12mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide

12mm Scrim Foam for Deep Quilting and Automotive Upholstery

This 12mm scrim foam is a 60″ wide upholstery padding and backing material for automotive trimming, deep quilting, car seats, door cards, decorative panels and other applications where substantial padding depth is required.

A thin scrim is laminated to one side of the foam. This helps stabilise the material during handling and protects the foam from tearing when it is sewn.

At 12mm thick, this foam creates considerably more depth than lighter 3mm, 6mm or 8mm scrim foam and provides a fuller padded effect than 10mm.

It can be sewn or glued and used behind suitable leather, vinyl, leatherette and upholstery fabrics.

Product Specification

• Thickness: 12mm
• Width: 60″
• Construction: Foam with scrim laminated to one side
• Purchase options: Per metre, per roll or per 25m roll
• Application: Automotive trimming, deep quilting and padded upholstery
• Suitable for: Sewing or bonding
• Foam colour: May vary

What Is 12mm Scrim Foam Used For?

12mm scrim-backed foam is designed for applications where the padding itself needs to make a visible contribution to the finished upholstery.

Typical applications include:

• Car seats
• Seat centre panels
• Seat bolsters
• Headrests
• Vehicle door cards
• Automotive trim panels
• Campervan interiors
• Motorhome panels
• Deep diamond quilting
• Channel stitching
• Fluted upholstery
• Leather backing
• Vinyl backing
• Fabric backing
• Headboards
• Bed panels
• Furniture panels
• Upholstered wall panels
• Decorative padded features

The additional foam depth makes stitched patterns more pronounced and produces a fuller upholstered appearance.

12mm Scrim Foam for Car Seats

12mm automotive scrim foam is particularly suited to customised car seats where a substantial padded finish is required.

It can be used behind:

• Automotive fabric
• Leather
• Vinyl
• Leatherette
• Faux suede

The additional depth allows stitched patterns to stand out more strongly than with thinner scrim foam.

This makes 12mm particularly useful for:

• Custom seat centres
• Quilted inserts
• Bolster sections
• Headrests
• Restyled vehicle interiors
• Bespoke automotive upholstery

Browse Automotive & Headlining Fabrics for suitable vehicle covering materials.

12mm Scrim Foam for Deep Diamond Quilting

One of the strongest applications for 12mm scrim foam is deep diamond quilting.

When the covering and foam are stitched together, the foam compresses beneath the stitch lines while remaining raised between them.

The greater foam thickness creates more pronounced three-dimensional definition.

12mm scrim foam can be used for:

• Diamond quilting
• Cross-hatch patterns
• Parallel stitched channels
• Horizontal quilting
• Vertical fluting
• Custom automotive upholstery
• Leather seat panels
• Quilted vinyl
• Upholstered wall panels
• Decorative furniture panels

The finished appearance will depend on the foam thickness, covering material, stitch spacing and thread tension.

12mm Foam Behind Leather

12mm scrim foam provides substantial body beneath leather and is well suited where a visibly padded finish is part of the design.

Typical applications include:

• Quilted automotive seats
• Leather door-card inserts
• Headrests
• Custom trim panels
• Furniture panels
• Decorative stitched leatherwork

For a flatter leather panel, choose a thinner scrim foam.

For deep quilting where the raised areas need greater prominence, 12mm provides substantially more definition.

12mm Foam Behind Vinyl and Leatherette

Vinyl and leatherette can also be backed with 12mm scrim foam for a full, padded appearance.

Applications include:

• Vehicle seats
• Door cards
• Campervan trim
• Motorhome interiors
• Furniture panels
• Custom automotive upholstery
• Decorative stitched sections

The scrim backing helps support the foam during sewing and makes it better suited to stitched upholstery work than unsupported foam.

12mm Foam Behind Upholstery Fabric

12mm scrim foam can be used behind suitable upholstery fabric where significant padding depth is required.

Potential applications include:

• Headboards
• Bed panels
• Chair backs
• Upholstered furniture panels
• Decorative wall panels
• Quilted fabric sections
• Feature upholstery

The foam helps transform a flat covering into a softer, fuller and more three-dimensional upholstered surface.

12mm Scrim Foam for Door Cards and Interior Panels

12mm foam can create a strongly padded appearance on custom door cards and other vehicle interior panels.

It is particularly useful where the design intentionally incorporates:

• Quilting
• Raised inserts
• Padded sections
• Decorative stitching
• Contrasting upholstered panels

Because 12mm foam adds significant thickness, always check clearance around:

• Door handles
• Switches
• Speakers
• Trim clips
• Fasteners
• Panel edges

For vehicle trim removal, installation and upholstery equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

Why Choose 12mm Scrim Foam?

Choose 12mm scrim-backed foam when you need:

• Deep upholstery padding
• Strong diamond quilting
• Pronounced stitch definition
• Substantial padding behind leather
• Full padded vinyl panels
• Custom automotive seat sections
• Deep door-card upholstery
• Upholstered feature panels
• Foam suitable for sewing
• A strong three-dimensional finish

It is particularly useful where padding is intended to form part of the visual design rather than simply sitting unseen beneath the covering.

