Polyester Wadding & Pillow Stuffing

Pillow Stuffing and Polyester Wadding by the Metre

If you're after reliable pillow stuffing for a sewing project, our polyester wadding gives you six thicknesses to pick from, sold by the metre, plus a loose fill option in a 1000 gram bag. It's a straightforward material: lightweight, easy to cut, and forgiving to work with even if you're new to quilting or cushion-making. Whether you're topping up an old cushion, padding a quilt, or building a warm throw from scratch, there's a weight here that fits the job.

Thicknesses and What They're For

The wadding comes in six weights, each suited to a different kind of project:

• 60 gram/m², thin and airy, works well as interlining for quilted bags and lightweight garments
• 100 gram/m², a medium-weight all-rounder for cushions and light quilts
• 150 gram/m², a bit thicker, gives cushions extra softness
• 200 gram/m², firm and warm, suited to winter cushions and quilted jackets
• 300 gram/m², a thick layer for blankets and larger cushions
• 400 gram/m², the heaviest option, built for sleeping bags and heavy blankets

Alongside the rolls we also stock loose polyester filling in a 1000 gram bag, handy for topping up cushions, soft toys and pouffes without cutting a fixed shape.

Typical Uses

Pillow stuffing and polyester wadding turn up in more projects than you'd expect:

• Filling or refilling cushions and decorative pillows
• Padding quilts and patchwork work
• Lining quilted jackets and bodywarmers
• Reinforcing quilted bags and pouches
• Stuffing soft toys and pouffes
• Adding insulation to blankets and sleeping bags

Choosing the Right Weight

Match the gram weight to the end result you want. Light quilted clothing and bags call for 60-100 gram/m². Cushions and decorative pillows sit comfortably in the 100-200 gram/m² range. For warm throws, go 200-300 gram/m², and for heavy insulation or sleeping bags, 300-400 gram/m² does the job. Need loose fill for soft toys or a pouffe instead of a flat layer? The 1000 gram bag is the better pick.

Working with Polyester Wadding

This is a forgiving material to sew with. It cuts cleanly with sharp scissors or a rotary cutter, and a standard household machine handles it fine with a universal needle in size 80-90. For the thicker rolls, a jeans needle feeds more smoothly. The wadding is machine washable, dries fast, holds its shape after repeated use, and doesn't trigger allergies the way down or wool can, which makes it a practical filling for households where that matters.

Ordering and Delivery

You order the wadding by the metre with no minimum quantity, so it works just as well for a single cushion as for a batch of quilted bags. Pricing steps down for larger quantities, and everything ships from our warehouse in Tilburg across Europe. While you're browsing haberdashery essentials, it's worth checking our range of Zippers YKK too, useful if you're closing off cushion covers or quilted jackets made with this same wadding.

In Short

Polyester wadding and pillow stuffing cover a wide range of jobs, from a simple cushion refill to a full sleeping bag lining. With six thicknesses by the metre and a loose-fill bag alongside them, there's enough choice to match almost any project without overcomplicating the decision. Take a look through the range and pick the weight that fits what you're making.