Any experience with Active-X material?

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I know that Ford has ActiveX material on at least some 2020 models, and possibly previous years as well. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with it? In particular, I am curious if it is hot in the summer or cold in the winter?
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I know that Ford has ActiveX material on at least some 2020 models, and possibly previous years as well. I was wondering if anyone has had experience with it? In particular, I am curious if it is hot in the summer or cold in the winter?
I have only driven about 100miles so far.... I was also unfamiliar with ActiveX, and there were no demos to look at or sit in when I ordered, and no choice anyway. I didn't even think to check other models that used ActiveX, I just ordered regardless...

that being said, ActiveX is my least favorite thing about the MME... it is cold when its cold, and clammy when its hot (compared to good 'ol cloth/fabric). In my case, exacerbated by the fact that I did NOT get seat heaters in the Select; I just couldn't stomach the $2600 'comfort package' to get seat heaters.

so..... I may be shopping for performance seats anyway as I prefer more side bolster and a firmer seat. I also wouldn't mind dropping the (excessive) weight of a fully motorized/adjustable seat in favor of nice fixed buckets for the front.
 

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I've got it in my 2020 Explorer and had it on my 2019 Expedition. It's pretty much just like the leather I've had in every other car I've ever had with leather, and much, much better than the vinyl I had on less cars when I was younger (so cold!, and ouch!, that burns!).
 

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In my short travels with my MME, I'd say I can't really feel the difference between this material and the real leather in my Explorer.
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