Sofa Cushion Refilling & Replacement Foam Service
Bring your sofa back to life with custom-cut UK foam - refilled into your covers, or shipped flat for you to fit yourself.
Request your free collection bag
We'll send a bag by next-day courier - free of charge. Empty your cushion covers into it, post them back, and we'll refill them with new UK-cut foam. Typically 2–3 working days, free delivery both ways, no obligation.
Prefer to measure your cushions yourself? Use the Foam Cut to Size tool - same UK foam, shipped flat to fit your own covers.
Whether your seats have gone flat, your back support is sinking or the covers still look fine but feel tired - refilling the foam is faster, far cheaper and a lot more sustainable than buying a new sofa. We have been cutting upholstery foam at our Bilston factory since 1983; refill turnaround is typically 2–3 working days from when your covers arrive with us, and delivery in both directions is included.
Five signs your sofa cushions need refilling
Recognise any of these? It is the foam that has gone, not the sofa. All five are fixable in a few days.
How the refill service works - four simple steps
What we can refill - any shape, almost any sofa
Cushion shapes we cut every day
| Shape | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Rectangular / square | Standard sofa seat and base cushions; the workhorse of UK upholstery. |
| L-shaped / T-shaped | Corner sofas, recliners and armchairs with side extensions. |
| Curved / rounded | Mid-century pieces, designer sofas, bay-window seats. |
| Bullnose / clipped-edge | Front-rounded cushions on traditional or contemporary sofas. |
| Back & armrest cushions | Often softer than seat cushions; usually a different grade. |
| Custom templates | Send us a paper template (or a tracing of the cover flat) and we will cut to it exactly. |
Replacement foam cushions to fit your existing sofa covers
If you still have the original covers, we can supply the cushion interiors to fit. We cut replacement foam for sofas and armchairs from every major UK retailer, plus vintage, bespoke and trade pieces - some of the brands customers refill with us most often:
- DFS - replacement seat and back cushion fillings for DFS sofas and armchairs
- ScS - made-to-measure cushion inserts for ScS sofa covers
- Sofology - replacement foam interiors for Sofology cushions
- Furniture Village - sofa cushion refills cut to match your original covers
- Harveys, Made.com, NEXT, Habitat, Argos Home - new foam inserts for any standard cushion shape
- John Lewis & M&S - replacement foam for sofas, armchairs and accent chairs
- IKEA - Ektorp, Karlstad, Klippan, Friheten, Vimle, Söderhamn, Kivik, Landskrona, Stocksund and most other models
- Multiyork, Sofa Workshop, Loaf and other independent retailers
- Vintage & antique - chesterfields, Howard & Sons, Parker Knoll, Ercol, mid-century pieces
- Made-to-measure & bespoke furniture from independent upholsterers
- Caravan, motorhome and narrowboat bench seating
- Reclaimed and inherited furniture worth keeping
Keep the covers, swap the foam - same sofa, restored comfort, a fraction of the cost of buying new. If you can send us the empty covers, we can almost certainly cut foam to fit. Not sure if your sofa is suitable? Email us a photo first - we will tell you straight whether it is worth the effort.
Foam grades we use for refills
Choose the right firmness for the cushion. Seat cushions in daily use usually want High Firm or Reflex; back cushions and armchair pads can take a softer grade; commercial seating (church pews, bar stools) wants Reconstituted chip. If in doubt, ring us; a five-minute call usually settles it.
