Are the leather seats made of artificial leather?

[CyberGene]

My 2013 Leon SC has the optional full leather seats. I have always thought it was real leather. Then my gf mentioned she thought it was artificial and I checked one of the seams on the pocket and it seems like it is indeed artificial. I'd be glad if it is artificial though, just for the ethical reasons I remember it was described as real in the manual but I am not so sure looking at it now. What do you think?

BTW I love the seats, they never feel sticky in the hot summer or cold in the winter and are so easy to clean. The only complain I have is about one of the raised cushions on the drivers seat that has become slightly broken or something.

 

[Hurdy]

The central strip of the leather seats is indeed leather. The side bolsters are what Seat call Simil leather, so not real.

 

[Doc-Holliday]

So are optional full leather seats, synthetic? Or real?

 

[andrewpain]

I do get a faint whiff of bullsh*t sometimes in mine, so I guess they're real.
or maybe it's just me...?

 

[kazand]

Most 'full' leather interiors in cars contain some 'artificial' leather ( allegedly from the cows in Milton Keynes) it usually states this in the brochure. Its usually the bits you are not regularly in contact with.
A handy way (and a lot cheaper) to achieve the 'full leather feel' is to obtain a pair of lederhosen. Or a calfskin posing pouch. Just be careful of chafeage. Leather driving gloves and a vest would complete the effect. Also handy for those Village People reunion meets.

 

[Doc-Holliday]

Cool kazand, will my leather gimp suit be a reasonable alternative?

 

[kazand]

Cool kazand, will my leather gimp suit be a reasonable alternative?

Yes indeed. Although I prefer latex myself. More..... Stretchy....

 

[Hurdy]

If you look at the Seat online spiel then it confirms that full leather isn't actually FULL leather.

Latex looks good, but chafes!

 

[kiddo]

Yes indeed. Although I prefer latex myself. More..... Stretchy....

I prefer leather chaps myself for the comfort and freshness

 

[JACUPRA280]

I prefer leather chaps myself for the comfort and freshness

Guys, it's all about the PVC:

 

[andrewpain]

I've always used vaseline for my chaps......

 

[Doc-Holliday]

I fear we have gone off topic lmao!!!

 

[CyberGene]

Well I found the answer to my question and don't mind the direction of this thread at all. It's been so funny

 

[kazand]

I've always used vaseline for my chaps......

Don't they complain?