Ballistic Seat Covers

Northwest Seat Covers - Seat Style Guide

Leonardo DiVinci may have produced a hand drawing of his idea for a self-propelled vehicle in 1495 and Karl Benz may have first introduced the idea of a motorized “Tricycle” with a single bucket seat in 1886 but, it was Ransom Eli Olds who introduced the “Oldsmobile Curved Dash” in 1901 with its bench seat that got everything rolling.

All modern-day automotive seating can trace its origins back to the classic bucket style seat from Daimler -Benz and bench seat from that Oldsmobile in 1901.

Here’s a list of all the seat styles that are available in today’s vehicles:

Bucket Seats:

• High Back with Integrated Head Rests.
• Low Back with Adjustable Head Rests.
• May have 1 arm rest per seat.
• May have 2 arm rests per seat.

Bucket Seats + Adjustable Head Rests

HB Capt

High Buckets Integrated Head Rests + 2 Arms each seat

Solid Bench Seat:

• May have Fold-down Arm Rest.
• May have Integrated Head Rests (Camel Hump Style).
• May have Adjustable Head Rests.

Solid Bench Seat

Solid Bench with Integrated Head Rests

Solid Bench Integrated Head Rests + Arm

Solid Bench + 3 Head Rests + Gear Shift Cut-Out

40/20/40 Split:

• 40/20/40 Split Bench with Fold-down Arm Rest (1, 2 or 3 Cup Holders).
• Arm Rests can be Solid or Console Style with a Top Lid & Storage.
• 40/20/40 Split-Back Bench with Folding Arm Rest
• 40/20/40 Split-Back with Folding Arm Rest + 60/40 Split Cushion

40/20/40 Back Rest + 60/40 Split Cushion

40/20/40 Integrated Seat Belt and Head Rests + Console Arm

40/20/40 Split Bench + 3 Head Rests + Console Arm + Under-Seat Storage

40/20/40 Split Bench + Fold Down Arm + Work Station + Under Seat Storage + 3 Head Rests

40/20/40 Split Bench - Integrated Head Rests

60/40 Split:

• 60/40 Split Cushion + Solid Back Rest (With or Without Arm Rest)
• 60/40 Split-Back Bench
• 60/40 Split Bench

60/40 Split Bench + 3 Adjustable Head Rests + Arm Rest

60/40 Split Bench + 3 Adjustable Head Rests

60/40 Split Bench + 3 Head Rests + Arm + Gear Shift Cut-Out

60/40 Split Bench + 3 Head Rests + Gear Shift Cut-Out

60/40 Split Bench + Adjustable Head Rests

60/40 Split Bench + Arm + Adjustable Head Rests

Solid Back + 60/40 Split Cushion

50/50 Split:

• 50/50 Split Bench
• 50/50 Split-Back Bench
• 50/50 Split Bench with 2 Folding Arm Rests

50-50 Split Back Bench

50-50 Split Back Bench + Head Rests

Summary:

There are many different styles of seating configurations. Over the years auto manufacturers have created a variety of seat styles by combining bucket and bench seat combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Installation

To better provide you with the best instructions possible, we have included a series of video tutorials on our Youtube channel.

Need Assistance with Your Seat Covers?

If the fitment isn't quite right, please email us at contactnwseatcovers.com and send photos. We're happy to help!

HEADREST AND LATCH HOLES

In many models, headrest holes, power holes and/or latch holes are not cut. This is due to past trouble with properly aligning the covers once the holes were cut. In these cases, it was deemed better to cut the holes once the cover is properly aligned and installed.

To make these holes, simply install the cover, then cut a small "X" over the area where the hole needs to be. Then, in the case of a latch hole, lift the cover up and slide the latch through the hole.

This process ensures that the holes are placed in the correct spot every time!

Warranty

NW Ballistic Seat Covers guarantee you peace of mind with a 2 year warranty covering fit, workmanship, and normal wear. Encounter a worn section from normal use, material defect, or fitment issue? We'll replace it free of charge in 4 straightforward steps.

For more info, please visit our Warranty & Returns page.

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