Alcantara
- noun
- /ælˈkæntərə/
- Specialized
- The steering wheel is finished in Alcantara, which Porsche actually calls Race Techs.
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Watch on YouTubeI guess that's just the price you pay to have cool Alcantara sport seats.
- I guess that's just the price you pay to have cool Alcantara sport seats.
- It's a real sparkle wheel that looks like real carbon fiber, and that's Alcantara Holy.
Examples
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The luxurious seats in the sports car are upholstered in Alcantara, providing both comfort and style.
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Oh, Gundam inspired soft touch with the Alcantara type of feel, the Gundam outline.
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The steering wheel is lined with more Alcantara and more stitching and carbon fiber trim.
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A matching set of custom Status racing bucket seats in black alcantara with red stitching and Carbon/Kevlar backs keeps Kristin and her lucky passenger firmly planted on those trips through the Tail of the Dragon.
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I must admit the look and feel of the new Gallardo LP560-4 are very different from the original style. The new front and rear sections look special, while the interior took a more subtle route. The black alcantara seats receive the stunning Q-Citura stitching, while the dashboard is finished in leather, and we see the yellow shade again on the central console and the door panels.
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Many high-end vehicles feature Alcantara in their interiors for a sleek and modern look.
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With its soft texture, Alcantara is often used in car interiors to create an upscale feel.
Synonyms
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A man-made material that looks and feels like leather
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A material made from plastic that looks like leather
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A material made to look and feel like real leather
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A brand name for a soft, durable fabric made to look like suede for clothes and furniture
A soft fabric that looks and feels like leather used for jackets or bags
A strong, light man-made material that looks like leather
Material used to cover and pad furniture like chairs or sofas
How Soft
Surface Forms
Etymology
Alcantara (the fabric) takes its name from a place-name with Arabic roots: al- 'the' and qantara 'bridge'. A helpful way to remember the brand is to think of the material as a 'bridge' between leather and cloth, giving cars and furniture a rich, soft feel.