Pics of Marine Grade Vinyl Seats vs Leather Seats in 2021 Bronco - comparison

[CanadianHorseMan]

Let me clarify, they weren’t cracked like really old/used leather is. Creased would be the better word.

Ah, I understand. Vinyl seems like the way to go. Who cares how much it was used the bronco is not even a year old and it’s already creased up. I’m with you I think vinyl is the winner here.

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[CanadianHorseMan]

So you're saying the MGV is a woven vinyl? If that's the case that's a game changer. It would breathe way better which is my biggest concern in Florida. I was leaving towards cloth seats for that reason.

I haven’t seen them but there was a close up shot of them back in this thread. Didn’t look woven to me. It was textured for sure. I dunno how you could make it woven and waterproof.

 

[MannyFrescoSC]

So you're saying the MGV is a woven vinyl? If that's the case that's a game changer. It would breathe way better which is my biggest concern in Florida. I was leaving towards cloth seats for that reason.

It looked like a VERY fine weave in person. Just the texture alone leads me to believe that it’s better ventilated because the surface isn’t flat like traditional vinyl. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was goretex-like. Hopefully they release more information but I’m 100% decided on the MGV

 

[Internally_Combusted]

I haven’t seen them but there was a close up shot of them back in this thread. Didn’t look woven to me. It was textured for sure. I dunno how you could make it woven and waterproof.

It doesn't look woven to me either but it is definitely possible to make a tightly woven synthetic material waterproof. I have heavy duty outdoor car covers like this that work very well.

 

[Rick Astley]

The GF has "leather" in her 2019 Ranger Lariat. Frankly, it's such a low quality "leather" that I would prefer something else than what Ford put in that. So the marine grade vinyl seems to be an upgrade.

Note: I'm pretty sure it's bonded leather. Either way, it's thin, plastic feeling and not luxury at all.

 

[MannyFrescoSC]

I haven’t seen them but there was a close up shot of them back in this thread. Didn’t look woven to me. It was textured for sure. I dunno how you could make it woven and waterproof.

So the trim around the butt rest and backrest looks like traditional vinyl. Weave for the rest

 

[MannyFrescoSC]

It doesn't look woven to me either but it is definitely possible to make a tightly woven synthetic material waterproof. I have heavy duty outdoor car covers like this that work very well.

The woven piece is on the butt and backrest portion of the seat. I don’t think the pictures get close enough to show the detail. 100% not a flat surface for those parts

 

[MannyFrescoSC]

The material on the door trim is very similar to the butt rest area of the seats. Looks to be a VERY tight weave.

Edit- credit @broadicustomworks for the pic in this thread https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/my-opinions-from-going-to-super-cel-east-2020.6528/unread

 

[broncobobby]

Remembering the days when vinyl was final and the sun baking on an open vehicle baked many a butt. Also remember when mom and dad would have those vinyl seats covered in clear vinyl (to keep the new seats new?) making them doubley hot. Thanks but no thanks its leather for me.

 

[Stitches1974]

Remembering the days when vinyl was final and the sun baking on an open vehicle baked many a butt. Also remember when mom and dad would have those vinyl seats covered in clear vinyl (to keep the new seats new?) making them doubley hot. Thanks but no thanks its leather for me.

That was 40 years ago. Today's fabric is a different animal.

 

[CanadianHorseMan]

Remembering the days when vinyl was final and the sun baking on an open vehicle baked many a butt. Also remember when mom and dad would have those vinyl seats covered in clear vinyl (to keep the new seats new?) making them doubley hot. Thanks but no thanks its leather for me.

lol, cars didn’t use to have seat belts either. Tech and synthetics have advanced quite a bit since then...

 

[IfIHMadeA2021Scout]

Remembering the days when vinyl was final and the sun baking on an open vehicle baked many a butt. Also remember when mom and dad would have those vinyl seats covered in clear vinyl (to keep the new seats new?) making them doubley hot. Thanks but no thanks its leather for me.

Oh the days of clear plastic seat covers! I had an aunt with a Pontiac LeMans with a 455. It was this gold brown green color with an interior that complemented it. It had those thick clear seat covers. I hated sticking to them but loved that car.

Now that you made me think of that car, that color combo would fit the Bronco nicely.

 

[2fast4u]

I would like to see which one stays tight and does not develop looseness and wrinkles.

 

[jsharpe]

Oh the days of clear plastic seat covers! I had an aunt with a Pontiac LeMans with a 455. It was this gold brown green color with an interior that complemented it. It had those thick clear seat covers. I hated sticking to them but loved that car.

Now that you made me think of that car, that color combo would fit the Bronco nicely.

While were on the topic of old car stuff remember vinyl roofs. Might be an option for all those wanting a white roof on their Bronco (I double dare you)

 

[ByeByeJeep]

Thanks!

So let me ask it this way. Would someone who doesn't know its vinyl think its leather?

I would say so. Closer to leather than the typical work truck vinyl. A lot of effort seemed to have gone into making this surface appealing and usable for the purpose it’s supposed to be used for. Checking the box for leather is a bad move IMO.

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