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We’ve already reviewed the best work truck seat covers, so our answers won’t vary a ton from that, but we really want to zero-in on Ford F150s.

The F-150 first came out in 1975; since then, it’s been one of the most popular trucks on the market. F-150s are like the Bruce Springsteens of the truck world–reliable, palatable, and a crowd favorite. 

Used for everything from company vehicles to camping shelters, America loves their Ford trucks. So let’s go over some of our favorite American-made seat covers that protect that investment your hard-earned money paid for.

Best for Wet Environments: Wet Okole

Despite the name literally translating to wet butt in Hawaiian, Wet Okole are a great option. They’re made from the same material as a wetsuit–neoprene bonded with nylon. They’ll absolutely protect your seats from liquids, but keep in mind that the cover itself holds the liquid, so you’ll indeed get a wet butt if you spill a coffee and then sit back in your truck before the cover dries.

Another interesting fact about Wet Okole is that they’re self-extinguishing. This probably isn’t a feature that’s needed in an everyday vehicle, but if you find yourself around sparks and fire on a regular basis, it’s good to know that you don’t need to worry about your seats catching fire.

We came across Wet Okole thanks to their loyal fanbase, and we’re happy to hear that they usually outlive the trucks they’re in–so we give them a thumbs up.

Price: $347

Pros

✅ Easily washable
✅ Self-extinguishing
✅ Airbag safe

Cons

❌ Only a 90-day warranty
❌ No returns accepted

Best Middle Ground: Marathon

Marathon's seat covers recently got bought out by Covercraft. We don't know the business details, but we do know that the Marathon website no longer exists and you can only find the seat covers on the Covercraft site now. This came with a price increase on Marathon as well, bringing them from $315 to $500 per set.

While we haven't had the chance to try them ourselves (yet), a review from 2022 by a customer named John gives a great insight into their performance:

"I absolutely love the seat covers. They fit very tightly and can be a bit challenging to put on, but once they're on, they stay put. I've been pretty tough on my seat covers, and they’re holding up great. I’ll definitely be adding these to my other trucks."

These seat covers are constructed from tough 1000-denier CORDURA®. They used to be a stand-out seat cover due to their customization options with features like map pockets, gear pockets, gun loops, and bow holders. But it doesn't seem like these options are available under the Covercraft name.

Price: $500 

Pros

✅ Lots of colors
✅ Made from CORDURA®
✅ Waterproof
✅ Airbag safe

Cons

❌ Long turnaround time
❌ Price is higher

Best for Your Budget: Canvasback

These seat covers are designed to fit most seats, so keep in mind that they won’t provide a custom fit for your specific vehicle.

Canvasback is particularly renowned for their cargo liners. These liners are tailored to fit the cargo space of your vehicle perfectly and attach securely with hook and loop fasteners.

Ambre attests to their durability:

"In addition to carrying around all of my photography/videography gear and field gear for construction, I'm a search and rescue handler with a k9. We're usually covered in mud and debris.”

With such a glowing review, and one that includes dogs, we knew we had to highlight this option.

Price: $150

Pros

✅ Inexpensive
✅ Fits most vehicles
✅ Woman-owned company

Cons

❌ Not custom fit
❌ Limited six-month warranty

Pricier Option: ShearComfort

If you’re in the mood to spend a little more green, then we’ll go ahead and suggest ShearComfort’s CORDURA® 1000 Denier Xtra-Duty seat covers.

Similar to TigerTough, these covers are crafted from CORDURA® fabric, so we had to include them.

They check all the boxes on paper, but we weren’t as impressed with them in person. The one thing we really didn’t love is that ShearComfort doesn’t fully wrap the seat with CORDURA®. They use it on the part of the seat your body touches, but they use a cheap nylon on the back and sides of the seat cover. 

Price: $470

Pros

✅ Waterproof
✅ Guaranteed perfect fit
✅ Airbag safe

Cons

❌ They don't use CORDURA® on their entire seat cover
❌ Price is a little high
❌ Limited warranty

The Newcomer: VERTEX OFF-ROAD

VERTEX OFF-ROAD, established in 2021, is a newcomer specializing in truck seat covers. They refer to themselves as American craftsmen and enthusiasts dedicated to creating top-quality products that enhance and protect your truck for any journey.

