dacron vs polyfill

Comparing dacron vs polyfill for your next cushion or pillow? Both are polyester, but they are made in different forms and do different jobs. Knowing which one to use helps your project look full, feel soft and hold its shape.

What Is Dacron?

Dacron is a trade name for polyester, and in upholstery it usually means dacron batting: a bonded sheet of fiber sold by the roll or yard. It is wrapped around foam to soften hard edges, fill out the cover and keep fabric from sliding.

Best Uses for Dacron Batting

• Wrapping foam seat and bench cushions
• Padding chair seats and headboards
• Adding a crowned, rounded look to boxed cushions

What Is Polyfill?

Polyfill, or polyester fiberfill, is loose, fluffy fiber used as stuffing. You pack it by hand into a cover until it reaches the firmness you like.

Best Uses for Polyfill

• Throw pillows and pillow forms
• Stuffed toys and soft crafts
• Topping up flat cushions

Which Should You Choose?

Choose dacron when you need a smooth cushion wrap over foam, and polyfill when you need pillow stuffing for loose-fill shapes. Many projects use both. Browse the batting and fiberfill options below to find the right fit for your project.