【In-car Customization】Not just dirt prevention! The charm of the “three-dimensional diamond quilt cover” that changes expression with light

When you open the car door, the first thing that catches your eye is the seat. Even if it's not as elaborate as customizing the body, changing the atmosphere of the seat can alter the overall impression of the interior. With the “ASTRAEA RELIEF” that incorporates a three-dimensional diamond quilt that changes expression depending on the angle of light, it seems you can enjoy interior customization while also addressing dirt prevention.

Let's transform the atmosphere inside the car with the sheets

The original brand "Refinad" developed by CONNECT, which specializes in seat covers, has newly added the "ASTRAEA RELIEF" to its lineup. This specialized seat cover is made to fit the shape of the seats for each vehicle model.

Based on the functionality of the silicone leatherette that the previous ASTRAEA featured, it combines a three-dimensional diamond quilt in the center of the seat.

Compatible vehicle / TOYOTA Prius
Color / Black.

When thinking of seat covers, the first image that comes to mind is something to cover the original seats to keep them clean. However, if you're going to install one anyway, you want to change the atmosphere inside the car as well. The ASTRAEA RELIEF is interesting because it aims to achieve both at once. Available colors include White, Black, and 7 other colors. It seems fun to choose colors considering combinations not only with the body color but also with the dashboard and door trims.

Enjoy the shadow expressions of the diamond quilt.

What’s characteristic is the three-dimensional diamond quilt arranged in the center of the seat. Because it has gentle undulations rather than flat stitching, gradations appear depending on the direction of light. The interior of the car seems to change quite a bit between day and night, and between sunny and cloudy weather. If the expression changes depending on the direction one gets in from or the angle from which one views it from the driver's seat, it seems like it can create a presence without needing to switch to a flashy color.

In contrast to the conventional ASTRAEA, which uses a sharp design with punching, RELIEF takes advantage of curves and shading. It seems easy to choose this option when wanting to change the atmosphere a little from the seat without making significant changes to the interior.

If riding with children or pets, ease of maintenance is also important.

Not only in appearance, but the seat covering uses a silicone leatherette that is strong against water and dirt. Even when spilling drinks or getting in with wet clothes on a rainy day, it’s designed to make cleaning easy. No special leather oil maintenance is required either.

Equipped vehicle / TOYOTA Land Cruiser 250 Color / Camel.

When it comes to a family car, it’s a bit too much to be overly sensitive about maintaining it in pristine condition... Going out with kids, taking pets, or going outdoors on holidays. If it can be easily maintained while using it normally like that, high-design seats can be incorporated into everyday life more easily.

The texture when touched has also been taken into consideration, resulting in a moist and smooth finish. Since it's a part that the body comes into contact with every time, it’s important not to decide solely based on appearance.

Since it's model-specific, you won't feel like it's an add-on.

Another important aspect is the fit. The ASTRAEA RELIEF is not a generic product; it's specifically designed to match the shapes of headrests, seat bottoms, and backs for each car model. It seems that by fitting it along the seat, you can suppress the floating and sagging that are characteristic of covers.

When a seat cover looks like it has obviously been added later, it reduces the satisfaction of changing the interior. In that regard, it's model-specific and considers the sense of unity with the seat, establishing itself as an interior custom part.

Product Name / Refinad Astraea Relief Installation Vehicle / TOYOTA Alphard.

Every time you get in, you see it and it touches your body. If you want to change the look of your interior without replacing large parts, why not start customizing from here?

Product Name / Refinad ASTRAEA RELIEF
Price / From 50,500 yen
Material / Silicon leatherette
Design / Three-dimensional diamond quilt
Color / White, Black, Brown, Camel, Red, Navy, Light Gray, Ivory, Beige

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