Polyester Wadding

Dacron Polyester Wadding and Fibre Cushion Wrap for Upholstery

Shop polyester wadding for cushion wrapping, upholstery padding, furniture repair and soft finishing work. Polyester wadding, also known as fibre cushion wrap or foam wrap, batting or Dacron. Used over foam cushions and upholstery layers to create a softer, fuller and more professional finish.

This Polyester Wadding category sits within the wider Felts & Wadding section and is the best place to choose fibre wrap rolls for sofa cushions, chair cushions, bench pads, window seats, headboards, caravan cushions, campervan cushions, boat seating and general upholstery work.

Cushion Wrap for Foam Cushions

Polyester wadding is commonly wrapped around foam before the cushion is fitted into its cover. This helps soften the square edges of the foam, gives the cushion a plumper appearance and reduces the hard, flat look that can happen when foam is put straight into fabric without any wrap.

For replacement cushions, polyester wadding is often used alongside Foam Cut to Size, Foam Cushions and Stockinette. Foam gives the main support, wadding gives the softer finish, and stockinette helps the wrapped cushion slide into the cover without a wrestling match worthy of Saturday afternoon television.

Why Use Polyester Wadding?

Polyester wadding adds comfort, shape and surface softness. It is lightweight, easy to handle and useful across a wide range of upholstery and soft furnishing jobs.

It can be used to:

Soften foam edges

Wrapping foam with polyester wadding helps reduce sharp cushion corners and gives a smoother shape beneath the cover.

Add a fuller cushion finish

Wadding gives cushions a more rounded and generous appearance, especially on sofa seats, chair pads and loose cushions.

Improve the feel beneath fabric

A layer of wadding between foam and fabric creates a softer hand-feel and helps the finished cushion look less flat.

Help with furniture repairs

Polyester wadding can be used to refresh tired cushions, add padding to arms and backs, or improve the finish on repaired furniture.

Choosing the Right Wadding Weight

The Polyester Wadding range includes several weights and widths, including 2½oz, 4½oz, 8oz, 10½oz and 14oz fibre cushion wrap rolls. The live category includes 27″, 36″ and 54″ wide options, giving customers a choice depending on the size of the cushion or upholstery job.

2½oz Polyester Wadding

Choose 2½oz wadding for a light softening layer, thin cushion wrap, small upholstery panels and jobs where you only need a subtle padded finish.

4½oz Polyester Wadding

Choose 4½oz wadding for general cushion wrapping and everyday upholstery padding. This is a useful all-round option for many sofa cushions, chair cushions and furniture repairs.

8oz Polyester Wadding

Choose 8oz wadding when you want a fuller finish over foam. It is useful for larger cushions, seat pads and upholstery work where a bit more loft is needed.

10½oz Polyester Wadding

Choose 10½oz wadding for heavier cushion wrapping and more generous padding. This is a good option where the cushion needs extra softness and a more rounded finish.

14oz Polyester Wadding

Choose 14oz wadding for a thicker, fuller upholstery wrap where maximum loft and softness are needed. It is suited to larger cushions, deeper seats and upholstery projects where a more padded look is required.

Choosing the Right Wadding Width

Polyester wadding is available in different roll widths, including 27″, 36″ and 54″ options on the live category. Choosing the right width helps reduce waste and makes wrapping quicker.

27″ Wide Wadding

A practical choice for smaller cushions, chair pads, narrow panels and jobs where a full-width roll is not needed.

36″ Wide Wadding

A good middle-ground width for general upholstery, chair cushions, bench pads and soft furnishing work.

54″ Wide Wadding

Best for larger cushions, sofa seats, wide panels, headboards and upholstery work where wider coverage is useful.

Polyester Wadding or Upholstery Felt?

Polyester wadding and felt are both used as upholstery layers, but they do different jobs.

Use polyester wadding when you need softness, loft, cushion wrapping and a smoother finish over foam.

Use upholstery felt when you need structure, platform padding, spring protection or a firmer upholstery layer.

Choose Polyester Wadding For:

Foam wrap, cushion wrap, soft padding, rounded cushion edges, sofa cushion finishing, chair cushion wrapping and light upholstery padding.

Choose Felts For:

Needled felt, platform padding, spring insulation, traditional upholstery, furniture restoration and structured padding layers.

Polyester Wadding for Upholstery Projects

Polyester wadding is useful for far more than sofa cushions. It can be used in headboards, arms, backs, dining chair pads, stools, caravan seating, campervan cushions, boat seating, window seats, soft furnishing panels and upholstery repairs.

It is also useful when working with Foam Sheets, Foam Cut to Size, Foam Cushions and Scrim Foam, depending on the type of upholstery project.

For Sofa and Chair Cushions

Use polyester fibre wrap over foam to soften the cushion shape and improve the finish beneath the cover.

For Headboards and Panels

Use lighter or medium wadding to add a soft padded layer beneath fabric.

For Caravan, Campervan and Boat Seating

Use polyester wadding over foam cushions to improve comfort and soften the finished appearance.

For Upholstery Repairs

Use wadding to replace flattened or tired padding layers and restore a cleaner shape to furniture.

Spring Insulator and Upholstery Padding

The live Polyester Wadding category also includes a 300g compressed spring insulator roll. Spring insulator is used as a protective layer in upholstery build-ups, helping separate springs or support materials from softer upper padding layers.

For traditional upholstery repairs, spring insulator may be used alongside Springs & Webbing, Hessian & Lining Cloths, Felts and other upholstery fillings.

Related Upholstery Materials

For a complete cushion or upholstery job, polyester wadding is often used with other materials from the Foams & Fillings range.

Use Foam Cut to Size or Foam Cushions for the main cushion core. Add Polyester Wadding to soften and shape the foam. Use Stockinette to help the wrapped cushion slide into the cover. For traditional upholstery work, use Felts, Hair & Coir, Springs & Webbing and Hessian & Lining Cloths where the job needs proper layered construction.

The simple rule is this: foam gives support, wadding gives softness, stockinette makes fitting easier, and fabric makes it look pretty. Leave the middle bits out and the job may still function, but it probably won’t look as though a proper upholsterer has been anywhere near it.

Shop Polyester Wadding at Livedale

Browse the Polyester Wadding range for fibre cushion wrap rolls in different widths and weights, including light, medium and heavy upholstery wadding options. Suitable for cushion wrapping, foam wrapping, furniture repairs, soft furnishing work, headboards, panels and professional upholstery use.

For firmer structured padding, visit Felts. For the wider category, return to Felts & Wadding. For the full parent range, browse Foams & Fillings.