--- title: "Floor Cushion Filled or Cover Only? It Ships Fully Stuffed" url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-cushions-come-filled-or-cover-only/" section: "The Cutting Table" author: "Nate Kowalski, The Pattern Engineer of Detroit" author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/" published: "2026-07-08" updated: "2026-09-24" keywords: "floor cushion filled or cover only, floor cushion comes stuffed, tufted floor sofa filling, silicone fiber fill floor cushion, floor cushion insert included" --- # Do the floor cushions come filled, or is it just the cover? *Two inputs, one finished object. The order form asks for a color number and a size, and the rest is already inside the cushion when it arrives.* Also asked as: Are they stuffed, or only the cover?; Am I buying only the cover? > **The quick answer:** Floor cushions come fully filled, not as covers only: each one arrives well stuffed and sewn closed, ready to sit on, and you choose just the color number and the size. Tufted floor sofas are filled with silicone fiber balls, a polyester cluster fill. Ask the workshop for current preparation and delivery times in writing before you order. ![Navy corduroy corner floor cushion under an ivory fairy-light canopy with star, pink flower and blue cloud pillows, teddy](https://cushionguide.com/media/corner-floor-cushions/navy-corduroy-corner-floor-cushion-moon-print-nook-1536.webp "Navy gives the corner real weight, and the ivory canopy and moon print turn it into a bedtime-story spot.") ## Key facts - Floor cushions ship fully filled and well stuffed. - Floor cushions are sewn closed and ready to use. - The buyer chooses only the color number and the size. - Tufted floor sofas are filled with silicone fiber balls, a polyester fiber fill. - A tufted floor sofa set includes the seat cushion, a backrest and armrests. - Preparation and delivery times are confirmed by the workshop with each order. ## Nothing in the box asks for your stuffing skills Short answer, partner: filled. Every [floor cushion](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/floor-cushions/) leaves the workshop well stuffed and sewn closed, ready to use the day it lands. You are buying a finished piece, not a cover plus a to-do list. The tufted floor sofas take a [cluster fiber](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#cluster-fiber) fill: silicone fiber balls, which are a polyester fill. The set is the floor seat cushion plus a backrest with armrests, and every piece is stuffed. If you are sizing a set, the [tufted floor couch set sizes Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/tufted-floor-couch-set-sizes/) lists the common footprints, and the [floor cushion thickness guide](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-cushion-thickness-guide/) covers height. Which size are you weighing? ## From order to floor, step by step 1. **Day 0: two choices**: Pick the color number and the size. That is the whole order; no insert, no bag of stuffing. 2. **Preparation: filled and sewn closed**: The workshop fills the cushion, sews it closed and prepares it. 3. **Then delivery**: The workshop gives preparation and delivery times with your order; leave a margin before any date that matters. 4. **Unbox and sit**: It arrives finished. A tufted floor sofa set comes as seat cushion, backrest and armrests, all filled. ## What you will not need to buy - ✗ A separate foam or fiber insert - ✗ A bag of loose fiberfill - ✗ A separate backrest for a tufted floor sofa; the set already includes one, with armrests > **Tailor's margin:** A floor cushion ships stuffed and sewn closed, so the order needs two entries, color number and size, then the prep time the workshop confirms. > Tufted floor sofas arrive filled with silicone fiber balls, a polyester cluster fill, so the seat, backrest and armrests are ready on day one. > > — Nate ## Buyer questions **A common question:** Do the cushions arrive filled, or is it just the cover? **The workshop's answer:** Everything arrives fully filled and sewn closed, so there is no insert or bag of stuffing to buy; you only choose the color number and the size. **A common question:** Are your floor cushions sold as covers? **The workshop's answer:** No. They come fully filled and sewn closed, well stuffed and ready to use. **A common question:** Is the tufted velvet floor sofa filled with polyester, and does it come filled? **The workshop's answer:** Yes to both. It arrives filled with silicone fiber balls, a polyester fiber fill, and the set includes the floor seat cushion plus a backrest with armrests. **A common question:** What exactly is inside a tufted cushion? **The workshop's answer:** Silicone ball fiber: polyester hollow-fiber clusters that feel like cotton, packed densely and often mixed with some cotton. There is no foam core, and the workshop can send a photo of the fill. ## Questions buyers ask next ### Does cotton filling hold its shape as well as silicone balls? Not quite. Silicone balls keep their shape better over time, and cotton does not fully spring back after being vacuum-packed for shipping. Cotton-only and organic cotton fills are still made on request if you prefer them. ### Should a thick backrest or a bolster use foam or fiber? Thick non-tufted backrests of about 12-14 in (30-35 cm) need foam, often cut as a wedge. Silicone balls suit round arm bolsters, and for neck rolls the workshop recommends shredded foam, which is supportive without being too soft. ### How long from order to doorstep for a filled floor cushion? It depends on the size and on the workshop's queue: the cushion is filled, sewn closed and prepared, then the courier takes over, and the workshop gives both times with your order. Leave a margin before any date that matters. The cushion arrives stuffed and sewn closed, so it is ready to use the day the box is opened. ## Related at the atelier - [Will the silicone ball stuffing in a floor cushion flatten over time?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/does-silicone-ball-stuffing-flatten/): Silicone ball stuffing is packed too densely to flatten: the workshop puts about 18-22 lb (8-10 kg) of fill into a 60 in (152 cm) floor cushion, and calls collapse practically impossible. - [Can a floor cushion be filled with cotton instead of polyester?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/cotton-filled-floor-cushions/): Yes, floor cushions, backrests and pillows can be filled with cotton or organic cotton instead of the standard silicone fiber. - [Do your tufted floor cushions contain any foam?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/foam-free-tufted-floor-cushions/): No, the tufted floor cushions contain no foam: they are filled with durable fiber inserts made of silicone ball fiber, which the workshop says will last many years. - [Tufted bench cushion or plain? Buttons, looks and washability](https://cushionguide.com/guides/tufted-vs-plain-cushions/): Choose a tufted bench cushion for a hand-finished, sculpted look, and a plain zippered foam cushion if the cover must come off for washing. - [Striped Floor Cushions: Why a Box Edge Stacks Square](https://cushionguide.com/readings/blue-blush-taupe-stripe-floor-cushions-oak-floor/): A box edge is the right shape for floor cushions you plan to stack, sit on and pull out for guests. - [Caring for a tufted cushion: re-sewing a button and cleaning by hand](https://cushionguide.com/guides/tufted-cushion-care-buttons-cleaning/): To clean a tufted cushion, spot clean it where it sits: vacuum the surface, blot any spill, wipe gently with a damp cloth and a little mild soap and water, then let it dry flat. - [Corduroy modular floor sofas and cushions: wale size, nap direction, why no piping](https://cushionguide.com/guides/corduroy-cushions-wale-nap-direction/) - [Velvet floor cushions: pile, tufts and the marks a box leaves behind](https://cushionguide.com/guides/velvet-floor-cushions/) *± 1/4 in — Nate* --- Written by Nate Kowalski (https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-cushions-come-filled-or-cover-only/