Seat Material Choices

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Leather requires periodic maintenance to make it last a long time. Well worn leather hide tends to crack along it's normal creases that form in service. The quality of the hide makes a big difference on longevity. Modern vinyl is durable but there can be quality issues with it as well. It outlasts the old book cloth that Ford used for faux leather back in the day. It wears well and doesn't crease as easy as leather. If kept out of the sun and elements, it will last a long time with less maintenance than leather requires. A lot of tufting buttons use vinyl covering even on a tufted leather job.