Iconic fabric patterns such as Pasha, tartan and Pepita are once again available in Porsche quality. Porsche has reissued these textiles, meaning that the interiors of many historic and more recent sports cars from the 356 to the 911 can be restored to their original condition. The fabrics are once again available to order from Porsche Centres or via the Porsche Online Shop.
Design is a fundamental component of the Porsche legend – not only in terms of a car‘s exterior, but also the interior. Style-defining textiles such as Pepita and legendary patterns such as Pasha, tartan or pinstripes have achieved cult status. Now these iconic fabrics are available again in a range of different colours.
“By reissuing these fabrics we are closing a gap, because most customers want to restore their historic or more recent classic cars to their original condition as closely as possible,” says Ulrike Lutz, Director Classic at Porsche. “It was particularly important to us in this project that we maintain our quality promise with the fabrics. Unfortunately, there are many imitations on the market that are either not at all suitable as seat fabric or lose their appearance after a short time. That’s why we want to offer our customers a tested original alternative again.”
New edition offers original quality
With Porsche fabrics, the interior can be restored to its original condition, regardless of whether a renewal has become necessary due to wear and tear or because a historically incorrect interior design may have been retrofitted. The Technical Certificate for classic Porsche vehicles serves as a reference for the original specification.
Historic Fabrics, 2025, Porsche AG
As Porsche Genuine Parts, the new ‘old’ textiles meet the sports car manufacturer’s high quality standards. This applies to the feel and durability as well as to the accuracy of the often extremely complicated patterns and colour combinations. “Often, the upholsterer only has to reupholster the driver’s seat. In these cases, our aim is to ensure that it continues to match the front passenger seat, which will usually still have its original covering,” explains Product Manager Lukas Werginz. In addition, the newly issued fabrics undergo a series of tests, for example for fire resistance, light and colour fastness, and abrasion resistance. This makes them ideal for a wide range of applications in vehicle interiors, such as seat covers or side panels. They are available in 1.5 by 2 metre sizes.
Historic Fabrics, 2025, Porsche AG
Extensive research in the company archive and beyond
The main source of information for these new editions was the company archive. For illustrative purposes, Porsche also acquired rare stock items: in the US, for example, the experts found an untouched 911 seat. Upholstered in green tartan in 1975, this seat never found its way into a Porsche. “Stored in a light-proof cupboard, and therefore perfectly preserved, this new-old-stock item was gold dust for us,” recalls Werginz.
