Unlike Where Passengers Sit: Why Cockpit Seats Sometimes Have Sheepskin Covers

Breathable seat covers using specialized leather and textiles have become a norm on most modern passenger aircraft. With the frequency of people using the seats, airlines aim to have the most durable seat cover that is also comfortable and stylish. This applies almost universally, whether passengers are sitting on an Airbus A380 or a Boeing 737, in first class or economy, in Asia or Europe. However, in the cockpit, things are different.