Natural upholstery materials include 100% natural latex foam, premium wool batting, organic cotton batting and organic cotton ticking fabric, all non-toxic alternatives to ‘conventional’ upholstery materials. Learn all about these four materials and how to use them in your upholstery project – whether you’re a diy maker or a professional, these videos and tutorials will give you a jump start on creating healthy upholstery for yourself or your clients.

Birds of a Feather – Natural Upholstery with Organic Fabric

By |2022-01-02T23:03:56+00:00April 3rd, 2015|Design & Inspiration, Natural Upholstery Materials|

Chairs that take flight! I'm so excited to share these beautiful bird chairs that I recently reupholstered with 100% natural latex foam, luxurious wool batting [...]

The ‘Safer Sofa’ Foam Exchange

By |2018-08-30T20:08:06+00:00March 12th, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

80-100% of a couch’s flame retardants are found in the foam inside removable cushions. Are you concerned about harmful flame retardant chemicals that may be [...]

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Organic and Natural Materials in Upholstery

By |2018-08-30T20:12:18+00:00February 2nd, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

IS there such a thing as 'organic' upholstery? The confusion arises when we go to our knowledge of 'certified organic' products. Most of us are [...]

Healthy, Eco-friendly Upholstery Materials – a Quick Guide to Layering

By |2018-08-30T20:14:16+00:00December 28th, 2014|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Here's a quick reference to layering latex, wool batting, ticking and other organic/natural layers on your chair. A quick guide to using latex foam, [...]

How to Tie Upholstery Springs Without a Manual

By |2017-08-18T16:03:44+00:00August 10th, 2014|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

SO. Excited. To see your thrift store chair newly clothed in your latest fabulous fabric find. You're almost finished stripping off the old fabric. Let the reupholstery begin! Peeling [...]

Aspen Leaf Chair with Custom Textile Design

By |2018-08-30T21:53:06+00:00August 21st, 2012|Design & Inspiration, Natural Upholstery Materials, Uphol-stories|

This chair is elegantly clothed in a signature textile design by Carla Pyle. Inspired by nature, silk aspen leaves meander across the back and seat, recalling [...]

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