10mm or 12mm Scrim Foam?

For slightly less depth, choose 10mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide.

Choose 10mm scrim foam when you need:

• Deep but versatile padding
• Strong quilting
• Slightly less panel thickness
• Greater flexibility
• A pronounced but controlled upholstered finish

Choose 12mm scrim foam when you need:

• More quilting depth
• Stronger stitch definition
• Greater padding body
• A fuller leather or vinyl finish
• More pronounced three-dimensional patterns

Although there is only 2mm difference in nominal thickness, that additional depth can noticeably change the appearance of quilted upholstery.

12mm or 18mm Scrim Foam?

For maximum depth within the Livedale scrim foam range, choose 18mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide.

Choose 12mm when you want:

• Deep quilting
• Substantial padding
• A pronounced finish without maximum bulk
• A versatile heavier scrim foam

Choose 18mm where you need:

• Very deep quilting
• Heavily padded panels
• Maximum stitch relief
• A highly pronounced upholstered appearance

The 18mm product is more specialised, while 12mm remains suitable for a broader range of deep-padding applications.

8mm or 12mm Scrim Foam?

For a lighter and more flexible padded finish, choose 8mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide.

Choose 8mm for:

• General automotive upholstery
• Moderate-to-pronounced padding
• Greater flexibility
• Less finished panel thickness

Choose 12mm where depth and visual definition are more important.

Need Thinner Scrim Foam?

For lighter applications, Livedale also supplies 6mm Scrim Foam 54″ Wide and 3mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide.

These thinner grades are better suited to applications where:

• Minimal bulk is required
• The foam is primarily acting as backing
• Clearance around fittings is limited
• A subtle padded effect is preferred

Browse the complete Scrim Foam range to compare all available thicknesses.

12mm Scrim Foam for Campervans and Motorhomes

12mm scrim foam is also useful for campervan, caravan and motorhome interiors where a substantial upholstered finish is required.

Potential applications include:

• Decorative wall panels
• Side panels
• Door trims
• Seating panels
• Storage panels
• Quilted sections
• Upholstered feature panels

The deeper foam can help turn a flat trim board into a softer, more substantial interior feature.

Bonding 12mm Scrim Foam

12mm scrim foam can be bonded as well as sewn.

Choose an adhesive suitable for:

• The foam
• Covering material
• Substrate
• Installation environment
• Expected operating temperature

Vehicle interiors can reach high temperatures, particularly around roofs and windows.

For suitable automotive trimming applications, choose Trimbond High Temperature Spray Adhesive.

Before bonding:

• Remove deteriorated foam
• Remove loose adhesive residue
• Clean the substrate
• Test adhesive compatibility
• Apply adhesive evenly
• Avoid soaking the foam
• Observe the recommended tack time
• Position carefully
• Apply even pressure
• Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions

Sewing 12mm Scrim Foam

The scrim laminated to one side helps support the foam while it is being sewn.

For deep quilted work:

• Test the complete material combination on an offcut
• Check stitch spacing
• Check thread tension
• Allow for substantial foam compression
• Keep stitch lines consistent
• Check the finished depth before cutting large panels
• Allow adequate material around edges and seams

The thicker the foam, the more the spacing and tension of the stitching will influence the finished appearance.

Cutting and Shaping 12mm Scrim Foam

12mm scrim foam can be cut with suitable sharp upholstery tools.

For accurate results:

• Measure carefully
• Mark the required shape
• Use a sharp blade or cutting tool
• Cut on a suitable work surface
• Avoid stretching the foam
• Test-fit before sewing or bonding

Browse Knives & Foam Cutters for upholstery cutting equipment.

For specialist vehicle trim tools, browse Car Trimming Tools.

Scrim Foam Is Not Main Seat Support Foam

12mm scrim foam is a surface-padding, backing and quilting material.

Despite its greater thickness, it should not be confused with supportive upholstery foam designed to carry body weight.

It is not intended to replace the main foam in:

• Sofa seat cushions
• Chair seat cushions
• Bench cushions
• Mattress cores
• Main automotive seat structures

For supportive bespoke upholstery foam, use Foam Cut to Size.

12mm Scrim Foam for Professional Automotive Trimming and Upholstery

The combination of 12mm thickness, 60″ width and scrim backing makes this foam particularly useful for professional automotive trimmers, upholsterers, furniture makers, campervan converters and specialist upholstery workrooms.

It provides substantial depth for quilted and stitched panels while remaining suitable for a wide range of automotive and furniture upholstery applications.

Browse Scrim Foam for alternative thicknesses.

For vehicle covering materials, browse Automotive & Headlining Fabrics.

For specialist automotive upholstery equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

For suitable high-temperature automotive bonding applications, choose Trimbond High Temperature Spray Adhesive.

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For help choosing the correct scrim foam thickness for your automotive or upholstery project, contact Livedale.