Description
36″ Wide 85g Polyester Wadding for Light Upholstery Padding
This 36″ wide 85g (2½oz) polyester wadding fibre cushion wrap provides a lightweight layer of softness over upholstery foam without adding the bulk associated with heavier fibre wraps.
With approximately 10mm loft, this light Dacron wrap is particularly useful for chair cushions, bench pads, headboards, furniture panels and general upholstery where only a subtle padded finish is required.
The 36″ width provides a useful middle-ground between narrower 27″ rolls and wider 54″ polyester wadding, making it a versatile workshop size for many medium-width upholstery projects.
Product Specification
- Width: 36″
- Weight: 85g (2½oz)
- Roll length: 50 metres
- Approximate loft: 10mm
- Material: Polyester fibre wadding
- Application: Light cushion wrapping, foam finishing and upholstery padding
What Is 2½oz Polyester Wadding Used For?
85g polyester wadding is the lightest weight in the Livedale Dacron range.
It is intended for applications where a small amount of softness, edge rounding or surface padding is required without creating a heavily padded or overfilled appearance.
Typical applications include:
- Chair cushions
- Dining chair pads
- Bench seat pads
- Light sofa cushion wrapping
- Headboards
- Chair backs and arms
- Upholstered furniture panels
- Footstools
- Caravan and campervan interiors
- Boat and marine upholstery
- Furniture repair and refurbishment
- General soft furnishing work
Why Choose 85g 2½oz Dacron?
Light Padding Without Excessive Bulk
At approximately 10mm loft, 2½oz polyester wadding provides a subtle softening layer.
This makes it particularly useful when working with close-fitting covers or upholstered components where heavier Dacron could add too much thickness.
Softens Foam Edges and Corners
Bare upholstery foam can create quite defined edges beneath fabric.
Wrapping the foam with lightweight polyester wadding helps soften these edges and creates a smoother transition between the foam core and upholstery cover.
Improves the Finish Beneath Upholstery Fabric
Polyester fibre wrap creates a soft intermediate layer between foam and fabric.
This can help reduce the hard appearance of the underlying foam and give cushions and upholstered panels a smoother finished profile.
Why Choose 36″ Wide Polyester Wadding?
The 36″ width is a versatile choice for medium-sized upholstery projects.
It provides more coverage than a 27″ roll without the additional width of a 54″ roll, making it particularly suitable for:
- Medium-sized chair cushions
- Bench pads
- Chair backs
- Headboards
- Furniture panels
- Upholstery arms and backs
- General workshop use
Selecting a roll width suited to the project can reduce unnecessary trimming and material waste.
For smaller cushions and narrower work, consider 27″ wide wadding. For large sofa cushions, wide benches and larger upholstered panels, 54″ wide polyester wadding may be more suitable.
Bond Dacron Securely to the Foam
Polyester wadding should be securely bonded to the foam using Livedale Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive.
Leaving Dacron loose around the foam can allow the fibre to move as the cushion is pushed into its cover or as upholstery fabric is positioned.
Bonding the wrap in place helps:
- Keep the Dacron evenly positioned
- Prevent movement during assembly
- Reduce folding and bunching
- Maintain consistent padding around edges and corners
- Produce a smoother finished shape
- Make the wrapped foam easier to handle
Apply a light, even coat of adhesive in accordance with the product instructions rather than saturating the fibre.
The aim is to secure the wadding while retaining its soft loft.
Is 2½oz Polyester Wadding the Right Weight?
Choose 2½oz polyester wadding when you need light padding rather than a heavily plumped finish.
As a general guide:
- 2½oz provides light padding and subtle edge softening
- 4½oz is a useful general-purpose cushion wrap
- 8oz provides greater loft and a fuller finish
- 10½oz provides heavier cushion wrapping and generous padding
- 14oz provides maximum loft and the fullest finish
If additional fullness is required, move up to one of the heavier weights in the Polyester Wadding range.
Using Polyester Wadding with Foam and Stockinette
For replacement cushion interiors, start with correctly selected Foam Cut to Size to provide the main support and shape.
Bond the polyester wadding around the foam using Livedale Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive so it remains securely positioned.
Once wrapped, Stockinette can be fitted over the cushion interior to help contain the fibre and reduce friction when fitting the cushion into its cover.
A typical cushion construction is:
Foam core → spray adhesive → polyester wadding → stockinette → cushion cover
The foam supplies the support, the polyester wadding softens the surface and edges, and the stockinette helps with handling and cover fitting.
Lightweight Dacron for Professional and DIY Upholstery
36″ wide 85g polyester wadding is suitable for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, repair workshops and customers carrying out their own furniture refurbishment.
Its combination of a versatile 36″ width and lightweight 2½oz construction makes it particularly useful for regular workshop jobs where only a modest amount of padding is required.
Browse the complete Polyester Wadding range for alternative weights and widths.
For firmer padding materials and other upholstery layers, visit Felts & Wadding.
For help choosing the correct Dacron weight, roll width or foam for your project, contact Livedale.
