Boot Marks

[RonKMiller]

Try a Kontour Seat, no more scuffs!

Dang Grif, does this mean I have to send you YET ANOTHER envelope stuffed with $25.00 cash? You are bleeding me dry! ;) Let's just call it a "contribution" to the Sandar roofing fund...

Seriously folks, here's the lowdown:

I dare ANY of our competitors to match the specifications we INSIST on in our cover fabric - let alone understand them. ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) www.astm.org specifications are a benchmark scientific guarantee of absolutely the best quality materials in the WORLD.

We WILL NOT use cheesy imported junk from China and South America that falls apart or wears through in a year or LESS under normal use - EVER.

Vinyl or leather does not even have a chance: We unconditionally guarantee our fabric for 2 YEARS (except for sun fading - which we have no control over) against normal wear and tear. This is DOUBLE what anyone else in the aftermarket seat business offers. Our polyester microfiber fabric wears like iron.

NO one else offers this warranty. Our cover fabric is THAT tough!

...and here's the proof: (thumbnail)

[WPNorton]

Ron,

I'm guessing that you know what the "Proof Sheet" numbers mean? Is there a laymans terms version or would we all need to go to engineering school to properly understand the complexities of piling resistance?

[RonKMiller]

Ron,

I'm guessing that you know what the "Proof Sheet" numbers mean? Is there a laymans terms version or would we all need to go to engineering school to properly understand the complexities of piling resistance?

Here's more detail on the specification - the full detail is available in PDF for $33.00 from ASTM ...and yes, you WOULD need to be a specialist engineer in textiles to make sense of if - which I certainly am not!

"Copyright 2005 ASTM International. All rights reserved:

D3512-05 Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Random Tumble Pilling Tester
Developed by Subcommittee: D13.60
See Related Work by this Subcommittee
Adoptions:
Book of Standards Volume: 07.01

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the resistance to the formation of pills and other related surface changes on textile fabrics using the random tumble pilling tester. The procedure is generally applicable to all types of woven and knitted apparel fabrics.

Note 1—For other test methods for the pilling resistance of textiles, refer to Test Methods D 3511, D 3514, and D 4970.

1.2 Some fabrics that have been treated with a silicone resin may not be satisfactorily tested by this procedure because the silicone resin may transfer onto the cork liners in the test chamber and cause erroneous results.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use."

The patent holding automotive engineer that was part of our initial design team might be able to explain it in simple terms.

The best explanation I have is that it does not produces "pills" (fuzz)or "slubs" (balls of tangled fibers) - even after repeated severe abrasion.

The bottom line is that our top cover is an extremely durable fabric - among the best on the planet. It makes leather and vinyl virtual throw away textiles with a very short life span under abrasive conditions. Vinyl and leather macerate or tear rapidly when abraded. The surface deforms and is permanently altered.

This is all even more than I want to know about motorcycle seats! ;) , but hey, you "axed" !