Do you prefer Leather or Cloth seats on planes?
Nov 14, 2005, 1:38 pm
#17
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Leather
No good reason except that leather appears to be more "cleanable". Of course this has no basis in my realm of knowledge - I have no clue how often either cloth or leather seats are cleaned and I'm probably better off not knowing.
No good reason except that leather appears to be more "cleanable". Of course this has no basis in my realm of knowledge - I have no clue how often either cloth or leather seats are cleaned and I'm probably better off not knowing.
Nov 14, 2005, 1:48 pm
#18
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Originally Posted by indyscott
Leather
No good reason except that leather appears to be more "cleanable". Of course this has no basis in my realm of knowledge - I have no clue how often either cloth or leather seats are cleaned and I'm probably better off not knowing.
No good reason except that leather appears to be more "cleanable". Of course this has no basis in my realm of knowledge - I have no clue how often either cloth or leather seats are cleaned and I'm probably better off not knowing.
These are expensive to start with but in the long run will end up saving money as they do not have to be changed and send out for cleaning
as they just have to be wipped off.
Nov 14, 2005, 1:51 pm
#19
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I generally prefer leather. It is cooler and smoother.
But the only reason it feels more luxurious on airlines is because the seats it covers generally are more comfortable to begin with.
Some things I do not like about leather:
-Harder to clean properly. Have you ever whipped a leather seating surface in a public area with a hygenic wipe? Yuck. Cloth seats are easier to clean.
-Not breathable unless perforated
-Sometimes can make obnoxious noises if not upholested properly
-Slipping and sliding
But the only reason it feels more luxurious on airlines is because the seats it covers generally are more comfortable to begin with.
Some things I do not like about leather:
-Harder to clean properly. Have you ever whipped a leather seating surface in a public area with a hygenic wipe? Yuck. Cloth seats are easier to clean.
-Not breathable unless perforated
-Sometimes can make obnoxious noises if not upholested properly
-Slipping and sliding
Nov 14, 2005, 8:53 pm
#22
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leather is nicer. especially on a wider seat...
I prefer the leather on hauls of transcons and less.
On intercontinental travel, I prefer cloth because it ends up being more comfortable to sleep on.
don't know about coach seats, I think they'd be uncomfortable either way.
I prefer the leather on hauls of transcons and less.
On intercontinental travel, I prefer cloth because it ends up being more comfortable to sleep on.
don't know about coach seats, I think they'd be uncomfortable either way.