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What Are Merino Leather Seats?

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Merino leather seats use Merino sheepskin rather than cowhide to cover seats. Merino leather is a real, full-grain leather considered the finest and softest of all leathers.

Merino leather seats are left uncoated to retain these qualities, which makes them more prone to staining and scratching. Merino leather seats require more upkeep than any other leather to maintain their look and feel.

As such, you will only find Merino leather seats in the most luxurious of luxury automobiles. See also leather seats and Nappa leather seats.