Leather Content

Current industry standards for leather content of an automotive leather interior vary depending on the manufacturer. Most automakers utilize a combination of leather and matching vinyl in their factory leather interiors.

Traditionally, automotive leather interiors were compiled from nearly 100% leather or 100% vinyl, mainly because the look, texture, and feel of vinyl did not match well with automotive-grade leather. But as vinyl production technology progressed, automotive vinyl started to look and feel like leather and could be reproduced with a fairly accurate leather-like grain.

New vinyl could now be paired with automotive-grade leather to make vehicle interiors more economical while offering a luxurious look and feel. Automobile manufacturers started utilizing vinyl in areas of an interior, or seat, that were not considered suitable to sit on or where passengers didn’t touch often.

This trend rose as automotive manufacturers realized a growing demand for affordable, premium model vehicles. Car companies began to add more vinyl to their leather interiors, typically starting with the rear bench, while some also added vinyl to the front seats. You can typically identify these interiors when a manufacturer advertises a vehicle as being equipped with “leather-appointed” or “leather-trimmed” seats.

When choosing between an all-leather interior, all-vinyl interior, or an interior that offers a combination of the two, it boils down to personal preference, budget, and requirements of the project. An all-vinyl interior might be more practical for some work trucks, while someone seeking ultimate luxury might opt for an all-leather interior.

However, most auto manufacturers don’t offer customers a choice for the leather content of their vehicle interiors. Instead, they must pick from the options previously designed by the automaker.

LeatherSeats.com allows you the freedom to design your custom leather interior kit and choose the leather content, color, and other options that best fit your taste and project needs. Our upholstery kits provide you with replacement upholstery for all rows of seating in your vehicle.

1-Row Leather Content

1-row vehicles have a single row of seating with passengers only able to sit in the front row. These vehicles are typically regular cab trucks or sports cars. Our 1-Row kits are offered in 3 different leather content packages, but be sure to call us if you have questions regarding leather content. The three available leather content packages for 1-Row vehicles are listed below:

100% Vinyl Package: This vinyl conversion package provides the look of leather while keeping costs low. For this interior kit, vinyl is used on all surfaces of the front seats.

Premium Package: This leather conversion package provides leather on the seating surfaces. Leather covers the seating surfaces of the single row, with matching vinyl on the sides and backs of the seats. This configuration is the typical industry standard for 1-Row vehicles.

100% Leather Package: This is our highest level for leather content in single-row vehicles. In this kit, all portions of the first row are wrapped in supple leather.*

2-Row Leather Content

2-Row vehicles have two rows of seating with passengers able to sit in either a front or rear row. These vehicles are typically sedans, trucks, and SUVs. Our 2-Row kits are generally available in 4 different leather content packages. Contact us directly if you have any leather content questions related to your specific application. The four most common leather content packages available are listed below:

2-Row 100% Vinyl Package: This vinyl conversion package provides the look of leather while keeping costs low. For this interior kit, vinyl is used on all surfaces of the front and rear rows of the vehicle’s interior.* 

2-Row Deluxe Package: This cost-effective leather conversion package provides leather in the most important seating areas. Leather seating surfaces on the front row of seating with matching vinyl on the sides and backs of the seats, while the second row has leather inserts only with vinyl surrounds, sides, and backs.*

2-Row Premium Package: This leather conversion package provides leather on the majority of the seating surfaces. Leather seating surfaces on the front row of seating with matching vinyl on the sides and backs of the seats. The second row is upgraded with the majority of seating surfaces made with leather and vinyl on the sides and backs of the seats.*

2-Row 100% Leather Package: This is our highest level for leather content in 2-Row vehicles. In this kit, all portions of the first and second row are wrapped in supple leather.*

3-Row Leather Content

3-Row vehicles have three rows of seating with passengers able to sit in a front, middle, or third row. These vehicles are typically vans and large SUVs. Our 3-Row kits are generally available in 4 different leather content packages. Contact us directly if you have any leather content questions related to your specific application. The four most common leather content packages available are listed below:

3-Row 100% Vinyl Package: This vinyl conversion package provides the look of leather while keeping costs low. For this interior kit, vinyl is used on all surfaces of the front, middle and third row of the vehicle’s interior.*

3-Row Deluxe Package: This cost-effective leather conversion package provides leather in the most important seating areas. Full leather seating surfaces on the front row of seating with matching vinyl on the sides and backs of the seats. The second row has leather inserts only with vinyl surrounds, sides, and backs. The third row is all vinyl.*

3-Row Premium Package: This is full leather seating surfaces on the front row of seating with matching vinyl on the sides and backs of the front seats. The middle row is upgraded to close to full leather seating surfaces with matching vinyl on the sides and backs. The third row is leather centers only with matching vinyl on the surrounds as well as sides and backs. This leather conversion package provides leather on the majority of the seating surfaces. *

3-Row 100% Leather Package: This is our highest level for leather content in 3-Row vehicles. In this kit, all portions of the first, second, and third row are wrapped in supple leather.*

*In some cases, certain sections of the seat upholstery kit for specific models may be finished in alternate materials such as carpet, anti-friction fabric or unseen vinyl attachment flaps. If you have questions regarding leather content or what sections of your specific kit will be finished in alternate materials, please give us a call at 866-639-7328.