With a mission like that, what's not to love? Let's rate their 1000-denier CORDURA® Canvas seat covers.

Price: $400

Pros

✅ Use CORDURA® nylon on their covers
✅ Automatically include a center console cover
✅ Lifetime warranty, albeit limited
✅ Airbag safe

Cons

❌ Foam-backed seat covers (foam breaks down over time)
❌ Limited vehicle line

TigerTough: Best Warranty

TigerTough seat covers are built for hardworking individuals. They are exceptionally durable, which is why we've extended our line to include heavy equipment covers, confident they can handle any challenge.

We subject our seat covers to rigorous torture tests, both for the fun of it and to demonstrate their resilience.

Still need convincing? We back our products with an unconditional warranty for at least two years. While they might get dirty and stained, they won’t let you down, and neither will we.

Price: $297

Pros

Cons

❌ Limited colors

Final Thoughts

You might be asking why we didn’t include Carhartt in this grouping. We love Carhartt and their branding oozes red, white, and blue. However, not all their seat covers are made in the U.S., and since this list focuses on American-made products, we chose to leave them out. If you’d like to read more about their seat covers, we suggest you hop over to this blog.

Overall, there are many options for seat covers for your Ford F-150. You’ll need to weigh your options and choose one that works for you. 

Seat covers cost money upfront. But are they worth the investment? We think so, but instead of telling you our opinion, we'll shoot it straight to you with the facts.

We'll use $317 for a set of bucket seat covers since that's what the average TigerTough bucket seat covers cost.

1. Repairs and replacements

If you keep your trucks for a while, you'll need to repair ripped-up and damaged seats to improve conditions for the driver/operator (we're looking at you, blue collar folks). It also helps with your brand image. If your crew rolls up in a truck with foam spewing out of the seat, how does that speak to your work?

We asked some customers how much they've paid to repair or replace seats. The average cost to repair or replace seats was $632.50 per seat.

Not only do you have to pay for the seat to be repaired, but there's also truck downtime you need to factor into the cost. 

If a pair of TigerTough seat covers cost you around $317 ($158.50 per cover) and an average of $632.50 to repair or replace a seat, you've saved $465 per seat.

Money saved: $465/seat

2. Increased resale value

There comes a time in every truck's life when it's ready for the next journey. And when it comes time to sell, we want you to walk away with the most money you can.

The condition of your interior makes a bigger difference than most people think.

Kelley Blue Book data shows that buyers place just as much importance on interior condition as they do on mileage. Poor interior can knock 10–20% off a vehicle’s value

That’s thousands of dollars you're indexing on whether someone sees torn seats or a spotless cab. On a $30K vehicle, it’s easy to lose $3,000–$6,000 just because the inside looks rough.

A quality set of seat covers (like TigerTough) can keep your cab clean, intact, and buyer-ready. It's not just about staying clean today, it’s about locking in value later.

• A “good” interior vs. a “clean as new” interior can easily cost you the extra thousands.

• In practical terms, that’s more than enough to pay for a top-shelf set of seat covers—and then some.

Spills, snags, dirty kids, or gear don’t just make your cab look rough...they destroy your wallet too. Investing in seat covers now helps keep that value locked in for the long haul.

Money saved: $3,000-$6,000

3. Lease chargebacks

Maybe you lease your vehicles. Check into the charges you get after turning it in; it's normal for leasing companies to work in charges for seat damages.

On average, we see leasing companies charge $1,000-$1,200 for damaged seats. They'll allow some light wear, but if they deem a seat damaged, they'll charge you for the whole dang thing.

Money saved: $683-883

4. Detailing

We realize work trucks might not get detailed very often, but if you drive around a personal vehicle and spill a coffee inside, you'll probably want to get those seats cleaned.

So how much will a nice detail cost you?

