Hair & Coir

Hair & Coir Upholstery Fillings for Traditional Furniture Work

Hair and coir upholstery fillings are traditional materials used to build firmness, structure and long-lasting support into chairs, sofas, mattresses and furniture restoration projects. This range includes natural loose fibres and rubberised sheets designed for upholstery work where strength, resilience and shape retention matter.

These materials are especially useful when restoring older furniture, rebuilding seat foundations, creating firmer upholstery layers or working on traditional upholstery where modern soft fillings would not give the right result.

Traditional Upholstery Fillings with Firm Support

Hair and coir are widely used in upholstery because they provide a firmer, more structured feel than loose fibre or feather fillings. They are not mainly about soft plump comfort. Their job is to support, build shape and help the upholstery keep its form over time.

Coir fibre, made from coconut husk, is naturally coarse and springy, making it suitable for foundation layers and firm seat builds. Animal hair and hair blends are often used in traditional upholstery to add resilience, body and shape to seats, backs and furniture repairs.

Best Uses for Hair & Coir Fillings

Chair seat restoration
Sofa and armchair rebuilds
Traditional upholstery projects
Mattress and bedding restoration work
Firm upholstery foundation layers
Furniture repair and re-padding
Seat shaping and support work

Coir Fibre for Upholstery

Coir fibre is a strong, coarse filling material often used where firmness and structure are needed. It can be used as part of a traditional upholstery build, helping to create a supportive base before softer top layers are added.

Ginger coir fibre is a popular choice for traditional upholstery work and furniture restoration because it offers a firm, fibrous filling that can be shaped and worked into position.

Animal Hair & Hair Fibre Mixes

Mixed animal hair and hair fibre blends are used in upholstery to create shape, resilience and traditional comfort. These materials are well suited to furniture restoration where the aim is to keep the finished piece close to its original construction.

Hair-based fillings can be used in seat pads, backs and upholstery layers where a firmer, more traditional result is required.

Rubberised Hair & Rubberised Coir Sheets

Rubberised hair and rubberised coir sheets offer a more stable, sheet-based alternative to loose fibres. They are useful where a consistent layer is required, helping to add support and structure without the need to loose-fill or tease material into place.

These sheets are commonly used in upholstery restoration, seating repairs, mattress work and furniture rebuilding where a firm layer is needed.

Choosing the Right Hair or Coir Filling

For loose traditional filling work, choose coir fibre or animal hair depending on the structure and finish required. For a more even support layer, rubberised hair or rubberised coir sheets are often the better option.

If the project needs softness and plumpness rather than firm structure, the Loose Filling category may be more suitable. For padding layers, protection and shaping, Felts & Wadding may also be useful alongside hair and coir materials.

Professional Upholstery Fillings from Livedale

Livedale supplies upholstery fillings for professional upholsterers, furniture restorers, soft furnishing makers and domestic customers working on repair or restoration projects. Whether you are rebuilding a chair seat, restoring traditional furniture or adding firmer support to upholstery work, this range provides practical materials for strong, structured results