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Do your tufted floor cushions contain any foam?
Also asked as:Do your linen floor cushions contain any foam?I have a strong allergy to foam
Short answer: zero foam. Longer answer: a checklist, because a foam allergy deserves more than a promise in a chat window.
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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. The tufting is bound, so you won't feel the buttons when sitting cross-legged. For a flatter meditation version or any custom size, write 'no foam' clearly in your order note.
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Key facts
- Tufted floor cushions contain no foam.
- They're filled with durable fiber inserts of silicone ball fiber.
- The tufting is bound, so the buttons aren't felt when sitting cross-legged.
- A flatter meditation version can be made, for example 18 x 18 in (46 x 46 cm) and about 3 in (8 cm) high.
- That flatter meditation request specified foam, so custom orders need 'no foam' written clearly.
- Tufted floor cushions are usually 4 to 5 in (10–12 cm) thick, and the largest tufted square is about 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm).
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Foam-free checklist, before you check out
- Pick a tufted floor cushion: the standard build has no foam core.
- Know the fill: silicone ball fiber inserts, built to last many years.
- Write 'no foam' in the personalization note on any custom size or shape.
- Ask for a photo of the fill if you want to see it before sewing.
- Sit cross-legged without worry: bound tufting keeps the buttons from pressing into you.
Why 'no foam' has to be written down
Here's the tolerance problem, partner. A buyer once asked for a flatter meditation cushion, 18 x 18 in (46 x 46 cm) and about 3 in (8 cm) high, and that request specified durable foam. Flat and firm is exactly where foam tends to get requested. So if an allergy is your reason, don't let the size imply the fill. Write 'no foam' in plain words in the note; the personalization note Pattern shows where.
For shape and height, the zabuton sizing Pattern has the numbers, and the natural-fiber allergy Pattern covers the cover fabric. What height do you sit at now, in inches?
What foam-free does not mean
- Not a squashy seat: the fiber is packed densely.
- Not foam-free across the range: the floor sofa mattresses are built on high-density foam.
- Not a medical promise: the workshop can tell you what's inside, not how your body will react.
If a foam allergy decides your floor cushion, write 'no foam' in the order note; the size alone won't tell the cutting table which fill you need.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
I'm allergic to foam. Is there any foam in your linen tufted floor cushions?
The workshop's answerNo. The workshop does not use foam in its tufted floor cushions.
- A common question
Is there foam inside, and will I feel the buttons sitting cross-legged?
The workshop's answerNo foam inside; the cushions use durable fiber inserts the workshop says will last many years. The tufting is bound, so you won't feel the buttons. A flatter 18 x 18 in version about 3 in high was once requested with durable foam, so say so if you want yours foam-free.
- A common question
Could the floor sofa be made with natural latex instead of foam?
The workshop's answerNatural latex can replace the high-density foam for an extra charge. Raw cotton or wool aren't offered for foam-built sofas, and foam-free mattresses aren't made, but cotton-linen covers are available.
- A common question
Which is firmer, foam or fiber fill?
The workshop's answerFoam is firmer and more solid, which makes it the choice for stacking cushions and firm headboards. Silicone fiber fill is softer and more pillow-like, as in quilted French-mattress cushions.
Questions buyers ask next
What fill replaces the foam in a tufted floor cushion?
Durable fiber inserts made of silicone ball fiber: small polyester clusters packed densely inside the cover. The workshop says they last many years, and it can send a photo of the fill before your cushion is made.
Can I get a thin, foam-free meditation cushion?
A flatter version can be made, for example 18 x 18 in (46 x 46 cm) and about 3 in (8 cm) high. The one on record was requested with foam, so ask for fiber fill at your height and write 'no foam' clearly in the order.
Are the modular floor sofas foam-free too?
No. The floor sofa mattresses are built on high-density foam, and foam-free mattresses aren't made. Natural latex can replace the foam for an extra charge; for zero foam, stay with the tufted floor cushions.
