What is the Best Car Cover Material?

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A car is one of the most expensive investments you’ll ever make, so protecting it is essential. As with any investment, you want to keep your car’s value higher for longer. Covering your car’s exterior slows its depreciation.

Keeping your car outdoors leaves it vulnerable to bird droppings, dust, debris, and precipitation. Too much sun exposure causes UV damage, which dulls the paint finish. A high-quality car cover is essential whether you store your vehicle in a garage or outside. It protects against the elements so your vehicle can continue looking new for years. However, the car cover’s material has a significant impact on its efficacy.

When you’re searching for the perfect car cover, it’s essential to choose a breathable fabric so that air can circulate underneath, preventing mold growth due to trapped moisture. If you live in an area prone to hailstorms, the car cover should feature shock-absorbing layers. For people living in rainy or snowy locations, a cover made from waterproof material repels water and prevents moisture damage. Read on to learn more about the different car cover materials available at carcovers.com, so you make the right choice and provide your vehicle with the ultimate protection.

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Different Car Cover Materials

If you want to protect your car but aren’t sure which material can do this most effectively, we carry an assortment of car cover materials to meet different needs. Each type of material offers various benefits to suit the level of protection you need, whether your vehicle is parked on the street or in storage.

• Polypropylene
  Our Ultimate Shield car cover is constructed using polypropylene. Polypropylene car covers offer excellent protection for indoor or outdoor use and protect your car against the elements. This fabric is breathable and prevents mold or dust from becoming trapped against the surface of your car, while keeping moisture out.
• Imitation Satin
  Satin-style car covers are perfect for soft indoor dust protection. They prevent your car's exterior from becoming scratched by protecting the sensitive clear coat finish. Durable and extremely lightweight, these are ideal for gentle, indoor storage.
• Spunbond Composite
  For all weather protection, the Covercraft NOAH® is constructed from a 4-layer spunbond composite, which is an ideal choice that resists moisture while staying breathable. Ensure moisture and heat don’t get trapped against your vehicle’s finish with this high-tech material that is also UV and dust resistant.
• Plastic Cover
  Plastic covers are a great short-term solution for protecting your vehicle from dust or debris generated from nearby cleaning or construction. Plastic covers are unsuitable for outdoor use to protect against snow or other extreme elements and are disposable after use.
• WeatherShield® HP
  WeatherShield® HP covers protect your car from even the most intense elements. The fabric sheds water immediately on contact, and you can simply shake out the cover to dry it instantly. This machine-washable, breathable fabric is easy to care for and keeps your car safe outdoors.
  
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• Woven Polyester
  This is a fantastic choice for outdoor protection with a polyurethane coating that diverts rain from the car. Featuring double stitched seams, this cover material is durable and leak proof. It also protects your vehicle against acid rain, bird droppings, and heat-based damage. The UV reflective silver material protects your car from sun damage and helps regulate its interior temperature, keeping it cool. This durable, synthetic fabric is naturally resistant to mold, rot, and mildew. For cars that are outside year-round, it’s the best material available.
• Ultra Soft Fleece
  Our Platinum Shield car covers feature an outer shell of woven polyester with an inner lining of soft, poly blend fleece. It has a slight stretch for a contoured fit for your car. Choosing a car cover with fleece underlining protects the paint finish on your car by preventing scratches from the outer shell material.

Top Features to Look For in a Car Cover

Some of the critical features to look for when shopping for the best car covers include:

• Waterproof material
• Elastic hem
• Breathable fabric
• Anchoring straps
• Reinforced grommets to secure the cover
• Cable locks and clips

What Is the Best Car Cover Material?

The best car cover material depends on your specific needs. For storing a car outdoors year-round in a seasonal climate, choose a durable, weatherproof option like WeatherShield®HP. If you live in the sunbelt and enjoy intense rays for most of the year, NOAH® protects the paint job on your vehicle from harmful UV damage. Satin is a good option for indoor storage and has a soft texture that takes better care of your paint, making it ideal for classic or luxury vehicles.

For the best range of semi-custom and custom car covers, explore our online catalog. Car Covers carries covers in a wide variety of materials to meet your protection needs. For more information, contact us at 800-385-3603.