| Foam grade | Firmness | Typical use | |
|---|---|---|---|
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High Firm (SF38) UK trade default |
Sofa and armchair seat cushions, 3–5″ thick. The most popular grade in the UK; typically lasts 5–8 years in domestic use. | |
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Reflex Superior Firm Premium |
Heavy daily use, dual-purpose seat/sleep cushions, mattresses. Quicker recovery, noticeably longer service life than High Firm. | |
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Reflex Superior Medium Premium softer |
Back cushions, armchair pads, deeper sofa cushions where you want softness without sag. Same premium recovery as Reflex Firm. | |
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Medium (SF33) | Inner core for thick (5″+) sofa cushions, or full-grade for back cushions and lighter-use seating. | |
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Memory Foam Comfort layer |
Best as a 2″ top layer bonded to a firmer base. Mould-to-body comfort for armchairs and pressure-relief seating. | |
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Reconstituted chip (SFR6 / SFR9) Contract |
Very firm contract grade for commercial seating: bar stools, pub seats, church pews, wheelchair cushions. Lasts 20+ years. |
Still unsure? Get in touch with our team - we will work out the right grade in a five-minute call. Full technical specifications for every grade are on our Foam Grades guide.
Refilling vs. buying a new sofa
Replacing the foam inside a sofa you already like is normally somewhere between a fifth and a tenth of the cost of a new sofa of similar quality. It also keeps the existing covers, frame, springs and your sofa's particular character - all the bits that are not actually broken.
| Typical mid-range new sofa | £800 – £2,000+ |
| Landfill diverted | ~30–50 kg |
Beyond the cost: a UK-manufactured foam refill is a vastly lower-impact choice than buying new. The frame, fabric and stitching of a well-built sofa typically outlast the foam by decades.
Why customers choose eFoam for refills
- Over 40 years of upholstery foam expertise. Family-run UK manufacturer, ISO 9001:2015 certified, FIRA member.
- UK-manufactured foam. Cut in our Bilston factory, not imported. Every grade meets UK fire safety regulations (Schedule 1 Part 1 of the Furniture & Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations).
- Free next-day delivery, in both directions for refills. No hidden fees.
- Wide range of foam grades and firmnesses - from light support to commercial-grade contract foam.
- Cut to any shape, size or thickness, including bespoke templates.
- Typical 2–3 working days turnaround from when your covers arrive with us.
- UK-based customer support. Pick up the phone and you will speak to someone in Bilston who knows the foam grades inside out.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the refill service take?
Typically 2–3 working days from when your empty covers arrive with us. We dispatch on a free next-day courier service back to you.
Will the new foam fit my covers properly?
Yes - we measure each cover individually and cut foam to fit. A standard small allowance is added so the foam fills the cover snugly without bunching when zipped.
What if I am not sure which firmness to choose?
Ring us on 0800 0439990, or email a photo of the sofa and tell us who is using it and how often. We will suggest the grade we would cut for our own family in your situation. There is no obligation.
Do I need to remove the old foam before sending?
Yes please - empty covers only. If the old foam has fused to the cover (occasionally happens with very old sofas), get in touch before posting and we will advise.
Can I send my own covers by my own courier?
Yes. Use our free collection bag, your own courier, or send them yourself by Royal Mail. Please use a tracked or signed-for service - covers go missing in transit more often than you would think.
Will the refilled cushion feel different from the original?
If you pick the same grade and density, it will feel like the original did when it was new - usually firmer than the worn-out version you are replacing. If you would prefer it slightly softer or firmer, tell us and we will adjust.
My sofa is very old. Is it worth refilling?
Almost always, yes. If the frame, springs and covers are sound, the foam is the part that wears out first. We have refilled chesterfields, antique sofas and 1960s mid-century pieces. If you are not sure, send us a photo.
How much does cushion refilling cost?
It depends on the size, shape and foam grade. We will confirm an exact price once we have your covers (or your measurements, if you would rather measure yourself). For an instant estimate on standard shapes, use the Foam Cut to Size tool; for awkward or vintage pieces, send us a photo and we will quote.
Is foam more comfortable than feather or fibre?
Different feel, longer life. Feather and fibre fillings flatten quickly and need regular plumping. Foam keeps its structure for years - a 5–10 year service life is normal in a domestic sofa.
Is there a video guide on how to measure sofa cushions?
Yes - see our video guides page for the full walkthrough.
Ready to bring your sofa back to life?
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