Cushion Fillers

Cushions play an important role in the overall interior design. But, in addition to the decorative aspect, they have a practical purpose of use. Indeed, on such pillows it is pleasant to lie down during rest, they make sitting on the sofa more comfortable, they can be used as a pouf. If, as a rule, the external coating of the product is responsible for the decorative effect, then convenience and durability provide a high-quality filler.

Filler for sofa cushions should ideally meet the following requirements:

• to be resilient maintain their shape after the washing process, do not deform and quickly restore volume after contact with the human body;
• have a hypoallergenic composition, which does not provoke allergic reactions;
• be breathable - the filler, like the fabric of the cover, should not impede the full breath of a person;
• match optimal stiffness;
• easy Wash and clean.

In their structure, fillers for sofa cushions can be both natural and artificial origin.

These include primarily duck, goose, chicken and swan fluff, as well as a feather. The base can be vegetable: aromatic herbs, buckwheat husks, wood shavings. Cotton wool also belongs to natural fillers. Recently, natural latex has sometimes been used for filling.

Most often, holofiber is used as artificial filling for pillows; it consists of polyester fibers in the form of balls. Inexpensive options are synthetic winterizer and furniture foam.

Polystyrene has a fine-grained composition and is made from a special substance styrene, it contains about 90% of air. Sintepuh is like bird fluff, and stratofiber is like wool.

Choosing the basis for stuffing sofa cushions, it should be noted that natural fillers from bird fluff and feathers, despite their lightness, softness and breathability, can provoke allergies to dust mites. In addition, they are quite difficult to care for. Plant components are short-lived and can also cause various allergic symptoms. Vata quickly lumps into lumps, hardening and losing shape. Natural latex is resilient and pleasant to the touch, but costs too much.

Currently, synthetic materials, for example, holofiber, are often used for stuffing sofa cushions. It is easy to care for, durable, easy to restore shape, breathable, lightweight, hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly, has a long service life. Foam and sintepon fillers are also easy to care for, but very short-lived. Polystyrene is a light, inexpensive material, it is breathable and prevents the penetration of moisture. The sintepuh is hygroscopic and easy to care for, and pillows with silicone balls are ideal for small children.

You can easily replace the old filler with a new one at home. The best option for this is holofiber, since it fully meets all the requirements of an ideal filler for sofa cushions. One small pillow will require approximately 500 g of this material. It’s easy to get it It is widely represented on sale both in ordinary retail outlets and in various online stores.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the filler include a number of steps.

1. Remove the cover from the sofa cushion, wash it if necessary.
2. Using scissors, a knife or a blade, carefully spread the seam on one side of the pillow.
3. Carefully wrap the pillowcase with the old stuff in the disposal bag.
4. After that, you need to shake the pillowcase well and wash it. If it has become dilapidated, then buy a new one of a similar size in advance.
5. Then slowly fill the dried pillowcase with holofiber.
6. Shake the pillow so that the filler is evenly distributed inside.
7. Sew the hole manually or using a sewing machine. When working on the machine, a double seam should be used, it is more durable.
8. Put the cover on the pillowcase and fasten it.

With the help of such simple manipulations, you can independently change the filler and extend the life of the sofa cushion for a considerable number of years.

You will learn more about how to make a sofa cushion with a synthetic winterizer yourself.