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Leather seats are almost always touted as a premium feature in airplanes and cars. But why? What is it about the impenetrable layer of glossy animal skin between you and what little foam or material lies underneath? Or are you more comfortable on top of a more breathable fabric? Ignoring other factors; Which is your premium seat?
I remember a time when I preferred the cushy cloth seats of Northwest Airlines. Somehow they felt more cozy than Delta’s slick leather (clearly from blue cows). But since the two have merged and glossy blue is my new normal, I wonder what it was that I liked better about those occasionally-washed fabric NWA chairs.
We know that there’s more to a seats comfort than it’s fabric but want to know: Fabric or leather seats. Which do you like better?
Discuss freely in the comments. We’re betting on leather, but curious to see why.06
Modhop Host & Founder Jake Redman brings years of global exploration and travel tips to the podcast and our videos at Modhop. Jake is also a Producer and Host for SiriusXM.
Review of: Reviewed by: Jake RedmanRating:3On June 24, 2013Last modified:June 24, 2013Summary:More DetailsAirline: Delta Airlines Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 Row: 1 Seat: B Class: First {{orbitz2}} 3editor ratingMore Details
modhop on June 28, 2013
I’ll start. Leather. Simply because it’s doesn’t as easily absorb coffee spills and odor. Also the leather being made for airplane seats today is made to look newer for longer.
Nicolas Bril on June 28, 2013
Old american Airlines Flagship suites have a nice mix of leather and fabric. For short flights I prefer leather.long flights it’s nice to have fabric because it feels more like a bed…
Karl Mitchell on June 28, 2013
Cloth. There are some amazing cloth seat materials out there, especially if the airline spends as much on them as they do on the premium leather ones.
Also note the large fraction of vegetarians in the world, most of whom dislike the use of leather but have to tolerate it.
modhop on June 28, 2013
Adding the comments from twitter and our Facebook page, cloth seats are winning (if this were a vote) by a fraction.
Anthony on June 30, 2013
I prefer leather but do they really use
leather? The only bad thing about it is that when you sweat you stick to the seat.