An interior detail with deep cleaning can cost around $279. That's not terrible, but do it once and you've paid for a set of seat covers.

Check it out; we've taken a cup of coffee to a TigerTough seat cover to show you what happens:

Spoiler alert: The seat under the cover was totally unscathed. Your lap, on the other hand, might be a different story.

Money saved: $250 after two details

How much money will seat covers save you?

It all depends on how you use your vehicle, but here’s a rough idea:

• Seat repair savings: $465 per seat

• Resale value bump: up to $6,000

• Lease return savings: up to $883

• Cleaning savings: $250+

That’s anywhere from a few hundred bucks to over $6,000 just by throwing a set of tough seat covers on early.

Are seat covers worth it?

Do seat covers cost money? Yes.
Is there a range of prices? Yes.
Are they worth it? Yes. Especially if your vehicle's interior sees equipment, debris, dogs, or kids (like 90% of you reading this).

Do the research and find the best seat cover for your truck, and you'll walk away, saving money in the long run.

 Recently, we put our seat cover through a tough test by running it over with a dozer. Not satisfied with just a couple of holes, we decided to take it to the next level by introducing it to a stone crusher—a device that might remind you of a giant pepper grinder. Its usual job? Grinding six-inch rocks into road base. This time, though, its mission was to try and obliterate our tough-as-nails seat cover.

We tossed the already battered seat cover into the crusher, expecting it to be reduced to shreds, just like those rocks. The result? Surprisingly, like the proverbial cat with nine lives, it came right back. Sure, it was a bit more tattered, full of rocks, and sporting a few extra holes, but it was still remarkably intact.

This torture test was beyond extreme, but it proved a point: our seat covers are built to withstand just about anything. If your daily seat cover abuse involves less than hurling boulders through a mechanical pepper grinder, we’re confident our product will meet—and exceed—your toughest demands. And heck, it comes with an unconditional warranty. So if you do see wear on your cover, we’ll take care of it.

So, if you’re looking for a seat cover that can take a beating and come back for more, look no further. TigerTough has got you covered—literally.

Ever wondered just how tough seat covers can be? We decided to put ours to the ultimate test and squash any doubts—literally—with some heavy machinery.

A while back, we posted a video in which we lightly tested our seat covers using a mini excavator. Some folks online argued that the excavator's rubber tracks were too gentle to truly test the toughness of our seat covers. We took that feedback seriously and headed to a gravel pit in search of some real heavyweights to up the ante.

We found exactly what we needed in a John Deere 1050C—a beast of a machine weighing about 80,000 pounds, equipped with steel tracks that don't mess around. It was perfect for showing just what our seat covers could handle. So, we positioned the seat and let the Deere 1050C run over it. Not just once, but twice, to really prove a point.

The result? Where the steel tracks met the steel frame of the seat, they cut through as expected. But here's where it gets interesting: the tracks didn't cut through the seat cover itself, except where they hit the steel frame. That’s right, our covers held up against the raw power and weight of the steel-tracked behemoth.

This test, like all of our torture tests, wasn't just for show—it was a demonstration of the resilience and durability of our seat covers. They're not just another accessory; they're a protective layer that can withstand some of the toughest conditions.

If you have kids, or spend any time around them, you're probably familiar with the chaos they can bring into your vehicle (and life)—especially when crayons get involved. Removing crayon from seat covers can seem like a daunting task. Here’s a real-life test we conducted to find the best solution.

First, we tried the gentle approach with a wet wipe, hoping for a quick fix. Spoiler alert: it did nothing. Since we're not quitters, we reached for the all-purpose degreaser and started scrubbing. This shifted some of the crayon, but a stubborn stain remained.

It was time to double down. We really put some elbow grease into it, scrubbing hard and then switching to another degreaser. Persistence paid off, and after some more intense scrubbing, the stain finally surrendered.

While it was a tough battle, the crayon was eventually defeated. It’s safe to say that removing crayon stains from seat covers isn’t for the faint of heart, but with the right tools and a lot of scrubbing, you can restore your seat covers to their former glory. Just maybe keep those crayons in a secure spot next time!

