Many Jeep Wrangler owners opt for a soft top over a hardtop for their lightweight and versatile features. Jeep soft tops come in a variety of styles and materials, and Jeep owners can choose the type of top and material that best suits their driving needs.
Benefits of Soft Tops for Jeeps
A soft top offers Jeep Wrangler owners the joy of feeling the wind blowing through their Jeep and sunshine on their faces. Additional benefits of having a soft top on a Jeep Wrangler include:
- The ease of removing and putting the top on.
- It takes up little storage space.
- The soft top is customizable with the ability to cover all or part of the Jeep.
How to Choose the Best Type of Jeep Soft Top
Jeep owners choose the type of soft top they want based on how and where they drive, the weather, and how it will look on their Wrangler. Off-roaders who enjoy as much fresh air as possible can choose minimum coverage from the sun. For more protection, they can choose a fully framed soft top with an opening they can flip open to let extra light and air in. Spring and summer Jeep drivers can appreciate versatile soft tops made from vinyl they can fold down easily, and winter drivers may prefer a full soft top made with heavy-duty twill material.
The Best Materials for Jeep Wrangler Soft Tops
Jeep Wrangler soft tops come in four basic materials, and owners choose the top based on the protection the top provides and its cost.
Vinyl
Soft top Jeep makers have used vinyl for years for its easy-to-clean feature, low cost of production, and weather-resistant capability. Most vinyl soft tops have an 18-ounce fabric weight and come with vinyl windows. Jeep owners who choose vinyl tops will enjoy how easy they are to clean, their durability, and their classic look.
Denim
This popular soft top material has vinyl-coated polyester mixed with cotton, making for a sturdy and UV-resistant covering. Buyers looking for an affordable and durable soft top can choose one that comes with 18-ounce material and up to 23 ounces of the vinyl/polyester/cotton mix.
Sailcloth
When Jeep owners prefer a quieter ride than vinyl or denim soft tops provide, they can choose a top made from sailcloth. This fabric comes with three layers of fabric — two exterior vinyl layers and one interior polyester/cloth mix for reduced wind and road noise.
Twill
Twill soft tops are luxurious and offer a quiet ride for motorists. This Jeep soft top comes with three layers of material: exterior twill, center rubber, and interior finished twill. People will notice the reduced road and wind noise this type of Jeep soft top offers and how effective it is in keeping the interior temperature controlled. Jeep owners will pay the most for this type of Wrangler soft top.
Collin Bros. Jeep is the place to get Wrangler soft tops, Jeep parts, and accessories, in the Wylie, Texas, area. We also restore, customize, and sell vintage or collectible Jeeps from various generations.
