Upholstery Hessian, Calico, Cambric & Lining Fabrics

Hessian & Lining Cloths
Hessian & Lining Cloths

Foam4U’s Lining Cloths & Hessians range includes hessian, calico, cambric, corovin, interliner and more — perfect for sofa platforms, cushions, bases and professional upholstery finishing.

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Professional Upholstery Linings 📖

Our extensive range of lining cloths and hessians is designed to meet the needs of upholsterers, furniture makers, and DIY projects.

Hessian (Burlap) 🌾

  • Available in four different weights and multiple widths.

  • Sold by the metre or full roll.

  • Decorative coloured hessians also available.

  • Ideal for spring canvas, stuffing, and stitching work.

Platform & Cushion Linings 🛋️

  • 100% cotton and polycotton platform cloths in multiple qualities and colours.

  • Needle punch and polyester linings for sofa platforms and the underside of non-reversible cushions.

Fire Retardant Options 🔥

  • Crib 5 inter-liner available in two varieties, used when top fabric has not been FR treated.

Calico, Cambric & Corovin 🧵

  • Calico – lining material beneath top fabric for a quality finish.

  • Cambric – cotton with waxed finish to stop feathers working through cushion covers.

  • Corovin White – for cushion ticks and inner cases.

  • Corovin Black – for sofa and chair bases.


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FAQs ❓

What’s the difference between calico and cambric?

  • Calico is a plain lining cloth used beneath top fabric for a smooth finish. Cambric has a waxed finish to stop feathers from escaping cushion covers.

When should I use interliner?

  • Use Crib 5 interliner when the top fabric hasn’t been treated with fire retardant, to meet safety standards.

Is hessian only for traditional upholstery?

  • No, hessian is versatile — it’s used in spring canvassing, stuffing, stitching work, and even for decorative creative projects.