GEN 2 Where to find matching RECARO blue suede fabric - 2019 Raptor

[Xtinct]

Was trying to find/source some same or similar color/texture blue suede material that matches the Blue suede inserts in the 2019 Raptor RECARO seats.

I contacted Recaro and they informed me that they make the fabric in-house but no longer offer sales or samples to the public.

Working with a local upholsterer we found a similar color from their sample book, but after it arrived it was way brighter blue and would look aweful. It was SS55 Street Suede - Navy.

I am hopeful that one of the great contributors on this forum would have a source for something similar or maybe even a Recaro employee that could hook a fellow Raptor owner up?

 

[SilverBolt]

Try searching under alcantara fabric.

 

[Xtinct]

Try searching under alcantara fabric.

We have looked at alcantara too but the issue is finding in a similar color. Do you have a source for either fabric in a matching color?

 

[DentalDoc]

let me know as well. Are the Recaro seats a direct bolt on to the GEN2 and can they be ordered directly from Recaro. I have a 2108 (802a) but would like to upgrade the seats with ones with more lateral support.

Thanks!

 

[SilverBolt]

https://relicate.com/collections/alcantara
http://www.gulffabrics.com/alccolor.htm

 

[pbtjrlmrt]

Was trying to find/source some same or similar color/texture blue suede material that matches the Blue suede inserts in the 2019 Raptor RECARO seats.

I contacted Recaro and they informed me that they make the fabric in-house but no longer offer sales or samples to the public.

Working with a local upholsterer we found a similar color from their sample book, but after it arrived it was way brighter blue and would look aweful. It was SS55 Street Suede - Navy.

I am hopeful that one of the great contributors on this forum would have a source for something similar or maybe even a Recaro employee that could hook a fellow Raptor owner up?


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Do not get suede. The Recaro seats are a proprietary Alcantara product. HUGE difference. Here's a snippet:

"Though it's sometimes called “Alcantara suede,” it is a completely synthetic product that is not actually related to real suede, despite the resemblance in texture. ... It is also lighter, more stain-resistant, and more durable than natural suede."

 

[Xtinct]

Looks like the color from Recaro is listed as “Rhapsody Blue”

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/alcantara-vs-suede#:~:text=Though it's sometimes called “Alcantara,despite the resemblance in texture.&text=It is also lighter, more,more durable than natural suede

Now just need to know where to source some from?