of carpet cushions, shorter lifespan, felting and deformation occur after a year or two, inconvenient maintenance and care.
Identification and Price:
From the perspective of origin, genuine wool seat cushions mainly come from regions such as Australia and Inner Mongolia, with Australian wool accounting for the majority. Even the cheapest wool quality is considered superior, so it’s no surprise that the market often mentions pure Australian wool. Additionally, domestic wool seat cushion manufacturers are mainly located in Northeast China, Hebei, and Henan provinces. Among these, Northeast and Hebei regions produce more mid-to-high-end products, primarily 5 and 7-piece sets. Henan initially focused more on producing flax mats but gradually began producing leather cushions.
From the product perspective, artificial fur technology has developed rapidly, making it hard to distinguish by sight alone. Pulling out a few hairs and burning them with fire can help identify real fur, which turns to ash like hair, whereas artificial fur turns into granular ash. It's also important to differentiate whether the cushion is made from whole sheepskin or patched together, as this significantly affects the price. Check if the back is wrapped, known as "lining." If the lining is mostly patched, it indicates lower quality. To differentiate between sheepskin and long-haired products, sheepskin typically has shorter hair (under 5 cm), while long-haired products have denser, longer hair (around 7 cm) with better insulation.
From a pricing perspective, the sheepskin market is fiercely competitive. The Henan system, centered around Sangpo, Qinyang, and Xiuxu, focuses on low-end products that quickly dominate the lower market, with sets priced at five to six hundred yuan. Due to poor product quality, these lower-tier products are gradually rejected by consumers. Therefore, genuine sheepskin seat cushions currently cost over a thousand yuan, with the most popular ones averaging around 1400 yuan.
Maintenance and Care:
Currently, retail sellers do not take responsibility for cleaning sheepskin seat cushions, nor do they have the capability to clean them (only professional manufacturers have the ability to clean sheepskin seat cushions). Ninety percent of professional manufacturers do not take responsibility or commit to cleaning sheepskin seat cushions. Regular dry cleaners, even using dry cleaning methods, struggle to restore the original luster. The more the seat cushion is used, the higher its gloss becomes. Regularly combing the fur with a brush helps maintain its original color and shape. Gently tapping the fur surface with a small stick can remove dust from the surface. For minor dust, use a clean cotton cloth dipped in a small amount of neutral detergent dissolved in warm water or volatile oil for gentle wiping. The water temperature should not be too high. If the stain is severe, send it to a specialized dry cleaner. Related articles: What makes a good steering wheel cover? Four-season universal car steering wheel covers, how to correctly drive an automatic car, how to shop on Taobao, issues to note during seasonal transitions, Taobao Crown stores.