Choosing the right cushion filling is more than just a comfort preference — it affects how your furniture looks, feels, and lasts over time. Here’s a quick, honest guide to help you decide between feather and fibre cushion interiors for your seat or back cushions.

🪶 Feather Cushion Fillings

Feather-filled cushions offer that classic sink-in comfort — the kind you want to flop into after a long day. We use high-quality duck feather blends, typically Type 302 for seat pads and back cushions, sorted for structure and bulk.

✔️ Pros:

  • Soft and luxurious feel
  • Naturally breathable
  • Moulds to your shape
  • Easier to re-plump even after being left untouched

❗ Considerations:

  • Needs daily plumping to stay full and even
  • Not hypoallergenic
  • Can shift inside the cushion, which is why we use internal baffles for support

🪶 Good for: Those who like a traditional, relaxed sit with a natural feel.

🔧 Fibre Cushion Fillings

Fibre cushions are often chosen for their structured appearance and lower maintenance — at least at first. They’re filled with man-made hollow fibre or conjugate fibre, giving them a springy, foam-like bounce.

✔️ Pros:

  • Firmer feel and good initial shape
  • More resilient to pressure
  • Hypoallergenic and allergy-friendly
  • Lower daily maintenance (initially)

❗ Important Note:
Fibre cushions may seem “low maintenance,” but they still require regular plumping. If left untouched, the fibres compress permanently — and the ability to get them back into shape diminishes over time.

Unlike feather, which can bounce back with a good shake, compressed fibre tends to flatten and stay that way.

🧼 Top Tip: Rotate and plump fibre cushions daily — especially seat pads — to prolong their shape and lifespan.

🪑 Good for: Customers wanting firmer support or allergy-safe interiors.

⚖️ Which One’s Right for You?

FeatureFeather FillFibre Fill
Comfort feelSoft & sink-inFirmer & springy
Shape recoveryPlumps up easilyRequires daily attention
Hypoallergenic?NoYes
Maintenance levelDaily fluffingDaily plumping (critical)
Longevity (with care)HighMedium

📌 In Summary

  • Feather cushions give a natural, lived-in look and are more forgiving if you forget to plump them for a few days.
  • Fibre cushions start off looking smarter, but if you don’t plump them regularly, they’ll lose their shape and won’t bounce back like feather does.