How Stuff A Decorative Pillow With Foam Lining

The correct insert or filler is essential to a bang-up looking decorative pillow. In short, nosotros recommend feather downwardly inserts that are ii" larger than the cover and have a ratio of xc% feathers and 10% down. Read on to acquire more than.

What size insert should I become for my pillow cover?

We more often than not recommend using inserts that are 2" larger all around than your finished pillow size. For instance if you have an 18x18 pillow cover, yous'll want to utilise a 20x20 insert. This will ensure that your pillow looks plump and luxurious. If the insert is also small, the pillow encompass will wait saggy. The exceptions to this rule:

pillows smaller than 18x18 and nigh lumbars- these work best with inserts that are 1" larger (instead of two" larger)
extra large pillows (24x24 and larger)- these volition also work well with inserts that are 3" larger than the cover
extra dense inserts - this is rare - they're usually non dense enough, yet sometimes small rectangular inserts (such as 10x18) are total enough to use with covers of the same size (for example a 10x18 insert for a 10x18 cover)
see our Insert Size Guide for size specific recommendations

What fill up type should I get?

We recommend going with plume downward inserts. Feathers provide firmness, weight, body and back up, while down provides softness and comfort.

What plume/down ratio should I choose?

A college percent of down tends to be considered more than luxurious, nonetheless depending on the use of the pillow, yous'll want to exist careful non to go too loftier on the down per centum every bit information technology will brand it too soft and unsupportive. The ideal ratio for decorative pillows is x%-25% downward and xc%-75% feathers - not besides firm and non too soft.

Below is a summary of the pros and cons of the various ratios:

95% plume / 5% down (95/5)

lowest priced feather downwardly blend selection
firm density
due to the small percent of downwards, some people may find it to be too stiff
due to the bulk of the fill being feathers, can sometimes be too prickly since the quills are more likely to poke out
good if the pillow is just for looks and/or you like firm pillows

xc% feather / 10% down (90/x)

an platonic feather down ratio for decorative throw pillows
not too soft and not too firm - provides support and flexibility
softer and more luxurious than 95/five inserts due to higher down per centum
firmer than 75/25 inserts

75% feather / 25% down (75/25) or 80% feather / 20% down (eighty/twenty)

some other ideal ratio for decorative throw pillows
softer than the 90/10 pillows and normally college priced due to higher percentage of down

fifty% feather / 50% downward (fifty/50)

soft-density and lightweight
comfortable, however doesn't provide as much support as inserts with a college per centum of feathers
if used for decorative pillows, will crave constant fluffing to keep it from looking apartment
better suited for pillows that are used for sleeping

What kind of insert should I go if I desire to "karate chop" my pillows?

Feather down pillow fillers will hold a chop.

Why are some inserts pricier than others?

The majority of inserts you lot'll see available for sale are 95% feather and 5% down and these will be lower priced considering the cost of feathers is lower than the cost of down. As the per centum of down increases, so volition the price of the insert.
Other things that bear on price include where the insert is fabricated, where the feather/down is sourced from, and how full the insert is.

What if I'1000 allergic to down or feathers?