Car covers have been around for a long time now, but in the last
four decades Covercraft car covers have revolutionized the
market by offering better fabrics and custom patterns. Early car
covers were made up of simple cloth and then of plastic. The
idea was to keep the car protected against dust and water.
Today, car covers are made up of highly specialized materials
that offer vital protection to the exterior of the vehicle. Car
covers are essentially categorized according to their use,
namely, interior car covers and exterior car covers. Car covers
can be further classified as universal car covers or custom car
covers.
Covercraft custom patterned covers offer a perfect fit that
universal covers simply cannot. Universal car covers are made to
fit all types of vehicles; they are a one-size-fit-all type of
cover. Often universal car covers have their disadvantages, they
don’t always fit properly and offer less protection than what is
required. In contrast, custom car covers offer great protection
to the exterior of any car, and are custom fit to the specific
make and model of a car. They are designed with the shape and
contours of particular vehicles in mind and that’s the reason
these covers fit perfectly and offer maximum protection.
The materials used to make Covercraft custom car covers often
depend upon the intended use of the car cover. The materials
used for an indoor car cover will be different from that of the
covers used for outdoors. Outdoor car covers use the highest
quality of fabric in order to provide the best protection for
the elements of nature and also man-made forces. The outdoor car
covers use materials that withstand the harsh weather conditions
such as sun, rain and snow. Also keep in mind that a cover not
only protects both the inside and outside of a vehicle, but it
also detours theft by keeping the vehicle out of sight to
potential thieves.
Polyester, flannel and acrylic fibres are the most common
materials used in the manufacture of custom car covers. Some
covers are made up of polyester and cotton that are durable and
effective for sun’s rays and rain protection while being soft on
the finish of your car. Others may contain polyester and cotton.
All Covercraft fabrics are breathable to allow proper air
circulation under the cover. This is important because it
reduces heat build-up on warm days and ensures that any moisture
or condensation under the cover can easily evaporate. Keep in
mind, simple rain water (not acid rain) will not hurt a
vehicle's finish; pollutants in the air and UV rays cause the
most damage to the exterior and interior finish.
We have provided fabric guides below to help you choose the
correct fabric for your vehicle. Using the chart, you'll find
that Multibond / Block-it 200 Series fabric provide good basic
protection, while NOAH and WeatherShield are more expensive and
provide excellent all-weather protection. Consider a tan flannel
or Dustop for paint
protection from dust and dirt during indoor storage. Sunbrella
or our new WeatherShield HD may be the best cover to use if a
cover is being used in an extreme sun environment. It all
depends on the protection level you want to achieve, and the
amount of money you intend to budget to protect your auto
investment. Ultimately, the cost of a custom car cover is
minimal compared to the potential repair cost or replacement of
your vehicle. Protect your investment and price a Covercraft
custom car cover today!
Covercraft Fabric Guide - This will help you determine which
outdoor fabric is best for you.
