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Motor Fabrics

Motor Upholstery Fabrics

Kehls’ Motor Fabrics range is engineered for durability, comfort, and performance. Whether restoring a classic car, upgrading interiors, or fitting out motor trims, these fabrics are designed to withstand constant wear while delivering professional automotive finishes. Choose from mesh, suede, vinyl, and textured motor fabrics built for long-lasting reliability.

Assorted Motor Fabric 1

A selection of versatile automotive fabrics featuring durable weaves and practical textures. Ideal for seat panels, trims, and high-contact areas requiring strength and a clean, modern look.

Assorted Motor Fabric 2

A premium mix of patterned and textured motor fabrics designed for unique styling. Great for custom interiors, seat inserts, and car restorations needing added character.

Mesh Motor Fabric

Breathable, lightweight mesh designed for ventilation and comfort in automotive seating. Perfect for sporty interiors, inserts, and applications where airflow matters.

Embroided Motor Fabric Grey, Black, Red, Blue

Stylish embroidered patterns add depth and detail to motor interiors. Suitable for seat centres, custom builds, and trims needing a bold, standout finish.

Cabrio & Dobby Motor Fabric

High-quality cabrio and dobby weaves crafted for convertible tops, dashboards, and motor panels. Offers excellent UV resistance and a refined finish.

Hogan Suede Feel (Alcantara Look Alike)

A soft-touch suede-effect fabric emulating the premium look of Alcantara. Ideal for luxury interiors, headliners, dashboards, and performance-style upgrades.

Auto Vinyl

Durable and easy to clean, Auto Vinyl is engineered for seats, trims, door panels, and high-traffic motor applications. The perfect combination of practicality and automotive-grade performance.

Checked Motor Fabric

A classic checked pattern suitable for retro restorations and modern custom interiors. Popular for seat inserts, trims, and unique styling accents.

Why Choose Automotive Upholstery Fabrics

Motor upholstery fabrics are built for continuous use, exposure, and friction — far beyond standard décor fabric performance. They provide strength, abrasion resistance, and style, ensuring your vehicle interior remains durable and visually appealing.

Key Benefits:

  • High Durability: Designed for heavy use in automotive environments.

  • Fade & Wear Resistant: Engineered to maintain colour and structure.

  • Comfort & Performance: Offers breathability, softness, or firmness depending on application.

  • Professional Appearance: Created to match modern and classic automotive interior styling.
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Ideal Applications for Motor Fabrics

Motor fabrics are perfect for:

  • Automotive seats and inserts

  • Door panels and trims

  • Headliners, dashboards, and consoles

  • Taxi, fleet, and commercial vehicle interiors

Car restoration and custom builds

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Order samples of your choice from a Retail Sales Consultant, Service Consultant or Sales Consultant. Feel and experience the quality, colour and texture of a few of your favourite décor fabrics, vinyls or technical fabrics.

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Fabric For All Of Your Needs

From décor to technical applications, we offer a wide range of fabrics to suit every project and purpose.

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We offer a free delivery service to customers in and around Cape Town. We want to help make your experience as easy as possible, allow us to deliver to your door.

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FAQs

Are motor fabrics UV-resistant?

Many of our automotive fabrics offer UV protection, especially those intended for exposed or convertible applications.

Yes — they are designed for practicality and can typically be spot-cleaned or wiped down.

Absolutely. Many motor fabrics are engineered specifically for fleets, taxis, and long-use applications.

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