Description
36″ Wide 475g Polyester Wadding for Maximum Cushion Loft
This 36″ wide 475g (14oz) polyester wadding fibre cushion wrap provides the greatest loft and most substantial padding in the Livedale polyester wadding range.
With approximately 45mm loft, this extra-thick Dacron cushion wrap is designed for upholstery projects where a very full, soft and generously rounded finish is required.
Often referred to as 14oz Dacron, heavy polyester cushion wrap, foam wrap or upholstery wadding, it is particularly suited to deep sofa cushions, armchair cushions, bench seating, window seats and larger upholstery projects requiring significant build-up around the foam.
Product Specification
- Width: 36″
- Weight: 475g (14oz)
- Roll length: 15 metres
- Approximate loft: 45mm
- Material: Polyester fibre wadding
- Application: Maximum-loft cushion wrapping, foam padding and heavy upholstery finishing
What Is 14oz Polyester Wadding Used For?
475g polyester wadding is a very heavy upholstery fibre wrap used when substantial softness and loft are required around a foam cushion.
The foam provides the main support and structure, while the polyester fibre creates a thick, soft outer layer beneath the fabric cover.
This helps soften firm foam edges and creates a noticeably fuller, more rounded cushion profile.
Typical applications include:
- Deep sofa seat cushions
- Armchair cushions
- Bench seat cushions
- Window seats
- Large chair pads
- Footstools and ottomans
- Caravan and motorhome seating
- Campervan cushions
- Boat and marine seating
- Furniture refurbishment
- Upholstery projects requiring maximum padding
Why Choose 475g 14oz Dacron Cushion Wrap?
Maximum 45mm Loft
With approximately 45mm loft, 14oz polyester wadding provides significantly more build-up than lighter 2½oz, 4½oz, 8oz and 10½oz grades.
It is the right choice when the finished cushion needs a pronounced, deeply padded appearance.
Creates a Full, Rounded Cushion Shape
The thick polyester fibre softens the straight edges and corners of cut upholstery foam and helps create a more rounded cushion profile.
This can be particularly useful on deep seating and larger cushions where a generous upholstered appearance is part of the finished look.
Adds Surface Softness Around Supportive Foam
The foam remains responsible for the main support of the cushion.
The polyester wadding adds the softer outer layer, allowing a supportive foam core to retain its structure while producing a softer, fuller finish beneath the upholstery fabric.
Why Choose 36″ Wide Polyester Wadding?
The 36″ width is a practical choice for medium and larger upholstery projects where a 27″ roll may be too narrow but a 54″ roll would create unnecessary waste.
36″ wide Dacron is particularly useful for:
- Sofa cushions
- Armchair cushions
- Bench seats
- Window seats
- Furniture backs
- Upholstered panels
- Caravan and campervan seating
- General workshop upholstery
Choosing a roll width suited to the finished project can reduce trimming, offcuts and unnecessary material waste.
For narrower cushions, consider 27″ wide wadding. For large sofa cushions, broad bench seating, headboards and wide furniture panels, 54″ wide polyester wadding may be more suitable.
Bond 14oz Dacron Securely to the Foam
Heavy polyester wadding should be bonded securely to the foam using Livedale Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive.
This is especially important with 14oz Dacron because the increased thickness means there is substantially more fibre to control while the cushion is being wrapped and fitted into its cover.
If the wadding is left loose, it can shift, fold or bunch as the cushion is pushed into the fabric cover. This can create uneven padding, visible lumps or areas where the fibre has moved away from the foam.
Bonding the polyester wadding securely helps:
- Keep the thick fibre evenly positioned
- Prevent movement during cover fitting
- Reduce folding and bunching
- Maintain consistent padding around edges and corners
- Create a smoother finished cushion profile
- Make the wrapped foam easier to handle
Apply only enough adhesive to hold the wadding securely in place. Saturating polyester fibre can flatten the loft and create harder patches, which defeats the purpose of using a soft cushion wrap. Livedale’s adhesive guidance specifically recommends keeping the wadding smooth, evenly tensioned and free from folds.
Is 14oz Polyester Wadding the Right Weight?
14oz polyester wadding is intended for projects where maximum loft and substantial padding are required.
As a general guide:
2½oz – light padding and subtle edge softening
4½oz – general-purpose cushion wrapping
8oz – fuller cushion wrapping with additional loft
10½oz – heavy cushion wrapping with generous padding
14oz – maximum loft and the fullest padded finish
Because 14oz wadding is approximately 45mm thick before compression, it can add significant bulk around the foam.
If you are working with an existing close-fitting cushion cover, a lighter grade may be more suitable.
Compare the complete Polyester Wadding range to choose the most appropriate weight and width.
Using 14oz Polyester Wadding with Foam and Stockinette
For replacement cushion interiors, start with correctly selected Foam Cut to Size to provide the supportive cushion core.
Bond the 14oz Dacron securely around the foam using Livedale Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive.
Once wrapped, Stockinette can be fitted over the cushion interior. Stockinette helps contain the wrapped assembly and reduces friction when fitting the cushion into its fabric cover.
A typical cushion construction is:
Foam core → spray adhesive → polyester wadding → stockinette → cushion cover
The foam provides the support, the polyester wadding adds softness and loft, and the stockinette helps with handling and cover fitting.
Extra-Thick Polyester Wadding for Upholstery
36″ wide 475g polyester wadding is suitable for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, repair workshops and customers carrying out their own cushion refurbishment.
Its combination of a practical 36″ width and maximum-loft 14oz construction makes it particularly useful for deep seating and larger upholstery projects where a very full, soft finish is required.
Browse alternative weights and widths in the Polyester Wadding range.
For firmer upholstery padding materials and structural layers, visit Felts & Wadding.
For the wider range of upholstery foam and filling materials, browse Foams & Fillings.
For help choosing the correct Dacron weight, roll width or upholstery foam for your project, contact Livedale.
