Fibre back cushions need to be oversized to fill out the cover properly. This guide explains how to take accurate measurements and get the right fit when ordering replacements.

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🪑 Replacing Fibre Back Cushions?

They need more fill than you think

Fibre compresses very easily. If you order a cushion to the exact size of your cover, you’ll end up with something flat, baggy, and uncomfortable. To get a full, supportive cushion that sits right, it needs to be made larger than the cover’s actual size.

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📏 How to Measure

Add 5cm to both directions

Lay the empty cushion cover flat and measure:

• Side to side (width)
• Top to bottom (height)

Measure seam to seam internally. Then add 5cm to both measurements when ordering. This gives us enough material to fill out the shape properly and avoids that underfilled, saggy look.

Example:
If your cover measures 60cm wide x 50cm high, order a 65cm x 55cm fibre cushion.

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📐 What About the Depth and Shape?

We calculate the crown height for you

Back cushions don’t usually have a thick border like seat cushions. Most are single-chambered with a flat stitched edge. However, fibre still needs a raised centre – what we call the crown – to give it shape and support.

You don’t need to calculate this. Once we know your cover measurements, we work out the correct crown height based on the type of cushion, its purpose, and the fill required. This means your cushion will sit full and upright, not flat or baggy.

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🧼 Daily Plumping Required

It’s part of the deal

Fibre back cushions will go flat without daily attention. They need to be plumped up regularly to hold their shape and keep their crown. If you want something lower maintenance, we’d recommend looking at foam or feather alternatives.

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📦 Send Us Your Covers

We’ll fill them for a perfect fit

For the most accurate result, send us your empty covers after placing the order. We’ll build your new back cushions to suit the exact shape, making sure the crown height and fill level are spot on.

Foam4U Unveils Tailored Comfort: Your Ultimate Guide to Customized Mattresses for Adventures”

Welcome to the Foam4U blog, where we embark on a journey into the world of bespoke comfort for caravans, campervans, boats, and motorhomes. With over a century of expertise, Foam4U takes pride in crafting premium mattresses, cushions, and upholstery designed to elevate your travel experience.

Tailored Comfort on the Road and Water: Foam4U’s Product Range
Bespoke Caravan Mattresses:

Immerse yourself in unparalleled comfort with mattresses tailored to fit your caravan seamlessly.
Choose from a variety of materials and sizes, ensuring a restful night’s sleep on every adventure.
Campervan Comfort:

Our custom campervan mattresses

guarantee a snug fit, providing the perfect retreat after a day of exploration.
Explore standard and made-to-measure options for personalized comfort.
Sailing in Luxury: Boat Mattresses and V Berths:

Experience the luxury of specially crafted boat mattresses designed for unique sleeping spaces.
V berth mattresses offer added comfort for your maritime journeys.
Motorhome Bliss:

Navigate the limited space of motorhomes with our specially designed mattresses.
Comfortable and durable options to transform your motorhome into a true home on wheels.
Pop-Top Roof Tent Adventures:

Optimize your pop-top roof tent experience with standard or made-to-measure mattresses.
Ensure a rejuvenating night’s sleep wherever your travels take you.
Enhance Your Bed: Memory Foam Mattress Toppers:

Elevate your existing mattress with our premium memory foam mattress toppers.
Choose from standard or custom-made options for an added layer of comfort.
Personalize Your Space: Custom Cushions and Covers:

Infuse your space with personality using our custom-made cushions and covers.
Select from a variety of fabrics and designs to suit your style.

While Foam4U won’t be at the upcoming events, we encourage you to draw inspiration from gatherings like the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC (February 13th to 18th) and Boat Life at the NEC (February 13th to 18th). These events are a great opportunity to gather ideas for your ideal travel setup.

Consider the possibilities showcased at these events and envision the ultimate comfort for your journeys. Then, turn to Foam4U to bring your ideas to life at a far more affordable cost. Our commitment to crafting customized mattresses, cushions, and upholstery ensures that your travel adventures remain extraordinary, with your comfort as our top priority.

Stay connected for valuable insights, tips, and exciting updates on achieving bespoke comfort for your on-road and on-water escapades. Your adventure truly begins with Foam4U – where tailored comfort meets affordability.

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Without a double the best foam for a Pop-Top. There a 3 elements to support Firmness, Density & Volume. Given most Pop-Top are less than 5cm thick one of the three elements (volume) is greatly reduced hence why a firm, high density foam is a good choice. Don’t be put off with the notion of firmness. It support that matters. Our customers have told us that without a doubt this is the best foam they have ever used in a Pop Top.

Top Tip: The border depth on your cover is NOT the finished thickness. A well fitted cushion is always thicker than the border width of the cover. When ordering we need the border depth of the cover NOT the finished thickness of the centre of the cushion.

Foam & Covers: In this listing you are giving us the size of the cover “front to back” “side to side” and the “boarder depth” Its best practice to add Dacron & Stockinette if ordering a foam interior. This gives the cover some extra loft and tightens up the fabric but will not effect the size of the cover at the edges but will give a fuller appearance towards the centre of the cover. If no Dacron or stockinet is ordered we will reduce the boarder depth of the cushion to ensure a tight fit

Feather/ Fibre & Covers : This type of filling gives a fully domed appearance When ordering make sure you measure your existing cover not an old interior. We will make your feather or fibre interiors with a matching boarder width. Take note that a feather or fibre cushion with a 10cm border will be 15cm plus at the centre

Confused ? Contact us we prefer to talk it through on the phone