I'm glad some of you are focusing on some other good options. I was also starting to think "why just leather or cloth?" I feel sorry for naugahyde which was so important in early hot rod development. Thank you, naugas, for your valuable contribution
Naugas have consistently donated their hydes in
order to make jackets, gloves, and other essential
items whenever their country called upon them.
http://www.naugahyde.com/history.html