v38 Firm Foam Sheets

V38 firm foam sheets are a strong, supportive choice for upholstery, seating, cushion replacement and general foam sheet use. Suitable for dining chairs, bench seating, window seats, headboards, footstools, sofa cushions, campervan seating, caravan cushions and boat seating, this firm blue foam offers dependable comfort for everyday domestic and light contract applications.

Available in full sheets and half sheets with a choice of thicknesses from thin padding layers through to deeper cushion foam. If you need exact sizes, shapes or cut pieces, you may find our made-to-measure Foam Cut to Size service a better-value option than buying a sheet and cutting it yourself.

 

 

Price range: £19.99 through £356.99

Price range: £19.99 through £356.99

Description

🟦 V38 Firm Foam Sheets for Cushions, Seating & Upholstery

Our V38 firm foam sheets are a versatile, supportive foam option for customers who need durable foam in sheet form. This grade is well suited to a wide range of everyday upholstery jobs, including replacement cushions, chair pads, bench seating, window seats, headboards, footstools, caravan cushions, campervan seating and boat seating.

V38 is a firm blue foam designed to offer a good balance of support, comfort and durability. It is a practical choice where the foam needs to hold its shape, cope with regular use and provide a firmer seating feel without being excessively hard.


✅ Best Uses for V38 Firm Foam Sheets

V38 firm foam is commonly used for:

  • Dining chair seat pads
  • Bench seating foam
  • Window seat cushions
  • Sofa and chair cushion interiors
  • Footstools and ottomans
  • Upholstered headboards
  • Caravan seating and cushions
  • Campervan seating and mattress-style pads
  • Boat cushions and seating
  • General upholstery and padding work
  • Domestic and light contract seating applications

For customers replacing tired, flattened or sagging cushion foam, V38 offers a firmer and more supportive feel than softer foam grades. It is a sensible option where comfort matters, but the foam still needs enough strength for regular sitting.


🛋️ Firm Foam for Everyday Seating

V38 is particularly useful for seat cushions and upholstery projects where a soft foam would compress too quickly. The firmer feel helps give cushions better structure and makes it suitable for jobs where the foam needs to support body weight rather than simply act as a light padding layer.

It can be used for domestic seating around the home, as well as leisure seating in campervans, caravans and boats where space is limited and the foam needs to work hard.


📏 Available Sheet Sizes & Thicknesses

This product is available in:

Sheet sizes:

  • Full Sheet: 240cm × 200cm
  • Half Sheet: 120cm × 200cm

Thickness options:

  • 5mm
  • 10mm
  • 15mm
  • 2.5cm
  • 5cm
  • 7.5cm
  • 10cm
  • 12.5cm
  • 15cm

Thinner sheets are useful for padding, lining, upholstery layers and craft-style uses. Thicker sheets are better suited to cushion interiors, seating pads and more supportive upholstery projects.


✂️ Should I Buy a Foam Sheet or Foam Cut to Size?

Buying foam in sheets can look like the cheapest option, especially if you are planning to cut several pieces yourself. However, it is not always the best-value route.

If you have a lot of waste foam left over, or if the shapes need to be accurate, our Foam Cut to Size service may work out more cost-effective. It also saves you the time and hassle of cutting the foam yourself.

As a general rule, if you expect more than around 10% off-cut waste, it is worth checking whether made-to-measure foam would be the better option.


🧰 Why Choose V38 Firm Foam?

V38 firm foam is a strong all-rounder for customers who want a supportive, durable foam sheet without moving into very specialist or ultra-firm grades.

Key benefits include:

  • Firm supportive feel
  • Suitable for regular domestic seating
  • Good choice for cushion replacement
  • Useful for upholstery and furniture repairs
  • Available in full and half sheets
  • Multiple thickness options
  • Suitable for home, caravan, campervan and boat seating
  • Can be cut, shaped or trimmed for many upholstery jobs

It is a practical, no-nonsense foam grade — the sort of dependable foam you use when you want the job done properly rather than having to redo it six months later.


🔥 V38 Firm Foam Sheet Specification

Specification Details
Foam Type V38 Firm Foam
Colour Blue
Feel Firm
Density 39kg per m³
Firmness 200 Newtons
Properties Flame retardant, low melamine
Rating “V” Heavy Domestic & Contract Grade
Sheet Options Full sheet or half sheet
Common Uses Seating, cushions, upholstery, benches, window seats, caravans, campervans and boats

🧭 Related Foam Options

If V38 is not quite right for your project, you may also want to compare it with:

Use V38 when you need a firm, supportive, general-purpose upholstery foam sheet. Use cut-to-size foam when accuracy, waste reduction and a cleaner finish matter more than simply buying a raw sheet.


❓ V38 Firm Foam Sheets FAQs

What is V38 firm foam best used for?

V38 firm foam is best used for seating, cushion replacement, upholstery, bench cushions, window seats, chair pads, caravan seating, campervan cushions and boat seating.

Is V38 foam suitable for sofa cushions?

Yes, V38 can be used for sofa and chair cushions where a firmer seating feel is required. For exact replacement sofa cushions, our Foam Cut to Size service may be more suitable than buying sheet foam.

Can I cut V38 foam myself?

Yes, V38 foam sheets can be cut at home, but getting a clean and accurate finish can be difficult without the right tools. If the foam needs to fit a cushion cover precisely, made-to-measure foam is usually the better option.

Is V38 foam suitable for caravans and campervans?

Yes, V38 firm foam can be used for caravan and campervan seating, cushions and simple mattress-style pads where a firm, supportive foam is required.

Is buying foam sheets cheaper than foam cut to size?

Not always. Foam sheets may look cheaper at first, but if you have off-cuts or inaccurate cutting, made-to-measure foam can work out better value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional information

Thickness

5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 2.5cm, 5cm, 7.5cm, 10cm, 12.5cm, 15cm

Size

Full Sheet (240cm × 200cm), Half Sheet (120cm × 200cm)