Sheepskin Seat Covers Research Guide

Sheepskin Seat Covers Research Guide Glossary Terms

Sheepskin Seat Covers Research Guide Glossary Definitions

Bolsters Return to Top
Seat BolstersA bolster is literally a long, narrow pillow that's used to give additional support. On your vehicle's seats, the bolsters jut forward from the side panels to provide extra cushioning and comfort for your driving enjoyment.
Custom Fit Return to Top
Custom Seat CoversWhen we say that a seat cover is custom fit, we mean that it is manufactured to fit your exact year, make and model vehicle. There is no better fit, except maybe the factory-installed upholstery that came with your vehicle.
Friction Return to Top
Without going into a physics lecture, friction basically refers to the rubbing together of two objects when one or both are moving. This contact releases energy in the form of heat, and eventually results in surface deterioration.
Furrier Return to Top
A furrier is a professional who works in all facets of the fur business, from dealing, dressing and designing to cleaning and repairing.
Pelts Return to Top
PeltsAn animal skin that still has the fur, hair or wool still attached. The advantage of using pelts for seat covers is that they do not shed, like lesser fur seat covers.
Pink Slip Return to Top
Pink SlipA pink slip is an American slang term that means the title of a vehicle. Often, street racers wager their pink slips on a race, which is to say that the winner keeps the losers vehicle. Most DMVs recommend that you do not drive with your pink slip in the glove box, just in case your vehicle is ever stolen.
Semi-Custom Fit Return to Top
Semi-Custom fit seat coversWhile not quite tailor-made, semi-custom fit means that the seat cover will fit about 80% as well as a full custom fit seat cover. Semi-custom seat covers should not be used on vehicles with side impact airbags because they obstruct these vital safety systems.
Series Return to Top
A car, truck or SUV's series is the sub model in any particular auto line. For example, a 2005 Ford Mustang has 8 series, ranging from the standard V-6 to the GT Premium Convertible. Check your registration or title if you are unsure about your vehicle's series.
SIPS Return to Top
Side Impact Protection SystemAn acronym for Side Impact Protection System, which we generally refer to as side impact airbags. These lifesaving airbags deploy from the side of car seats, protecting the driver's and passenger's heads from smacking into windows and door jams.
UV / Ultra Violet Return to Top
Ultra violet light, which literally means beyond violet, is an electromagnetic wave of light that is invisible to the human eye, though can be seen by many birds, snakes and insects. The sun emits large amounts of UV radiation, which is mostly filtered out by our atmosphere. What does get through, though, is harmful to our skin and to our upholstery. It dries out the natural oils in leather, and it bleaches color out of vinyl and cloth upholstery.