Description
Timeless Design: Plaid Automotive Fabrics
Some car models have iconic designs that have remained unchanged for years. For example, the appearance of a Mercedes G Class or Porsche 911 model has remained the same for years, with only minor changes. The reason for this lies in the timelessness of these designs. Such designs can also be found in vehicle interior designs. One of these is plaid automotive fabrics. For example, you can see plaid automotive fabric in a 1975 VW Golf 1 and a 2024 Golf 8.
Why Plaid Auto Fabrics Are So Popular?
There is no single answer to this question. Tartan automotive fabrics look simple enough to complement many designs, yet they can also be eye-catching with their color scheme. The design is vintage enough to satisfy those who long for the past, yet contemporary enough to blend in with modern designs.
This is precisely why these fabrics, as mentioned earlier, can visually complement both the 1975 Golf 1 and the 2024 Golf 8.
How can I choose colors for plaid upholstery fabric?
Before choosing the color of your plaid automotive upholstery fabric, you must first decide what kind of design you want to create. For example, a red or blue striped plaid automotive fabric may be suitable for a sporty design, while you can choose more pastel colors for a simpler and more classic design. The body color of your vehicle will also help you choose the plaid fabric. For example, blue-striped plaid automotive upholstery fabric can be chosen for the blue VW Polo Gti pictured below, orange-striped for the orange VW Classic Beetle, or yellow-striped for the yellow Porsche 911.
For example, in the gallery below, you can see the car upholstery application we did for a customer’s red-striped Ford Escort. Since the body color of the customer’s Ford Escort was red, they opted for red-striped tartan fabric. In short, the body color of the vehicle is of great importance when choosing Tartan/Plaid automotive fabric.
Plaid Auto Upholstery Fabric Catalog
Each product pictured below is in stock. If you are unsure which color to choose, you can request assistance by sending us photos of your vehicle. We have participated in numerous restoration projects and supplied materials for many of them. Our expert team will be happy to assist you.
Where can plaid automotive fabrics be applied?
Headliner, door panels, or seat upholstery. Plaid automotive upholstery fabrics can be applied to any part of your car that can be covered with fabric. You can see different applications in the photo below. What you need to pay attention to here is that different methods are required depending on the application area. For example, to prevent the plaid pattern from distorting, stretching should be done evenly from all sides. Preheating the fabric with a hair dryer before stretching will make the process easier. You can contact us for technical information and to learn the tricks of the trade. We don’t just sell automotive textile products; we also provide support after the sale.
How Many Meters Need For The Applications?
For Seat Covers: 5-6 meters (If it will only be used for the middle section of the seats, approximately 3 meters)
For Headliner: 2-3 meters
For door panels: 2 meters
Sold by meter
Roll width: 140 cm
Laminated with 2mm foam
Expert Note: These values are only estimates. Each meter of fabric is 1.4 meters wide. When calculating the required amount, if this is your first application, we recommend purchasing slightly more than you initially estimated.
International Express Shipping
We ship plaid car upholstery fabrics worldwide quickly via FedEx, DPD, DHL, and other companies, and share the tracking number with our customers after shipment. We ship plaid car upholstery fabrics worldwide quickly via companies such as FedEx, DPD, and DHL, and share the shipping tracking number with our customers after shipment. Below you can see the average delivery times for some of the regions and countries we frequently ship to. For detailed information about the shipping process and fees: Shipping Policy
North America: 4-8 Days
Europe: 3-7 Days
Australia & New Zealand: 7-10 Days
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