upholstery padding supplies

The right upholstery padding supplies make the difference between a chair that looks plush for a season and one that stays comfortable for years. Whether you're reupholstering a dining chair, rebuilding a sofa cushion or padding a headboard, the layers under your fabric shape the final look and feel.

Choosing Your Padding Layers

Upholstery Foam

Foam is the core of most seats and cushions. Look at density for durability and firmness for feel: higher-density foam holds its shape longer on seats that get daily use, while softer foam suits backs and accent pillows.

Batting and Dacron Wrap

Polyester batting and Dacron wrap go over the foam to soften hard edges, fill out corners and help fabric glide smoothly. A wrapped cushion looks fuller and reduces wear on your upholstery fabric.

Cotton Batting

Cotton batting is a traditional choice for padding chair seats, arms and tufted pieces, offering a firm, natural layer that compresses less than polyester.

What to Look For

• Thickness that matches your frame and the profile you want
• Density or loft suited to how often the piece is used
• Width and yardage enough to cover your project with extra for wrapping

Browse our furniture padding and cushion supplies below to find everything you need for your next project.