Do the blue Recaro seats "absorb" more sweat odor and such than the black leather?

[EricM]

Alcantara is essentially like having cloth seats.

 

[FordPerf Addict]

im 5-10, 200lb. ive been in the recaros seats for 95k miles, i go to the gym often and have never noticed any downside to the alcantara. my leather on the bolster is wearing and the alcantara looks brand new. i wouldnt worry about wear or odors at all. just vaccuum them somewhat regularly just like you would with a regular seat. its very easy to clean them as well. one more step then leather but overall not bad. id 100% go recaro every time and i wont have a raptor without them if i can help it

 

[Syberspace]

I think the Alcantara is easy to clean... just don't neglect it. I put a sealant on mine. Helps with keeping it clean, but you definitely need to pay attention to it. Leather is easier to maintain imo.

 

[m4torapt]

I’m 6ft 240 fat pos and I have the recaro.
I was sweating leaving work and I guess I forgot deodorant.
Well 6 months later I still get a whiff of bo now and then

Thank you for the honest response. This would be me lmao

 

[downforce137]

2019 recaro with 60K and the alcantara looks much better than the leather side bolster.

its a synthetic material designed for a specific purpose, and seems to be acting as designed, at least in my truck. Audi makes some conditioner/cleaners and i can kinda see why a steering wheel might not be the best use for alcantara, but seems to be very resilient.

i have a 5 year old alcantara wallet that still looks pretty nice for being sat on most of the time..

 

[New recaros]

2019 recaro with 60K and the alcantara looks much better than the leather side bolster.

its a synthetic material designed for a specific purpose, and seems to be acting as designed, at least in my truck. Audi makes some conditioner/cleaners and i can kinda see why a steering wheel might not be the best use for alcantara, but seems to be very resilient.

i have a 5 year old alcantara wallet that still looks pretty nice for being sat on most of the time..

I agree, I like it better. Seat design is better also. One thing to be careful is along the transition to leather. Leather conditioner causes a dark stain along the edge. Just take your time and don’t be sloppy along the edges.
You might cover the passenger seat on date night.

 

[BaseModelRaptor]

Im going with Katskin in the near future with a combo of smooth and perf leather on the "base" seats.
I've had them in two cars/trucks now and they've proven to be very durable.

 

[Restaurantman]

I had the Recaros in my Gen2 and loved them. Had 35k on it when I traded it for the gen3 and the seats looked great despite kids really abusing them. I should have ordered them on the gen3.

 

[Keith88]

Alcantara is essentially like having cloth seats.

Just out here attacking people.

 

[downforce137]

Alcantara is essentially like having cloth seats.

more like suede, but much more durable and much lower maintenance.