Which is better? fabric or leather upholstery?

[markus_74]

Dear, Bimmer

My old fake leather is not comfortable at all.

I want to replace with the new one, which is better between fabric (like genuine from the factory) and the real leather?

The climate here is very HOT.

Thank you
Markus

[arcdef]

leather will make you sweat alot and make you freeze if its cold but it is the nicest to sit on so its down to you

[ed325i]

I would go for cloth seats.
I hate leather seats.

[Cloggy Saint]

I'd also go for cloth. Nothing ages a car more than cracked/tired leather.

[Alex]

if the leather is in good nick like mine, its much better than cloth but leather that is cracked and ripped just looks awfull

[Cloggy Saint]

if the leather is in good nick like mine, its much better than cloth

Why? It'll burn your ass in the summer and freeze it in the winter.

[maxfield]

I like both.

But cloth is nice as you don't slide around as much.

[bmwe30mtech]

I think leather is nicest in good condition. Get heated seats if your worried about them being too cold in winter.

Worn out leather looks awful though. For your climate i would guess cloth will be most sensible, leather can get a bit too hot .

[xedman]

taking into consideration your climate, i would go for cloth

[NL-BMW]

taking into consideration your climate, i would go for cloth

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[markus_74]

How about use jeans cloth?

Any friends here have try use this blue jean cloths as upholstery? I want to try cause it is likely strong enough.

[dips346]

how about suede,best of both worlds

[FlappySocks]

How about leather bolsters, and cloth down the middle, like in facelift Motorsports?

[markus_74]

how about suede,best of both worlds

Suede is real leather also?

[markus_74]

Thank you friends

[markus_74]

How about leather bolsters, and cloth down the middle, like in facelift Motorsports?

do you have the picture, mate? just for my idea how to make it

thanks
markus

[markus_74]

How long can leather can still good with proper care? 5 years?

[FlappySocks]

Like this.



Good quality leather will last a very long time if cared for. It's when they dry out they start to suffer.

[hammoj28]

I like the way a mint leather sports interior looks but i find them a bit slidy tbh. The iS cloth on the other hand hold you in so well and i hate to say it but its quite possibly more comfortable.

[markus_74]

Like this.



Good quality leather will last a very long time if cared for. It's when they dry out they start to suffer.

Thanks Flappysocks for the pictures, I will searching the good upholstery for my biem

[Dave_M3]

I think the half leather is the best.

Really want a set of M3 half leather seats at some stage

[tezk]

Leather certainly looks much nicer but the cloth feels nicer under cheek.

Plus you can't really get baby seats to sit right on leather. Hence the leather interior in mine

[kuntz_de]

How about leather bolsters, and cloth down the middle, like in facelift Motorsports?

thats bubble leather, not cloth