The ridge between the extendable section and the seat gathers particles. This is probably more visible on my darker colour. Very quick and easy to vac.

 

Totally agree with your assessment. Here in Queensland we have long, hot, humid summers, and my wife and I have no issues with sweating on them.

We've had the car for 18 months, and as you said, they are unmarked and really easy to clean. Would definitely tick the option again even if the leather were a no cost option 👍🏻

 

Great read.
I went for Weavetech too because I don't like light colour interiors and I'm trying to be a bit more environmentally aware so leather isn't ideal. It's a shame the cooling is only available on the Nappa seats but reviews like this, comments from other owners, and the fact you can precondition the interior anyway helped convince me the heat wouldn't be too much trouble. I guess I'll find out in a few weeks when I get my car (if there's any English summer left by then).

 

I agree, I’ve had my car for nearly 3 years we have a dog which sits in the back after trips to the beach and the woods and the WeaveTech has stood the test of time. Thanks to Dave’s tip of a damp microfibre cloth they always come up like new. I also find the seats very comfortable compared to some other cars I’ve had, I wish Volvo made sofas.

 

I agree, 16 months in and seats are as good as new, very easy to remove slight marks/spills off them, cant complain at all about the material.

 

Yep, for the most part the Weavetech seats are excellent, its just the heat retention in Summer that would make me think about getting an alternative. I wish they would offer the wool blend that is available in the P*3, I'm betting they would be lovely...

 

Agree, Polestar successfully steered me away from the default choice of leather and they're holding up better than leather has in the past. All we need to do now is persuade Polestar Additionals to release Polestar WeaveTech underpants and I'll never need to visit M&S ever again.

 

All we need to do now is persuade Polestar Additionals to release Polestar WeaveTech underpants and I'll never need to visit M&S ever again.

Just carry a microfibre with you for all your... "small stains"

 

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:

 

I love the Weavetech. I have kids in the car all the time, and I'm constantly amazed at how easily the seats clean up. My back does get sweaty during long drives on hot summer days, and I wish there was a way to cool them, but the trade-off in durability and comfort on regular days more than makes up for it. Also, is it made partially from recycled materials?

 

So many cars have crappy leather that's actually worse than weavetech, few cars actually have nice leather seats. People get way too hung up on having leather and don't even care if it's the same material used to make $20 jackets you buy at the gas station

 

Leather varies significantly and since most people don't know the differences, not helped by the rather idiosyncratic names used for the different types, most car brands use the cheapest one they can still call leather.
Most use "genuine leather" which is taken from the corium layer and is the lowest quality. A lot of the mid-range brands tread the line pretty closely to keep the cost down too so much of what you're getting in those "genuine leather" car seats is literal flesh. People like Mercedes use a lot of top grain leather which is much closer to the outer layer of the animal and is better quality.

Nappa (as available in the Polestar 2) is actually a full grain leather, in fact the same type Bentley use, so it's surprisingly good stuff for the price point. Next time you're looking at leather seats in a brochure (or at leather jackets/shoes/clothes for that matter) pay attention to the type of leather. If it seems cheap or doesn't specifically mention the type, there's a good chance it's just "genuine leather".

 

I also enjoy weavetech, 18 months later. It feels nice and premium, and very easy to clean.

i did really want the cooled seats, as i live in Texas. But $4k was a lot of money, and I wasn’t a huge fan of the barley color for 2021/2022 MY. If I ordered a MY2023, I may have pulled the trigger on those lighter grey leather seats just for the cooling.

 

Funny story... I was out riding with a mate and his dog. It was a bit wet on the trails and the dog was pretty muddy. When we got back I opened the car and for some reason the dog decided to jump into my car, front seat first then then jumped into the back. I nearly died, my beautiful new car is ruined. But atlas, I was able to just wipe the mud off the weavetech seats and no damage was done. Not even a mark was left. I was amazed!! Great fabric, just love my Polestar!

 

Next time you're looking at leather seats in a brochure (or at leather jackets/shoes/clothes for that matter) pay attention to the type of leather. If it seems cheap or doesn't specifically mention the type, there's a good chance it's just "genuine leather".

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

I'm very happy with the weave-tech. It's not as yummy as leather, but it's high-tech and environmentally friendly, which is what buying an EV is all about anyway. Only occasionally do I miss ventilated seats.

 

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.

 

I've never really been a fan of leather. My parents always had it in their cars when we were kids - for the wipe-down practicalities! So my overwhelming association is with being hot and sticky or nearly burning myself in the summer, or frigid in the winter.

My previous car had vinyl/alcantara seats, which I really liked. The alcantara never got as cold or as hot as leather does, but still feels premium.

I feel that the weavetech is a strong alternative to that, and superior to leather in many ways. It's no sweatier (to me, anyway) than the alcantara, and is better than regular non-ventilated leather. I would imagine it would be tricky to punch the little holes in the material that the ventilation needs and for it to still be durable.

If money was no object, I'd probably have ticket the box. But £5k is a lot for leather seats! Especially when weavetech is this good.

 

I would imagine it would be tricky to punch the little holes in the material that the ventilation needs and for it to still be durable.

I believe this is exactly why they don't have vented seats in anything but leather. Leather is the only thing that will stay together.

 

Not sure about that anymore, plenty of others offering ventilated seats in synthetics (alcantara / micro-suede on the EV6 for instance).... I'm pretty sure the Weavetech would stand up to being perforated from what I've seen / felt of it, but I assume Polestar tried and found it not to be durable enough... The micro-suede seats in the BST270 on the other hand...

 

True. But do a seat really need to be perforated to be cooled ?

The cooling could be behind the fabric and maybe be ventilated out at another part of the seat. Like an inlet at one side and outlet on the other. If the heat moves away of the fabric it would be sufficient to keep it cool.

 

Alcantara is synthetic, but suede is just leather.

 

"micro suede" is synthetic and I've had confirmation from Kia that this material (at least in their cars) has no animal products - it's basically alcantara but they don't want to pay the copywrite to use the "alcantara" name...

 

Seat were calling the stuff in my car 'Microfibre'. All just marketing!

I believe that alcantara is just a brand name, which is kind of becoming a genericised trademark like Kleenex is in the US or Hoover is here in the UK!

 

I believe that alcantara is just a brand name, which is kind of becoming a genericised trademark

Huh, so it is. I never knew that. It explains why so many manufacturers have their own stupid marketing word for essentially the same thing.

 

but I assume Polestar tried and found it not to be durable profitable enough...

There, I fixed it for you.

 

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.

Agreed. I only mentioned it in case people were not aware.

 

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 share your annoyance but for me it’s only on the harder, thinner fabric on the centre console……maybe try moisturising?

 

My '23 lrsm pp has Weavetech and I wondered about the best way to clean it. You've solved my problem. Thanks!!

 

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.