dacron vs fiberfill
Weighing dacron vs fiberfill for your next cushion or pillow project? Both are made from polyester, but they do very different jobs. Picking the right one is the difference between a crisp, professional cushion and a lumpy, flat one.
What Is Dacron Batting?
Dacron is a trade name for polyester fiber. In upholstery, the term usually refers to bonded polyester batting sold in sheets or rolls. It is most often wrapped around foam.
- Softens sharp foam edges and fills out the cover
- Helps fabric slide on smoothly and reduces wear
- Ideal for seat cushions, headboards and chair backs
What Is Fiberfill?
Polyester fiberfill is loose, fluffy stuffing that you pack by hand. It conforms to any shape and can be added or removed to adjust firmness.
- Great for throw pillows, stuffed toys and pillow forms
- Good for topping up tired back cushions
- Washable and easy to fluff back into shape
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Dacron when you need a smooth, even layer over foam. Reach for fiberfill when you need moldable loft inside a cover. Many projects use both: foam wrapped in Dacron, with fiberfill tucked into the corners.
Browse our batting and stuffing options below to find the right padding for your project.
