Why is leather used in cars?

Question

Car seats can be made from leather.
Leather I know is attractive to look at but what other reason/property why leather is chosen to make car seats.

Answer 1

Leather also has a high tendency to hold heat (and coldness), it is breathable, and also looks very expensive. This is a modern thing (started being available in the 80s and 90s in most cars), but has been around for a long time.

Answer 2

The holes in the seats allow for heat and cold air to keep your *** comfortable (literally)

Answer 3

Leather is only used in expensive cars; All mass produced cars use either synthetic rubber, or fabric. cost is in point in mass production!! Labour is no longer cheap!

Answer 4

leather is comfortable and has a nice smell..

it also looks neat

Answer 5

It's also very easy to clean - v. important when you have small kids in your car!!

Answer 6

Durability...it does not get as hot as vinyl or plastic in the sun.

Answer 7

The smell , it is hard wearing and very comfortable.

Answer 8

its better than sitting on some nasty nylon or polyester seat that will make your bum itch like crazy if you sit on it too long.

Answer 9

It wears well...durablity