Cushion Fill Options

A thick water resistant outdoor bench cushion cushion made with thick firm supportive foam inside. The waterproof fabric is a a burnt orange, terracotta fabric and is wipe clean an mold and mildew resistant. Quick dry foam for garden cushions. On top of this patio bench cushion is a feather wrapped foam sofa style bench cushion which is thick and cosy looking. The cover for this window seat cushions is a machine washable fern green short pile velvet which is wipe clean and great for use around pets and children. The cover for the thick, comfy sofa cushion has a removeable cover with a zipper at the back.

We can offer a wide range of fill for cushions.
From soft sofa type cushion fill to firm foam options;
standard fills as well as more eco friendly choices.

All of our suppliers are UK based.

Polyurethane Foam

A high quality firm foam for custom made bench cushions from a small family company based in West Yorkshire, UK. pbdes and CFC free upholstery foam for long lasting window seat cushions. Bespoke comfortable seat pads and back rest cushions for banquettes, monks benches, church pews.

Our most popular bench cushion fill option.
Our PU (polyurethane) foam is sourced from a fellow UK supplier and is a high quality and long lasting upholstery foam.
As standard our foam inners will come with a stockinette cover.

For seating cushions, we have two standard density grades - "firm" and "medium".

The "Firm" density foam is our standard option. Ideal for thickness of 5cm+ (usually anything up to 20cm), it's a good all rounder and offers great support whilst still being very comfortable.

The "Medium" density foam works great for cushions that are 10cm+ thick - it makes for softer cushions which are still nice and supportive. Perfect for sofa style seating.

We also offer a "soft" density - which works well for back cushions, as well an "extra firm" foam for cushions less than 5cm thick.

The foam we supply does not contain Pbdes or chlorofluocarbons (CFC'S) which are found in cheaper quality foam. It is naturally anti-bacterial as well as being hypoallergenic.
The foam is manufactured in the UK and fully complies with British Standard Institute Regulations. It exceeds UK fire regulations.

Dacron

An add on option to one of the above mentioned foam fill options, Dacron is a light polyester based wadding layer, adding a little extra plumpness to finished cushions.
Below you can see some examples of how the various options will look.

Plain Foam (No Dacron)

A plain foam inner (without any dacron wadding) will make for a neat looking cushion, with clean, sharp edges and a flat top and bottom side.
As our cushion covers are made to give a tight fit around the fills, dacron isn't a necessity if you're after a sleek box edge cushion.

A custom made thin bench cushion with light teal linen look cover and contrast piping at the edges in a striped pink satin sheen fabric. The box edge seating pad is ideal for a banquette seat, back rest pad, window seat cushion, monk's bench cushion, church pew bench or dining bench with velcro straps and ties. Hallway tidy bench, antique settle, made in UK, firm upholstery foam, stockinette wrap, hanging back bench cushion, custom nook, lloyd loom, kallax. Hardwearing, machine washable, zipper

Dacron Top and Bottom

Dacron on the top and bottom panels fo the foam gives the finiseh cushion a slight doming effect. Ideal for cushions that want a little extra plushness but keep the sharper sides of a foam cushion.
This option can be added to any of the foam options we offer, apart from the quick dry.
It will add 2cm to the total maximum height of the cushion.

Cushions with button tufting will have this option by default to give a nice rounded finish to the buttoning.

A natural fibre bench cushion with no fire retardant chemicals. Completely natural bench seating cushions made to measure. Cotton bench cushion covers made to order with latex rubber foam inside with a natural graphite fire safety treatment. Light pink custom made seat cushion for an in built wooden storage seating area to add extra seating to a kitchen dining room set. Perfect for dining spaces, banquette seating, window cushions, plump, soft and comfortable and long lasting. Zip and anti slip

Full Dacron Wrap

A thinner layer of dacron is used for this option, but it is wrapped fully round the entire piece of foam.
This option softens the look of the whole cushion a little.

Fabrics which are made up of natural fibres will have a similar finish by default as they will have a fire retardant interliner around the foam.

A set of three custom made dining bench cushions with high quality firm upholstery foam inside with a full dacron wrap to give a soft finishing without harsh corners. The bench cushion covers are removeable and are made up in 100% cotton William Morris Golden Lily design fabric. The three bespoke bench cushions are idea for banquette seating, dining benches, church pew, monks bench, back rest cushions and can have piping, self welt, velcro, ties, straps and anti-slip options.
Memory foam topped firm foam makes for a perfect option for day bed cushions or bespoke camper van mattress or bed cushions. It offers a good balance of comfort and support.

Memory Foam Topped Firm Foam

Memory foam is made from Polyurethane - it's specially treated so that it reacts to heat and pressure and molds itself to your body as you sit or lie on it. 

Memory foam makes for a great extra top layer for the "firm" foam option, adding a little extra comfort to your cushion. It's a perfect option for cushions that will double up as beds, such as day bed cushions or camper van mattress cushions.

The starting thickness for a memory foam topped foam inner is 7.5cm, which will include a 2.5cm layer of memory foam attached to 5cm of standard foam.

Thick, Plump Fill Options

If you're after something a little more slouchy or plump, we have a range of natural and man made options.
These options are perfect for replacement sofa cushions as well as cosy window seats and similar.
They usually sit at a finished height of about 15-25cm when freshly plumped but will settle over time.

