Yes, you can place a layer of cotton over the foam first, and then add the wool on top of that. The wool forms the outer layer on all upholstery, where it provides a fire retardant barrier, and also acts to soften the edges, just as polyester batting does in conventional upholstery. See related post ‘The benefits of wool batting’.
Do I need to put the wool directly over the foam (as a fire retardant layer) or can I put a layer of cotton over the foam first?
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