Made from natural fibres, skin wadding prevents horsehair and coarse fillings from poking through. Creates a smooth, professional finish. Eco-friendly, easy to handle and trusted by upholsterers nationwide.
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£80.99
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Skin Wadding Natural Upholstery Layer, a traditional upholstery material made from natural fibres, used as a protective layer to stop horsehair, coir, or other coarse fillings from poking through to the fabric surface. It creates a smoother finish, protects your top cover, and helps upholstery last longer.
Also known as cotton wadding or carded cotton batting, skin wadding is a must-have in traditional upholstery and antique restoration.
🌿 Natural Fibres – breathable, eco-friendly and safe to use
🪑 Protective Layer – prevents coarse fillings working through to fabric
🧵 Traditional Upholstery Essential – trusted in antique & classic builds
✂️ Easy to Work With – can be cut, layered or shaped as needed
🔧 Smooth Finish – creates a professional look under your top cover
Traditional upholstery builds & restoration
Padding layer between horsehair/coir and top fabric
Antique chairs, sofas, and headboards
Smoothing uneven fillings before final fabric fitting
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💡 Designed for both DIY users and trade professionals, our upholstery tools and accessories help you achieve perfect results across any upholstery, seating, or restoration project.
Is Skin Wadding the same as cotton batting?Yes – skin wadding is often called cotton wadding or carded cotton batting in the upholstery trade.
Can it be layered?Yes – you can use multiple layers of skin wadding depending on the smoothness and thickness required.
Is it flame retardant?Being natural fibres, skin wadding is breathable and eco-friendly, but always check project requirements for FR compliance.
Foam4U supplies Skin Wadding for traditional upholstery and restoration work. Strong, natural and reliable, it’s the perfect barrier to prevent fillings from working through to fabric.
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