Polyester Wadding Fabric – Polyester Fibre Wadding

Polyester wadding fabric is a lightweight, versatile and durable textile wadding made from 100% polyester fibres. With a fabric width of 150cm, it is suitable for upholstery, cushions, quilting, bedding, curtains, soft furnishings, craft projects and a wide range of interior applications.

Our polyester fibre wadding is available in a choice of weights, allowing you to select the most suitable thickness and loft for your project. The material is supplied in 50g, 100g, 150g and 170g weights and can be ordered according to your requirements.

Polyester wadding is sometimes referred to as polyester fibre, hollow fibre, polyester batting, upholstery wadding or Dacron. It is a popular alternative to traditional natural-fibre wadding because it is lightweight, versatile and resistant to moisture.

Polyester Wadding Fabric Specification

Choose Your Polyester Wadding Weight

Different projects require different levels of loft and padding. Our polyester wadding is available in several weights so you can select the material that best suits your intended application.

What Is Polyester Wadding?

Polyester wadding is a nonwoven textile material made from polyester fibres. The fibres are formed into a soft, airy layer that provides cushioning, insulation and loft without adding excessive weight.

Polyester fibre wadding is widely used in upholstery, quilting and soft furnishings because it is easy to handle, cut and incorporate into finished products. Depending on the weight selected, it can provide anything from a light layer of padding to a more substantial cushioning effect.

Unlike some natural-fibre fillings, polyester is non-absorbent and resistant to mildew and mould, making polyester wadding a practical material for many indoor textile and furnishing applications.

Polyester Wadding for Upholstery

Polyester wadding is widely used by upholsterers and furniture manufacturers as a padding and finishing layer. It can be placed over suitable foam, fillings or other upholstery materials to create a smoother, softer surface before the final upholstery fabric is applied.

Typical upholstery applications include sofas, couches, chairs, seat cushions, headboards, furniture padding and soft furnishings.

The 150cm width makes the wadding convenient for covering relatively large areas while helping to reduce the number of joins required during upholstery work.

Polyester Wadding for Quilting

Polyester batting is a popular choice for quilting and patchwork. It can be positioned between the quilt top and backing fabric to provide warmth, loft and structure.

The different available weights allow quilters to choose a lighter or heavier wadding according to the desired finished appearance and level of padding.

Wadding for Cushions & Bedding

Polyester fibre wadding can also be used in cushions, pillows, bedding, mattresses and padded textile products.

It provides a soft layer of padding while remaining relatively lightweight and easy to work with during manufacture or refurbishment.

Polyester Wadding for Interior Design

Polyester wadding can be incorporated into interior design and decorative projects where a soft, lightweight padding material is required. It can be used behind fabrics to create additional volume and a softer appearance.

It can also be used for shop displays, exhibition displays, decorative features, props and interior design projects.

Polyester Wadding for Craft Projects

The material is easy to cut and shape, making it suitable for many sewing and craft applications. It can be incorporated into handmade cushions, soft toys, quilts, fabric decorations and other textile projects.

The 150cm width is particularly useful when larger areas need to be covered with a single piece of wadding.

Benefits of Polyester Fibre Wadding

• ✓ 100% polyester fibre construction
• ✓ 150cm wide
• ✓ Available in four weights
• ✓ Lightweight and versatile

• ✓ Suitable for upholstery and quilting
• ✓ Non-absorbent polyester fibre
• ✓ Resistant to mildew and mould
• ✓ Suitable for craft and soft furnishings

Polyester Wadding for Snow Effects & Displays

White polyester wadding can also be used creatively to produce snow effects and winter-themed displays. Its lightweight structure makes it useful for shop windows, stage displays, seasonal decorations, exhibitions and photography sets.

It can be layered or shaped to create different levels of volume, making it a versatile material for decorative and display work.

Polyester Wadding, Batting, Hollow Fibre & Dacron

You may see polyester wadding described using several different names, including polyester batting, polyester fibre, hollow fibre, upholstery batting and Dacron.

While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, products can differ in fibre type, construction, density and finish. Always check the product specification to ensure the material is appropriate for your particular application.

How to Choose the Correct Wadding Weight

The best polyester wadding weight depends on the amount of loft, padding and coverage required. As a general guide, lighter weights are useful where a thin layer is required, while heavier weights provide greater loft and padding.

For upholstery and furniture restoration, the required weight will depend on the construction of the furniture and the desired finished appearance. For quilting, the choice can depend on the desired warmth, loft and drape of the finished quilt.

If you are unsure which weight is most suitable, we recommend requesting a free fabric sample before placing a larger order.

Buy Polyester Wadding Fabric in the UK

If you are looking to buy polyester wadding fabric in the UK, KBT supplies polyester fibre wadding for upholstery, quilting, cushions, bedding, curtains, craft, displays and interior projects.

Available in a 150cm width and a choice of 50g, 100g, 150g and 170g weights, our polyester wadding provides a versatile solution for both domestic and commercial textile applications.

We supply customers including upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, interior designers, curtain makers, quilters, sewing enthusiasts, craftspeople and commercial textile businesses.