Get Seat Covers as Durable as Your Kids

TigerTough seat covers are designed to withstand just about everything you can throw at them. From the daily wear and tear to those particularly challenging messes like crayon stains, our covers are put through rigorous torture tests to ensure they can take it all. And the best part? They come with an unconditional warranty, so you can feel confident that your investment is protected. When the going gets tough, these covers keep going—just toss them in the wash at the end of a rough day, and they’re ready to face whatever comes next. With TigerTough, you’re not just buying a seat cover; you’re equipping your vehicle for life.

Tractor seat covers are just as useful as work truck seat covers and heavy equipment seat covers.

The tractor or commercial mower seat cover selections are pretty slim. So let’s take a look at the few companies that make seat covers for your tractor.

Tractor Seats

They say it right there in the name! Tractor Seats specializes in…tractor seats. Hard to beat that! Tractor Seats is owned by K & M Manufacturing Co. (but please don’t ask us what the K or M stands for).

Founded in 1958, K & M Manufacturing Co. began by creating practical toolboxes and steps for farmers. It quickly expanded to include more products such as replacement tractor seats, suspensions, and floor mats. Today, it serves major agricultural brands with over 2,500 custom-built items, operating out of a 72,000-square-foot combined production and warehouse space. 

Here’s what we can say about their tractor seat covers.

Pros

✅ Affordable
✅ In-stock inventory

Cons

❌ The seat covers only fit K & M seats
❌ Some are just a glorified bag that slides over the seat

Price: $50-$200

Ultra Seat

We looked at Ultra Seat when we reviewed heavy equipment seat covers, and we’re pretty familiar with them. Like Tractor Seats, they make aftermarket seats for heavy equipment, tractors, and semi-trucks. They also sell seat parts, such as foam and lumbar kits.

When a company makes seats, they will make a good seat cover…for that seat. The same goes for Ultra Seat. If you have one of their seats or a Grammer seat, one of the three Ultra Seat seat cover options will work well for you. But if you’re still rocking an OEM seat that isn’t made by Grammer, chances are you won’t find a great fit.

Pros

✅ Affordable
✅ CORDURA ® options

Cons

❌ Only three seat cover sizes
❌ Won’t fit OEM well

Price: $79-176

DuraFit

DuraFit actually makes some of Tractor Seat’s seat covers and we found them when we were looking for seat covers for lawn mowers. They have covers for Kubota, John Deere, Yanmar, New Holland, and universal covers.

Based in Arlington, TX, Durafit Seat Covers is a family-run shop that's been cranking out custom seat covers for over 30 years. They use a combo of CAD techniques and hand-sewn stitching to make their covers tough enough to take whatever you throw at them. 

Pros

✅ Cheapest of the covers
✅ Different material options
✅ Fit a variety of OEM seats

Cons

❌ If we’re being picky, their covers are only made from 600-denier fabric
❌ Warranty info is unknown, but at $40, you’re not losing much
❌ Not all covers are made in the U.S.

Price: $40

Jay’s Equipment Seat Covers

Jay’s is another company we’re familiar with. However, they don’t say much about themselves, so it’s a little difficult to give any background info. 

They make three sizes of seat covers for tractors in two material types–vinyl and canvas. Please don’t get the vinyl unless you’ve really got a thing for swamp@ss. 

We don’t have too much to say about Jay’s except that they’re a decent cover for universal fit and we love that they’re made in the U.S.

Pros

✅ Affordable
✅ Made in the U.S.

Cons

❌ Limited styles and sizes

Price: $70-$75

TigerTough

We're honored to have made this list (even though we technically made this list). Think we're joking? We're not. Tractor seat covers have been months in the making so we're thrilled to finally have some skin in the game.

We think our covers are the best, but we're not foolish enough to think that they're the best for everyone. So you be the judge.

Pros

✅ Waterproof
✅ Made from CORDURA®
✅ Unconditional lifetime warranty
✅ Made in the U.S.

