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XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

Resist - Pleather? Fabric? Photos?

Has anyone had experience with, or got photos of the Resist seat fabric?
I read somewhere it's close to Windsor leather but I've yet to find any more info on it..

I'd prefer grained leather, but the dynamic X S doesn't come with Khaki Leather, which is a bit of a shame..

1st Nov 2021 7:12pm

nowrxo

Member Since: 10 Sep 2015
Location: None
Posts: 79

The LR press release about the MY23 updates - here - says:

Quote:

In addition, a new ‘Resist’ seating material is introduced replacing grained leather (which continues to be available as a no cost option). Resist is animal free and offers a similar grain and feel to Windsor Leather.

So it's artifical leather (pleather), like "Artico" that you get with some Mercedes cars. I guess we'll see more once the MY23 cars start showing up at the dealers.

1st Nov 2021 9:46pm

Defendit..

Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 421

We used to call this ' skai' in the seventies

Now it will be likely PU, imitation leather. No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S MY21 on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..

1st Nov 2021 10:52pm

stingray

Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: North Wales
Posts: 98

I ordered a Dynamic X in August, and particularly wanted the Khaki/black leather. Now been told the car will be 23MY, and this interior will not be available. Almost enough to put me off of going ahead with the order. It seems that the Khaki 'Resist' is available, but other options, such cold climate pack are not available if this is specified. Matrix headlights are now a £650 option. Dealer has agreed to hold the 22MY price though, which is useful.

Now need to compare the specs for the two model years, to be sure of getting what I ideally want.

Still thinking....

2nd Nov 2021 6:16pm

Supacat

Member Since: 16 Oct 2012
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 11018

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Keswick Green

Have a look here, there's all sorts of "information" on this topic:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_que...ateriality

3rd Nov 2021 9:34am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

Supacat wrote:
Have a look here, there's all sorts of "information" on this topic:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_que...ateriality

Thanks!

"The Seven key values of Materiality"..who knew!?

In summary, Resist = Polyurethane. Looks sweaty..

3rd Nov 2021 9:49am

nowrxo

Member Since: 10 Sep 2015
Location: None
Posts: 79

Probably no less sweaty than real leather.

3rd Nov 2021 10:34am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

It seems dealers still don't have any swatches of the resist fabric in, yet.

I would guess this means supplies are a challenge. I also wonder if this is the same material they were struggling to supply for the non-leather steering wheels and gearshifter?

Anyone seen or heard about the resist fabric recently?

12th Apr 2022 9:17am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

Bump - anyone seen/photos of Resist fabric yet?

12th Jun 2022 9:45am

stingray

Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: North Wales
Posts: 98

I have Khaki resist in my 23MY, and I am happy with it. Not quite as soft as windsor leather, but comfortable and looks hard wearing.

Click image to enlarge

12th Jun 2022 9:58am

stingray

Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: North Wales
Posts: 98

BTW, the colour is not represented well in the photos. It is in reality significantly darker and 'more green'

12th Jun 2022 9:59am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

stingray wrote:
I have Khaki resist in my 23MY, and I am happy with it. Not quite as soft as windsor leather, but comfortable and looks hard wearing.

Thanks for this Stingray - Really useful. None of the dealers seem to have any example builds or swatches of Resist available to show me.

I particularly like the fact it doesn't use the Robustec fabric - On a test drive we got all sorts of dust and discolouration on the Robustec - having the full seat in Resist could be a good option. Otherwise I guess I'll need to look at protecting the robustec somehow.

How is the Resist fabric aging?
Does it crease?
Does it scratch - eg dog claws?
Any signs of delamination?

24th Aug 2022 10:10am

XplusYplusZ

Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 484

Pics from Dealer (finally)

Standard Ebony Leather + Robustec:

Click image to enlarge

Resist in Ebony:

Click image to enlarge

The resist looks like windsor leather, and the texture is similar, but it's kind of hard and scratchy feeling. Not as luxurious or compliant as windsor leather. Definitely not an amazing new type of faux leather - it's like a finely textured BMW 'Sensatec'.

5th Sep 2022 1:26pm

LR Nuts

Member Since: 10 Aug 2022
Location: UK
Posts: 1102

when searching out another car, not LR dealer, the salesman called it 'Vegan Leather'

5th Sep 2022 3:39pm

stingray

Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: North Wales
Posts: 98

How is the Resist fabric aging?
Does it crease?
Does it scratch - eg dog claws?
Any signs of delamination?

Too early to say really. Still only a few months old, but no signs whatsoever of deterioration so far - still looks like new. I don't have a dog, so not sure about the claws thing!

All the best.

5th Sep 2022 6:39pm

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