Abstract: An improved one-piece seat cover for an automotive passenger seat is disclosed. This improved one-piece seat cover is superior to seat covers presently available in that the portion thereof which covers the seat cushion is secured and maintained taut and wrinkle free without coupling to the springs of the seat cushion. The improvement resides in the provision of an additional panel which extends from the inside seam that joins the back portion of the cover to the seat portion of the cover. This panel extends from this inside seam of the cover between the seat back and seat cushion. Resilient hold down straps on the seat cover portion are then coupled to this panel under the base of the seat by tensioning means. Thus, the seat cover cushion is maintained secure and in place independent of the position of the seat cushion or the springs which support the seat cushion. In an alternative embodiment of this invention, the seat back portion of the cover is also modified.

Abstract: A composite seat cover includes a covering element which has two opposite major surfaces one of which faces away from the seat in use. This surface is provided with a plurality of regions which may be provided on separate members affixed to one another, such as by sewn seams, to constitute the covering element. At least two sets of such regions are provided, one such set having relatively long and the other relatively short hair-like elements at the one major surface which form alternating patches. Because of the alternation of the long-haired and short-haired patches, the seat user will be able to occupy the seat covered by such a seat cover for extended stretches without feeling discomfort. The seat cover can also include a backing consisting of a foam padding and a backing sheet. The seat cover can be secured to the seat by a strap of a variable length, or by a plurality of such straps.