Summary: There are three main types of cushion filling: foam, feather, and polyester fiber. Foam is the most popular and resilient, while feather and fibers form part of the filling for comfort. The most comfortable cushions come with down but are also the most expensive.
There are three main types of cushion fillings: Foam, fiber, and feather. In the majority of cases cushion, inserts will use a combination of at least two of these fillings. The combinations vary and will depend on the cost, level of comfort, and the durability the customer expects from the cushion. Let’s take a look at the main fillings and their characteristics.
Foam is the most popular cushion filling by a wide margin. The popularity of foam is due to its resilience, and the ability to mold it into any shape or size. It is also easy to manipulate, even at home, which makes it very popular for DIY projects.
Feather and fiber are popular for seat and back cushions, for their comfort and softness. However, they do require regular plumping to maintain shape. The biggest issue with feathers is that a lot of people have some form of allergy and only realize it after they buy the cushions.
For the ultimate in comfort, people should buy down cushions. As the premium choice in cushion filling, they are also the most expensive. Down cushions require more maintenance than others, with pure down cushions requiring daily maintenance.
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