can you wrap foam with fiberfill

Yes, and Your Cushions Will Look Better for It

Can you wrap foam with fiberfill? Absolutely, and it's one of the easiest ways to give a homemade cushion a professional, upholstered finish. A layer of polyester fiberfill or batting softens the hard edges of foam, fills out the cover so it looks plump instead of boxy, and reduces friction so the fabric doesn't wear thin at the corners.

Why Upholsterers Wrap Foam

• Fuller shape: Batting crowns the cushion and fills loose spots in the cover.
• Softer feel: It adds a plush top layer over firm foam.
• Longer life: It buffers the fabric against foam abrasion and helps the cover slide on smoothly.

How to Wrap It

Choose the Right Batting

Bonded polyester batting, often called Dacron wrap, holds together well and won't clump like loose stuffing. Pick a thicker loft for seat cushions and a thinner loft for backs and pillows.

Wrap and Secure

Lay the batting over the top, front, and bottom of the foam, trim the excess at the sides, and tack it in place with spray adhesive or a few loose hand stitches.

Ready to start? Browse the batting and fiberfill options below to find the right fit for your project.