Care guide
Sofa Cushions Gone Flat? How to Fix Them (and When to Replace the Foam)
Why sofa cushions go flat, the quick fixes that actually work, and how to tell when it is time for new foam.
The Fabrica Kraft Journal
UK
Stories
Care guide
How to Clean Sunbrella Cushions (and Deal with Mould)
Everyday care, machine washing, tackling mould and storing Sunbrella garden cushions through a British winter.
Fabric guide
Sunbrella vs Other Outdoor Fabrics: What Lasts in a British Garden
How Sunbrella and other solution-dyed acrylics compare with olefin and printed polyester for garden cushions in British weather.
Care guide
Replace the Foam, the Cover or the Whole Cushion?
A simple press test to tell whether your cushions need new foam, new covers or full replacement.
Chair cushions
How to Order Made-to-Measure Chair Cushions That Fit
How to measure dining, garden and kitchen chair seats, choose ties and thickness, and order chair cushions that fit.
Measuring guide
How to Measure Sofa Cushions for Replacements That Fit
How to measure seat, back and T-shaped sofa cushions in centimetres, and choose the right foam for seats and backs.
Curtains
How to Measure for Made-to-Measure Curtains (in cm)
How to measure your pole or track, choose fullness and work out the drop in centimetres for made-to-measure curtains and voiles.
Measuring guide
Replacement Rattan Furniture Cushions: How to Get the Fit Right
How to measure and replace cushions for rattan corner sofas, chairs and day beds, including curved fronts and notched corners.
Measuring guide
How to Measure for Made-to-Measure Cushions (in cm)
A simple step-by-step guide to measuring window seat, bench, garden and sofa cushions in centimetres, including odd shapes and templates.
Caravan
Caravan and Motorhome Cushions: Replace, Re-cover or Re-foam?
How to decide between new covers, new foam or full replacement for caravan and motorhome cushions, and how to measure dinettes and bunks.
Boat
Narrowboat Cushions: A Guide to Measuring, Fabric and Foam
How to measure narrowboat dinette, side bench and bed cushions, and which fabric and foam cope with condensation and life on the canal.
Fabric guide
Waterproof Garden Cushions: What Actually Survives British Rain
Waterproof or water-resistant? How to choose garden cushion fabric and foam that cope with British rain, and how to keep them dry and mould-free.
