Do Car Seats Need Seat Covers?

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Generally, they are not necessary. The disadvantages of seat covers are as follows: 1. Seat covers can compromise the ergonomics of the seats: Original factory seats are designed with very strict requirements regarding their geometric shape, the firmness of the padding, and friction. Extensive computer simulations and real-person testing are usually conducted to ensure driving and riding comfort and safety, preventing occupants from sliding or shifting during a severe collision, ensuring they properly deploy onto the airbags rather than slipping under the steering wheel. 2. The impact of seat covers on side airbags: Many wrap-around seat covers can interfere with the deployment of side airbags, similar to how placing objects on the front panel of the passenger side can affect airbag deployment. In emergencies, the performance of airbags needing to penetrate an additional layer of seat cover remains uncertain. 3. The effect on the car's style: Adding covers to car seats is not a mainstream practice in mature automotive societies. If you've purchased leather seats, poorly chosen seat covers can significantly downgrade the overall style of the car.