About Escape Gear

From humble beginnings, find out about Escape Gear and our journey of bringing you the gear your need to protect your seats, dashboard, transmission and more! Tailored, custom-fit, high-quality products made for your vehicle.

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Escape Gear are official suppliers for several manufacturers including Toyota and Ford and have won multiple supplier of the year awards. Buy your protective vehicle gear right from our online store.

About Escape Gear

Our Story & Adventure

Durable protective vehicle gear manufactured in South Africa. Seat & spare wheel covers, dash protectors, transmission covers & more. Browse our range. International Shipping. Airbag Safe Guaranteed. Buy Online. Award Winning Supplier...

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Seat Cover Fitment Instructions

Watch a fitment video for our Escape Gear seat covers. These seat covers are the polycotton Tough Canvas fabric (available in charcoal) and are for the Toyota Hilux Pickup Double Cab (2016 to present model).

Please note: The principles are similar and applicable across most make/model variants.

About our Manufacturing Process

Our seat cover pattern development utilizes 3D scanning technology, followed by a 2D flattening process. Thereafter the digital pattern is nested and sent to an automated cutting machine.

The cut-to-size pattern pieces are manually sorted, crated and sent to the machine room for sewing. Next, the finished seat covers go through a final quality control check before packing and shipping.

Our high technology manufacturing process ensures top quality products, backed by 5 Year warranty on seams and workmanship.

Our Brands

At Escape Gear, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every driver, every vehicle, and every application demands something different; whether it’s uncompromising durability, everyday practicality, or refined comfort.

That’s why we’ve built a family of brands, each engineered with a specific purpose in mind, but all rooted in the same promise: protection that lasts.

No frills. Just protection.

DURAFIT is the newest addition to the Escape Gear family; built for those who want dependable protection without the extras.

Designed with practicality at its core, DURAFIT delivers a custom-fit seat cover at a budget-friendly price, without compromising on the fundamentals that matter most. Our DURAFIT range is available across selected vehicle ranges.

Ideal For:

Fleet vehicles, commercial applications, and everyday drivers who need reliable, hard-wearing seat protection at an accessible price point.

Key Features:

High wear resistance
High UV resistance
Waterproof
Tough PolyAcrylic blended fabric

Available In:

Black

Warranty: 2-Year Warranty (see FAQ page for terms & conditions)

Our toughest canvas range. Built to last.

The Premium Range is where Escape Gear’s reputation was built; a no-compromise solution for those who demand maximum durability with refined styling.

Engineered for harsh conditions, this range offers enhanced strength and resilience, making it the go-to choice for serious vehicle owners.

Ideal For:

4X4 enthusiasts, overlanders, and drivers who want long-lasting protection with a clean, premium look.

Key Features:

Extra durability and strength
Water repellent finish
Proven canvas performance
Breathable woven construction

Available In:

PolyCotton Charcoal
PolyEnduro Black
PolyEnduro Grey

Warranty:
5-Year Warranty (see FAQ page for terms & conditions)

Comfort without compromise.

For those who spend long hours behind the wheel, the Traditional Cotton range prioritises comfort, breathability, and natural feel; without sacrificing protection.

Crafted from natural fibres, these seat covers adapt to the environment, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter.

Ideal For:

Drivers who value comfort above all else, without giving up durability.

Key Features:

Superior comfort
Natural breathable fibre
Temperature-regulating properties
Water repellent finish

Available In:

Cotton canvas Grey
Cotton canvas Light Khaki

Warranty: 5-Year Warranty (see FAQ page for terms & conditions)

The ultimate bakkie bed cargo management system.

Tmat Prodcuts LLC is an American-made brand delivering premium truck bed organisation solutions. The unique design offers a smarter, cleaner way to organise cargo – without drilling, straps, or permanent hardware.

Manufactured in Ohio and headquartered in Oklahoma, Tmat combines durable materials with a simple, no-tools setup that fits the needs of tradespeople, outdoor enthusiasts and everyday haulers.

Tmat is proudly and exclusively distributed in South Africa by Escape Gear.

Technologies

3D Scanning

Our 3D scanning technology uses the projection and recording of structured light and has a point accuracy of up to 0,1mm. This computer captured data is used to produce a 3D geometric reconstruction of the seats, consoles or floor wells of any vehicle. These 3D captured scans are then aligned, joined and processed into a single surface that can be used as a reference to model the new pattern pieces.

CAD 3D modelling and digital pattern making.

Once the 3D scans have been processed, its over to our design department.

CAD (Computer aided drafting) software is used to produce 3D surfaces of individual panels that will later be flattened out to produce the pattern.

Once the pieces have been flattened, seam allowances and technical details needed for the manufacturing process are added. A detailed technical drawing is then produced which will serve as the specification sheet for that pattern.

Nesting

The flattened pieces are then imported into a nesting program that will be used to produce the most economical layout for that pattern. This technology allows us to reduce waste and increase productivity

CNC (computer numerical control) fabric cutting

Our Gerber Paragon is a computer controlled, high-speed CNC cutting system designed specifically to handle multiple layers of fabric at a time. This improved productivity allows us to increase our output of cut parts shortening lead times.

Laser cutting

This technology works by directing a high-powered laser through optics. This focused laser is CNC controlled to follow generated G-code matching the outlines of the pattern. The laser beam then burns away the connecting fabric which is blown away by compressor, leaving a high-quality precision cut edge.

This machine is used in conjunction with our heat transfer and automated cycle stitching machines to precisely attach zips, webbings and difficult to manufacture facings.

Guaranteed Airbag deployment

If your vehicle is involved in an accident, the airbags integrated into the seats will need to break through a specific seam on the seat covers. At Escape Gear, we call this technology “Red thread”.

This “Red thread” safety seam must be strong enough to resist the stress under normal conditions and at the same time it must guarantee the unrestricted, accurate deployment of the airbag. Each safety seam is computer controlled and carefully monitored and documented recording the sewing parameters and sewing processes.

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