How much do I need?
It's a tricky question and there's not really a simple answer.
It depends on a number of factors: The size and shape of the item you want to fill, whether you want it firm or soft, whether you want it to be very springy, or are happy with something that squashes down. The table below should give you a ballpark idea of how much fibre you need for a given size of cushion, or pillow if using downs wool, eucalyptus or corn fibre. For feathers, multiply the amount by 1.25. If you would like a more accurate estimate, please contact us and provide us with the dimensions of your item in centimetres.
How much fibre?
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Cushion / pillow |
25cm x 25cm 35cm x 35cm 45cm x 45cm 50cm x 50cm 55cm x 55cm 65cm x 65cm 75cm x 75cm
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100 grams 250 grams 500 grams 700 grams 950 grams 1500 grams 1000 grams
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| Cube / box style cushion |
45cm x 45cm x 45cm 55cm x 55cm x 55cm 50cm x 50cm x 10cm 75cm x 75cm x 20cm 100cm x 100cm x 20cm
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2700 grams 5000 grams 750 grams 3500 grams 6000 grams
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| Bolster / cylinder |
20cm diameter x 50cm length 25cm diameter x 60cm length 30cm diameter x 70cm length
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1200 grams 2100 grams 3500 grams |
Compare our Fibres
Not sure which of our fibre fillings to choose? The table below enables you to view each of the different features side by side.
The row "Compare weight to polyester" indicates how much heavier than polyester filling. For example, Organic Cotton is 1.7 times heavier than polyester. This is an estimate only.
Still not sure? Purchase a mini sample pack or a custom sample pack to see and feel each of our fibre fillings or contact us for more information.
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Organic Cotton |
Downs Wool |
Eucalyptus Fibre |
Corn Fibre |
Feathers |
Buckwheat Hulls |
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Compare weight to polyester (polyester = 1) |
1.7 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 4 |
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Softness (1=Not soft - 5=Very soft) |
4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Colour | Off-white | Off-White | White | White | White | Brown/black |
| Appearance |
Fine, even fibres, short staple. Separates easily. Airborne particles when disturbed. Has "fresh linen" smell. |
Clean, even texture, long staple, combed. Light lanolin smell. |
Clean, even texture, long staple, combed |
Clean, even texture, long staple, combed |
Variable sized feathers. |
Seed husks approx. 3mm in diametre. Free flowing. Can be crushed with due force. |
| Fill Performance |
Very soft. Can compress, but easily plumped. Can easily be molded into shape. |
Soft, firm, even fill. Good loft. Some compres- sion after long term use. Easily plumped. |
Soft, even fill. Some compres- sion after long term use, leading to a lower profile, firmer item. |
Soft, even fill. Good loft. Some compres- sion after long term use. Easily plumped. |
Can compress after long term use. Plump regularly, and mold into shape. |
Product free flows when not packed firmly. Can be easily molded into shape. Comparatively heavy. |
| Uses |
Soft toys, bears and small craft projects, cushions |
Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds. |
Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds. |
Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds. |
Cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters. |
Bolsters, cushions, pillows. |
| Washability |
Yes, but not recommended |
Yes, but not recommended |
Yes, but not recommended |
Yes, but not recommended |
With care, but not recommended |
No |
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Environmental Footprint |
Certified organic. No chemicals used in production or treatment. Biodegradable. |
No chemicals used in harvesting wool. Biodegradable. |
From sustainably forested timber. Non-toxic chem- icals, low energy low emission production. Biodegradable. |
60% less fossil fuels used in production compared to polyester fibre. Biodegadable. |
By product of duck / chicken farming. Feathers are steam cleaned. No chemicals. Biodegradable. |
Ultilisation of the "waste" product of buckwheat grain production. Biodegradable. |
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Allergy Information |
Non-allergenic |
Non allergenic. Resistant to mould, mildew and bacteria. |
Non-allergenic. Antibacterial properties. |
Non-allergenic. Antibacterial properties. |
Low allergenic |
May not be suitable for those with wheat intolerance or allergy. |
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Country of Origin |
India | Australia | China | China | Australia | Australia |
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Animal product |
No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |