Collection: Cushion fabric
Discover all our best cushion fabrics in our Home Furnishing range. We have a huge range of cushion fabrics in Cotton panama, cotton, bouclé, velvet, wool, corduroy, chenille and linen blends so that you can create your dream interior with our cushion fabrics.
Choosing the Right Cushion Fabric
Choosing cushion fabric is a joy as there are so many options. Take into consideration the upholstery fabric and design of the sofa or chair the cushion will be sitting on, then you can be as conventional or as experimental as you like when selecting fabric.
Decide whether you need them to be hard-wearing and easy to clean or purely decorative. The best cushion fabrics are a combination of durable material and great design.
The Best Fabrics for Cushions
Cushions serve two purposes - to provide comfort and support while also looking attractive and enhancing sofas, chairs or beds. There are many suitable fabrics for cushions:
- Cotton (usually a heavyweight furnishing cotton)
- Brushed Panama (100% cotton)
- Corduroy (furnishing weight corduroy in 100% polyester)
- Tapestry (cotton and polyester blends)
- Linen (furnishing weight linen or linen and viscose blends)
- Velvet (furnishing weight velvet in 100% polyester)
- Bouclé (furnishing polyester and cotton blend)
- Chenille (100% polyester)
Look at a heavier weight fabric with a high Martindale rating for long-lasting cushions.
How Much Fabric for a Cushion Cover?
Our cushion tapestry panels measure 47cm x 47 cm for a medium-sized square cushion, for larger square cushions you will need 50cm x 50cm.
If you are purchasing fabric rather than ready made panels, you will need approximately 0.5 metres of 140cm width furnishing fabric for a 47cm square cushion; allow up to a metre for a 50cm square cushion once you leave a seam allowance.
Rectangular cushions usually measure 30cm x 50 cm so 0.5 metres of fabric should suffice.
Designer Cushion Fabrics
At Fabrics Galore we stock a range of designer fabrics suitable for cushions from British designers like William Morris, Cath Kidston, Orla Kiely and Emily Bond - and French design house, Maison Thevenon.
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Welcome to the Fabrics Galore London online store, packed full of beautiful fabrics to inspire your next dressmaking, patchwork quilting, craft or home furnishing sewing project. We stock a huge range of different materials alongside designer fabrics from Liberty, Cath Kidston, Orla Kiely, Laura Ashley, William Morris and Alexander Henry. We source the highest quality fabrics, so whether it be a cotton, linen, viscose, chambray, jersey or wool, we have you covered.Check out our dressmaking fabric for something with drape, fabulous Liberty cotton lawn prints, quilting fabrics for patchwork inspiration or the home furnishing section to pimp your pad. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get sewing!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell by the metre?
We sell by the half metre on our website (the price is therefore displayed by the half metre) to allow our customers more flexibility. If you wish to buy a metre, you need to buy two units, but don’t worry, it will always be cut in one continuous length.
Can I pay for next day delivery?
We can send your fabric by courier which should arrive the next day, for the additional cost of £12. The simplest way to do this is by sending us an email howdy@fabricsgalore.co.uk or by calling the shop on 0207 738 9589. We would need to know before 1pm, and we are unable to organise a Saturday delivery.
Can I buy your fabrics if I live outside the UK?
Yes, we ship to Europe. For all the details, see our Shipping Page.
Do you send out samples?
We do, our samples are 10 cm by the width of the fabric (usually 112cm or 137cm) and cost 10% of the fabric’s metre price plus £1.50 for postage. Simply go to our Request a Swatch page.
Is there an actual shop I can visit?
Yes, we have a shop in South London. All the fabrics, which are available online (and more) are in the shop alongside a small haberdashery and pattern range.
The address is 52-54 Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5RH.
Is it possible to get a wholesale price?
We are a fabric retailer rather than a wholesaler so the short answer is no, but if you are looking for a large quantity of fabric, it is best to email us on howdy@fabricsgalore.co.uk to see if we can help you out.
What does OEKO-TEX 100 mean?
OEKO-TEX 100 means the fabric has been tested for 100 harmful substances. The testing and certification process extends far beyond existing legal requirements, testing not only for substances already banned, but also for chemicals known to be unsafe, but not yet controlled by legislation. Fabrics which meet OEKO-TEX 100 are great for children’s clothing or underwear.
How quickly will I get my order?
All our orders are sent out by Royal Mail First Class so should be with you within a few days of fulfilment and often within 1-2 days. We send fabric out on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. During busy periods such as sales, deliveries may take slightly longer, and we are always grateful for your patience.
Where do your fabrics come from?
We stock British fabrics as well as fabrics from suppliers all over the world - including Germany, Italy, Taiwan and India.
Will you be at any shows this year?
In recent years we have cut back on the number of shows we attend but we do still go to several. For the full list have a look on our Events Page.
Can I order a specific fabric from a supplier which you stock but isn’t on your website?
We select our fabrics from various ranges to create the interesting collections we offer and it’s rare that we buy the whole range. If you have a specific fabric you are looking for, it’s best to email us to find out if we can help you. Our email address is howdy@fabricsgalore.co.uk
When will out of stock fabrics be available again?
When we sell out of a popular fabric such as our cream bouclé, we will try very hard to get it back in quickly. As soon as it arrives, it will go straight back on our website, and we will notify our customers via social media or our weekly newsletter. If you wanted to sign up so you never miss a thing, subscribe on our simple sign up form
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, we do have a few different types: you can buy a voucher for Free Postage for a Whole Year gift card. Or you can buy vouchers for £10, £25, £50 or £100 which will be emailed over to you immediately, in case it’s a last-minute gift. See our gift voucher page.
What does GSM mean?
GSM stands for grams per square metre; the higher the number, the thicker and heavier the fabric will be. For example, a denim or a sweatshirt fabric will have a much higher GSM than a satin.
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