Memory foam vs HR foam for sofas and chairs: how each feels, lasts and handles NZ temperatures, where memory foam actually helps and why HR35 wins for seats.
Foam Thickness Guide by Furniture Type: Sofas, Chairs, Stools & More
How thick should cushion foam be? A workshop foam thickness guide for sofas, dining chairs, stools, benches, headboards, boats and vans, with density to match.
Dacron, Wadding and Batting: What’s the Difference? An NZ Guide
Dacron wrap, polyester wadding, quilt batting, fibre-fill and cotton felt are not the same. Learn what each does, which weight to buy and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Measure and Order Replacement Sofa Cushion Foam
Measure the cover not the old foam, add the right oversize, pick HR35 density and wrap in Dacron. A step-by-step guide to ordering replacement sofa cushion foam.
Choosing Fabric for a Campervan or RV Interior: An NZ Guide
Vinyl, solution-dyed acrylic, performance weaves or wool? How to pick campervan upholstery fabric that survives NZ sun, condensation, sandy feet and years of use.
Faux Leather vs Genuine Leather Upholstery: An Honest Comparison
PVC, PU and bonded leather versus real hide: how each performs on wear, sun, spills and cost in NZ homes, boats and cafés – and which to choose for your job.
Dining Chair Fabric: Balancing Durability and Style in NZ Homes
Dining chairs cop food, drinks and daily sitting. Here is how to choose a dining chair upholstery fabric that looks right and lasts, plus metreage and DIY tips.
Headboard Fabric Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t and How Much You Need
Velvet, linen, boucle or leather for a headboard? Which fabrics suit an upholstered headboard, how many metres each bed size needs and what to put underneath.
Commercial Vinyl for Cafés, Bars and Healthcare Seating in NZ
Choosing commercial upholstery vinyl for a café, bar, clinic or aged-care fit-out? What the specs mean, which grade suits each setting and NZ compliance to check.
The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Homes with Pets: An NZ Guide
Cats claw, dogs shed and everyone tracks in mud. Here are the pet friendly upholstery fabrics that actually hold up in NZ homes, and the ones to steer clear of.