[aowhaus]

I like my WeaveTech seats. It’s the first time owning a car with fabric seats and I was hesitant at first.
I owned cars with leather seats and over time they crack and prone to scratches, not good if you have dogs, and they also require more care and maintenance. I prefer vinyl as you get the look and durability of leather but without the maintenance and wear. My previous car was a Mercedes and had the MBTex/Artico upholstery and I loved it, they probably make the best vinyl material in the industry. It still looks like new after 13 years and only requires occasional wipe down with a damp cloth! I understand that vinyl uses a lot of chemicals and petroleum products but I’m sure there is technology out there than can produce an environmentally sustainable vinyl material.

I don’t think WeaveTech is like wetsuit material, fortunately, as I don’t think I would like the feel of a spongy squishy material on my seats (I remember the aftermarket car seat covers from the 80s and 90s that were made of neoprene that were popular on Jeeps and convertibles). Denim or twill would best describe the texture and feel of WeaveTech. It’s comfy, warm and cozy in the winter and despite mine being charcoal in colour it doesn’t feel very hot in the summer (much better than the scorching solid smooth surface of leather or vinyl), and has great grip to keep you in place while doing some spirited driving.

I was worried that the WeaveTech would be a giant lint brush for my dog but luckily dog hair doesn’t stick to it and it’s very easy to clean.

I would love to see more wool or even tweed used in car interiors. I especially love Volvo’s plaid interior on their CrossCountry models:

Maserati sourced Zegna (makers of fine Italian suits) for their wool interiors:

 

[aowhaus]

And if it says "Bonded Leather" it's total crap and will flake off after a while.

I don’t think bonded leather is used in cars as it could not hold up to the wear & tear and high temperatures that car interiors are subjected to. It’s not real leather, it’s a reconstituted material made of a mix of different fibres with as little as 5% recycled leather bonded with lots of chemicals and a vinyl top layer to replicate the look of leather. It’s a very cheap material found on cheap furniture that cost the same or even less than fabric and doesn’t last as long. The surface is highly prone to scratches.

 

[aowhaus]

I have the same Launch Edition weave tech and I find it highly annoying. The slightest swipe of your arm, leg etc creates white marks on the surfaces, and a damp cloth doesn't do the trick. I use a special cleaner that my dealer recommended and it helps, but it's a neverending battle. I wouldn't choose it again.

I have the same issue, but I found like most people wiping with a damp microfibre cloth does the trick, but I happens very often.
I have dry skin so I’m guessing the texture of the surface is rubbing some of my dead skin off leaving a white residue behind, I know it sounds gross.