Sheepskin seat cover

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A sheepskin car seat cover is an aesthetic and protective automobile accessory fabricated from natural sheepskin pelts. Soft and plush, sheepskin car seat covers are said to relieve pressure points in the neck, back, and legs while driving, and also protect automobile seats from wear and tear.

Typically, the covers are fashioned from sheepskin pelts that are shorn (also known as “shearling”) for a more uniform appearance. The shearling pelts are machine-stitched together on the underside to create a smooth sheath that covers the automobile seat and fastens beneath it with sturdy elastic straps.

The use of sheepskin seat covers in moving vehicles dates back centuries, perhaps as long ago as the Bronze Age, when wagons and carriages were first used. As long as primitive wagons and more elaborate carriages have existed, people living near sheep have been draping the animals’ pelts over their seats to offer comfort and warmth.

The more sophisticated, tailor-made sheepskin car seat covers of our era have been popular in Europe for decades, and they grew in great popularity in the United States in the mid ’70s. Sheepskin seat covers are considering a luxury item and are most popular with high-end luxury sports car drivers.