Sheepskins have arrived today!!

[pelican]

I thought furry seat covers had gone out of fashion. I had sheep skin covers on the seats of my Datsun 160 SSS in the early eighties. They were certainly very comfortable in all weathers.

He's saving up for the dice now

 

[LPB]

They look really good!
I can't read Polish so didn't understand their website, but some nice products there.
I'm not suggesting the below-mentioned is better because I don't know the company these came from, though it looks like a small tannery which tend to have high standards.
Anyhow, FWIW:

If you want uk-made, ethically-produced, high welfare standard, premium-quality skins go to (virtually or actually) SkyeSkyns

Sheepskin Rugs, Clothing & Footwear | Skyeskyns UK

Premium sheepskin Rugs, Clothing & Footwear from Scotland's only sheepskin tannery. Family run since 1983 - Free delivery on orders over £150.

www.skyeskyns.co.uk

I know they're more expensive but the sheep have a better life and a kinder death than with the cheaper mass-produced skins. The quality and durability is second to none, most skins are machine-washable, they have great after-sales including a refurbishment service, and you'd be supporting a small, rural, UK business.

They look really good but what do you order for seat covers?
I cant ee them listed.
Thanks,
Lloyd

 

[TinaLes]

Well I will own up to my cock up, one person in particular is now laughing having warned me after I had ordered them, that my 2 x 105 cm Plus XL sheepskins "might not be long enough" Well the bugger was right of course, they were about a foot to short to reach the top of the headrest in the van.
SO..... I ordered a double length one today, for another £78 quid, as we love the quality, colour, and feel of the two short ones we have.
NOW, I have purchased a leather needle & thread kit, watched videos on You Tube on how to join two skins together, looks a doodle, so wish me luck, as I attempt to sew the two I have together.
Bet they will be too long, I hear you say!
Well I have big scissors also,and a sharp craft knife so might make some ear muffs or maybe a winter G string for the wife, what do you lot reckon the off cuts could be used for (if any) I do hate waste
LES

 

[CWH]

They look really good but what do you order for seat covers?
I cant ee them listed.
Thanks,
Lloyd

Good point, I've just looked at the website and I can't find them either. They were there last time I looked! Quite a lot of Funsters have them, they come specifically as seat covers with fixtures of some sort (I don't have them myself).
Maybe try phoning them, it's a very small business and they would probably make them for you (I doubt they'd charge for 'bespoke'). If it helped I could take my van there for a fitting - it's not far up the road from me and in one of the most beautiful areas of the island - I'd love an excuse to go!!!

 

[CWH]

They look really good but what do you order for seat covers?
I cant ee them listed.
Thanks,
Lloyd

I met up with a friend today who happens to be a (?the) tanner at SkyeSkyns & asked her about the seat covers.
She said they've taken a lot of things off the website as they've got reduced stock at the moment.
She says they have SOME seat covers in stock but if they don't have what you want, they'll make them to suit - size, colour etc.
She suggests that if you're interested, you should email them to discuss your requirements.

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[LPB]

Thank you CWH , I will email them over the weekend.
Lloyd

I met up with a friend today who happens to be a (?the) tanner at SkyeSkyns & asked her about the seat covers.
She said they've taken a lot of things off the website as they've got reduced stock at the moment.
She says they have SOME seat covers in stock but if they don't have what you want, they'll make them to suit - size, colour etc.
She suggests that if you're interested, you should email them to discuss your requirements.

 

[TinaLes]

Our Second double stitched together Taupe coloured one arrived on Wednesday,From Acorn_Leather, they said they would do their best to match the two before stitching them together, and they have.
They are fantastic sheepskins, very thick, very soft, and at present we are trying them out, got one stretched over a 3 seater sofa with ends tucked in also.
Trust me, cant see how you could get a better one for £78. We even got a 10% off voucher for our next one,but we have enough now.....I think?
LES

 

[Duck Truck]

Sorry been mega busy
that's great thanks for the info
lovely