What crosses the mind when considering having a new car upholstered or even renewing your existing car seats is; should you go with natural leather or with synthetic leather?

There are unique features of each type that influence the appearance, comfort, and life expectancy.

Through this blog post by Al Emad Auto, we will compare the two and assist you in making the right choice regarding your car and its needs.

You will also get to see our entire car seat upholstery services, which also provide original materials and long-term quality guarantees.

First: Which Is The Fundamental Dissimilarity Between Natural And Artificial Leather?

Natural Leather is expensive type of fabric consist of animal hides. On the other hand, synthetic leather (usually referred to as artificial leather) is made from chemical products, aiming to replicate the look of real leather.

Second: Benefits of Natural Leather Upholstery on Cars

The natural leather is a better option for luxury and durability enthusiasts due to its special characteristics:

• Classy and impressive design, which adds value to the car.
• Natural texture that is very breathable and comfortable.
• Long life period with frequent servicing.
• Customized to fit into the seat shape, it gives a clean and sophisticated appearance.

But what are its drawbacks?

• More expensive than synthetic leather.
• Sensitive to hot weather and requires frequent moisturizing.
• Maintenance needs to be done with special products that are not chemical.

The temperature in Dubai is very high, so it is advisable to use professional car upholstery workers to select the type that is most appropriate and use protective layers on the natural leather.

Third: Benefits of Synthetic Leather in Car Upholstery

Synthetic leather, PVC, or PU leather has gained popularity due to its fashionable appearance and easy care.

Advantages:

• Affordable for all budgets.
• Water- and stain-resistant.
• Very easy to clean using wet wipes.
• Needs colours and designs, a variety to impress all tastes.

Disadvantages:

• Not as breathable as natural leather, nor as flexible.
• May dry up with time in high temperatures.
• Shorter lifespan overall.

At AL Emad Auto’s Car Upholstery, you can get premium synthetic leather, that is not sensitive to heat or humidity specially made for Dubai’s and UAE climate.

Fourth: Comprehensive Comparison Between Natural and Synthetic Leather

Fifth: What is the Best choice of your car?

Which alternative is right will depend on your mode of driving, the type of car, and the surroundings:

• Select natural leather if you want to have luxury, comfort, and long life.
• As a matter of fact, synthetic leather is a good alternative when you want a fashionable appearance at a low price and minimal care.

In both situations, the focus is on car upholstery at Al Emad Auto, whereby the team will be able to design the car upholstery to suit your personal taste with the highest quality workmanship.

Sixth: Tips for Leather Upholstery Care by Experts.

1. Wipe the seats with a soft cloth or wet wipes.

2. Keep away from long periods of exposure to direct sunlight.

3. Use a leather protection cream once a month in order to keep it flexible.
4. Do not take harsh chemical cleaners.
5. Seats should be covered when the car is parked for a long period of time.

Participate in the cleaning and maintenance session with Al Emad Auto Workshop to maintain the new appearance of your seats as long as possible.

Seventh: Cost The Price Difference Between The Two Types.

The cost will depend on the kind and quality of leather, although in general:

Get a special offer from Al Emad Auto for car upholstery using original materials at competitive prices with guaranteed quality.

Eighth: Leather Upholstery Installation Time

Installation of upholstery or its replacement is typically one to three days, based on the type of car and the number of seats in the car.

The service also involves extensive inspection and accurate materials customization to fit the exact seat dimension.

Ninth: May the Two Kinds of Leather Be Used together in a single Car?

Yes, there are customers who want a hybrid design of the car, i.e., natural leather on the front seats and synthetic leather on the rear seats, so that the cost may be lowered, but the cultural image of the luxurious appearance may be preserved.

Conclusion

Depending on your taste between the luxury, comfort, and cost, the comparison between the natural leather and synthetic leather depends on your balance.

Both alternatives will make your car appear elegant, though the most suitable option is the one that will depend on your surroundings and driving lifestyle.

Make a reservation for your car upholstery service at the official Al Emad Auto page and have your own interior design that fits just like a glove.

FAQs

1. Which is more durable, natural or synthetic leather?

Natural leather has a life span of 7-10 years compared to synthetic leather, which has a life span of 3-5 years only.

1. Is it waterproof synthetic leather?

That, indeed, is one of its main strong points; it does not readily take on liquids.

1. Is natural leather that is cracked repairable?

Yes, it is possible to repair it with the help of special repair products at Al Emad Auto Center.

1. Is it more appropriate to go to Dubai in the hot weather?

The best synthetic leather is high-quality and heat-resistant for everyday use.

1. When replacing the upholstery, is it possible to change the color?

Surely, any color or pattern befitting the individual's style can be selected during the process of car upholstery.

1. Does this upholstery involve doors and a steering wheel?

Yes, Al Emad Auto will offer upholstery services to the whole interior of the car, which includes doors, steering wheel, and the roof lining.