Feather Fill

A custom made bench cushion filling with a soft but stable core piece of upholstery foam with a duck feather wrap for a sink in soft, cosy bench cushion. High quality and responsibly sourced duck feather and foam seating cushion fill. Feather wrap is sealed off to make cleaning easier with no mess.
A thick, long bench cushion made in high quality soft pile velvet from Linwood fabrics. Omega velvet with recycled content. Feather and foam inner with a long zip at the back of the sofa cushion cover. Stain resistant, pet friendly sofa base cushion. One long seat cushion for replacement sofa cushion set. Piped edges and hand tufted with velvet buttons in dark navy blue velvet. Performance fabric sofa cushions, replacement back cushions for sofa, latex rubber filling, sheep wool, feather wrap

A natural filling for a lofty, soft cushion fill. This makes for perfect sofa style cushions or big, plump statement bench cushions.

We also offer a feather wrapped foam core inner, which has the luxurious feel of a feather cushion with the stability of foam and minimal need for plumping. (See above photo).

Finished cushions with a feather or feather wrapped foam fill will usually have a maximum thickness of about 15-25cm when freshly plumped.

Hollowfibre Fill

A large, plump bench cushion with a plain, unpiped cover in a light sky blue linen look fabric. The cushion is filled with a long lasting, upholstery grade hollow fibre filling which has great bounce back and will last many years. Perfect for renewing an old sofa, chesterfield leather sofa new sofa cushions. Tweed, plaid, linen, tartan. Fre sample service. Made to measure sofa cushions. Sheep wool, feather wrapped foam inners, medium foam with dacron. Shaped back cushions for leather sofa.

Hollowfibre is a standard cushion filling, made up of lots of strands of hollowfibre.
Cushions made up with this fill make for soft, bouncy cushions which are great sofa cushions or day beds.

We also offer hollowfibre wrapped foam core inners, which have the soft springy feel of a hollowfibre fill cushion with a sturdier foam centre.

Finished cushions with a hollowfibre or fibre wrapped foam fill will usually have a maximum thickness of about 15-25cm.

Quallofill Blue - Eco Fill

Quallofill is an upgraded version of a hollowfibre fill - it has the same comfort qualities whilst having much better bounce back and shape retention making it perfect for soft seat cushions.

Finished cushions with a Quallofill Blue filling will usually have a maximum thickness of about 15-25cm.

The added benefit of this fill option is it is made from recycled plastic bottles from Plastic Bank - www.plasticbank.com/

British Sheep Wool Filling

A close up of british sheep wool cushion filling sourced from Blue Face Leicester sheep raised on UK farms. This bio degradable, eco conscious cushion fill is a great natural alternative to man made fibres. It is long lasting, springy and cosy and is sourced from UK sheep. Naturally resilient and hypoallergenic, it also helps regulate temperature, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. This premium wool provides supportive comfort while retaining its shape over time, and helps support british farming.
Replacement sofa cushions with british sheep wool filling. Dark brown corduroy fabric sofa cushion covers with zips and self welt edging. Piped sofa cushions with plump, long lasting inners. Espresso brown cord upholstery fabric removeable covers couch, settee, sectional. Thick, comfy bench cushions made with UK sourced materials.

A fantastic alternative to man made fills, this eco-friendly option is naturally fire retardant, making it ideal for projects looking to minimise chemical treatments or plastic based materials.

The wool used is sourced from British Bluefaced Leicester sheep raised on UK farms. It's highly durable and naturally springy, providing supportive comfort and retaining its shape over time. As a renewable and fully biodegradable fibre, this filling option is a sustainable choice that supports both environmental responsibility and traditional British farming. Its unique fibre structure also helps regulate temperature, and being hypoallerganic, this filling is ideal for day bed cushions.

Latex Foam

A custom made bench cushion with a removeable cover made with Linwood Omega Prints Olivia Cinnamon short pile soft stain resistant fabric. Kilim traditional vintage rug pattern in red, brown and gold. Smooth velour high quality bench cushions made to measure with luxury fabrics and natural latex rubber cushion filling. Antique carpet red and burgundy coloured fabric, busy traditional patterned velvet.

We also offer seating grade 100% natural latex, which is soft and comfortable whilst still offering good support.

This option is better for the environment that our polyurethane foam, but unfortunately is still a fair bit more expensive that the standard foam. Please do drop us a message for more info.

+ A few pros of latex:
~ It naturally dissipates body heat, making it great for high use seating
~ No chemical odors or toxic off-gassing
~ It is mold and mildew-proof and anti-microbial
~ Latex is biodegradable and recyclable. At the end of its use, the latex material can be recycled and will eventually degrade if place in a landfill.

The latex fills we offer a very high quality, made from Vita Talalay latex rubber.

Quick Dry (Reticulated) Foam

Outdoor quick dry reticulated firm foam sourced from UK based company. Quick dry foam for bench cushions that will be stored outdoors during spring and summer. Garden bench cushions made to measure with outdoor foam. High quality, supportive, ideal for rendered concrete patio seating, wrought iron bench and seats, pair with water resistant fabric for durable, long lasting outdoor cushions.

Our quick dry foam option is perfect for outdoor cushions that are expected to stand up to the wonderful British weather. It's super a porous foam that allows for rapid water drainage and optimal air circulation. 

It's treated with an antimicrobial agent and proven to retain its shape longer than any other alternative. 

Pair with one of our water resistant outdoor fabrics for long lasting garden cushion.

If you'd like more information on any of the above options, or would like to discuss which option might work best for your project, please don't hesistate to get in touch.