Cons

❌ Most expensive option in the lineup

Price: $247

The Pickin’s are Slim

Unfortunately, there aren’t many seat covers available for tractors. But over time, seat covers will save you money so they’re worth investing in. 

If you’re going to purchase tractor seat covers, we suggest avoiding any universal-fit covers. Yes, they cover and protect, but they also fit like a bad suit and you’ll be cursing them after a few weeks.  

And if you want to hold off on seat covers for your tractor until TigerTough releases some in June 2024, we’re okay with that too. Either way, we hope you find a cover you love.

A lot of seat covers suck.

They fall short on fit, installation, warranty, and wear. We've reviewed some of the top seat cover brands on the market, and even some of those have struggles.

So here are eight roadblocks we hear when it comes to buying seat covers. We've addressed them to eliminate the suckage.

Problem 1: Seat Covers Suck to Install

First off, any seat cover that fits well will take a little time to install. If it just slips on, it will slip right off the first time you sit on it. 

TigerTough Solution:

We’ve worked our tails off to ensure that TigerTough seat covers don’t suck to install. It won’t be a breeze, but we'll make it as easy as possible.

• Everything is held on the seat with hook and loop fasteners (you may call this VELCRO, but that's a brand name, and we aren't allowed to call it that) except a string that runs under the seat. That’s held together with our patented Stringlock. More on that later.
• When designing a new seat cover, we also shoot a detailed install video and write up an install guide for that seat. We don’t do generic instructions because vehicles aren’t generic. 
• TigerTough seat covers aren’t one-piece covers. The back, bottom, and headrest of your seat are all covered with separate covers, so you can work on one section at a time and end up with something that fits properly.
• There’s a very fine line between seat covers that fit well and feeling like you’re putting five pounds of potatoes in a four-pound sack. We tip-toe right down that line. Johnny Cash would be proud.  

Problem 2: Seat Covers Never Stay In Place

We're with you. Seat covers that shimmy and shift are as bad as a bunched-up sock in your work boot. Ain't nobody got time (or tolerance) for that.

TigerTough Solution:

• Everything is held on with hook and loop, string, and the Stringlock. None of these have any “give.” Your cover is secure once you’ve snugged everything up, pulled it tight, and slammed it into place. We don’t secure anything with elastic or adjustable clips because elastic stretches as soon as you put pressure on it, and adjustable clips tend to self-adjust over time.
• This is another reason for the three-piece cover. When you can completely wrap the seat back, bottom, and headrest separately, the seat cover conforms to the seat's shape and has no room to move.
• Everything is fully wrapped. Rather than run straps under the seat where you can’t see them, we run the cover all the way under the seat and connect it together in the back. Some seat covers are like aprons. Ours is like a pair of trusty coveralls. Which would you prefer on the job?
• Stretchy fabric is notorious for moving around. Since TigerTough seat covers are made from tough, tightly woven fabric, there is no stretch at all.  

Problem 3: Seat Covers Never Fit Right

An ill-fitting seat cover doesn't do anyone any favors. And one-size-fits-most usually means one-size-fits-none. There's no reason to settle for a bad seat cover.

TigerTough Solution:

Every TigerTough seat cover is designed specifically for one seat style or one vehicle.

Here’s how the process works:

1. We get the seat into our factory for the most accurate measurements.
2. Our design team spends 2-3 days designing a cover that matches the seat exactly.
3. We install the cover, taking detailed install photos and videos so you can see precisely how it goes when installing it.

If you’re hesitant to use seat covers based on past experiences with covers that fit like socks on a rooster, you have every right to be!  

No seat cover we make is designed from pictures or manufacturer specs. It’s all done the hard way, by hand, using the seats they'll cover.

Problem 4: They’re Unsafe

Okay, some seat covers aren't safe. Or hey, maybe safety never even crossed your mind. We actually reviewed a very popular seat cover brand that isn't considered safe when it comes to airbag deployment. You might also be think it's not safe to use them with heated seats.

TigerTough Solution:

Any TigerTough seat cover designed for seats with airbags built into them is designed to tear open exactly as the factory seat does if the airbag deploys.

A third-party lab independently tests our designs to ensure they work just as they should.

As for the whole heated seat thing, most covers are safe for heated seats. There will be some that perform better than others though.

Problem 5: They’re Ugly

Well, this is pretty subjective. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

Seat covers have come a long way, though, and you can likely find a cover in a style that suits you. Whether you want something tough, floral, camo, or fluffy. Heck, even Carhartt has covers.

TigerTough Solution:

We design for performance first, not looks. You won’t find bright colors, elaborate patterns, or luxury quilting on any of our seat covers. 

The fanciest we get is camo covers and custom embroidery.

We skip the decorative stitching so the covers are as tough as possible and look a little plainer than the factory seats.

If you want something that looks like a custom interior, you may not love our covers. If you’re looking for something that’ll keep your seats in good shape for as long as you own the truck, you’ll think they’re perfect.

Problem 6: They Wear Out

Remember the cheap parts store ones that we talked about? Those do wear out. We've even seen Carhartt wear out.

If you’re going to spend good money on seat covers to keep your seats looking good, you’re kinda getting the short straw if they’re made from cheap, stretchy fabric that wears out in a few months. Leave that material for yoga pants, not your truck.

TigerTough Solution:

You can be confident that your TigerTough covers aren’t going to give up on you. Since they’re designed for work, they’re made from military-grade fabric. The solid colors are made from the strongest fabric, a 1000-denier CORDURA, and the camos are made from almost-as-tough 900-denier polyester.

They’ve got a two-year unconditional warranty and we really mean unconditional.  If anything wears out or breaks for any reason, we’ll fix or replace it. (But we want to hear how it happened because we know there's a good story behind it.)

Here’s how a set looks after eight years and 235,000+ miles in a heavy equipment service truck:    

Problem 7: They’re Sweaty

You had pleather seat covers once, didn’t you? Or did you buy some cheap vinyl ones once that gave you flashbacks of your days on a school bus?

Gross. We don't blame you for wanting to steer clear.

TigerTough Solution:

Both of our fabrics are breathable so you won’t have to deal with swamp@** or peeling any bare skin off your seats. These won’t feel any different than your factory seat as far as being breathable or making you sweaty.

When spending hard-earned cash on your truck, ensure you get breathable seat covers.

Problem 8: They're expensive

No one wants to spend extra money on their vehicle. But seat covers aren't a frivolous expense, they're actually an investment. Don't roll your eyes —we'll show you the numbers.

A pair of TigerTough seat covers costs $297 with our standard fabric. By using seat covers as a preventative maintenance tool, you're get your initial investment back...and then some. 

See how we came up with these numbers.

Problem 9: They don't work with my heated or cooled seats

Not all seat covers get along with heated or cooled seats. If you're planning to fire up the heat or blast the AC in your seats, steer clear of pleather or neoprene covers (unless the manufacturer confirms they won't compromise your temperature controls).

TigerTough Solution:

While our covers aren't specifically designed for temperature-controlled seats, they're safe to use with heated seats. And sure, you can use them with air-conditioned seats, but don’t expect to feel that cool breeze with the same gusto on your backside like you would on a bare seat. We’re all about protecting your seats, so that's where we put our focus.

Problem 10: You're Not Sure What to Get

This is tough. First, we recommended finding the best brand for what you need. 

TigerTough Solution:

We’ve designed the lookup on our website to make it easy to find the covers for your vehicle. All you need to know are the following details.

• The year (2020)
• The Make (Ford)
• The Model (F150)
• The Trim Package (XLT)
• The Cab Type (SuperCrew)

Once you punch in all that info, we’ll show you only the seat covers that will fit your truck!  If there could be a couple of different seat configurations in your vehicle, we’ll show you the different options and explain the differences between the two.

Find the best seat covers for your truck

If you're still not sold on seat covers, that's okay. But here's our list of things you should consider when shopping around:

• Multiple-piece covers
• Waterproof
• Custom-fit
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Airbag-compatible
• A strong warranty

Seat covers are an investment, and you want to be sure you're making the smartest choice for your needs.