Different Types Of Cushions & Pillows

by Caroline Wall Upholstery foams & fabrics supplires in Sydney

It is needless to say that pillows play an important role in our day-to-day lives. But they are not a recent invention; in fact cushions and similar soft materials have been in existence since ancient times. There are evidences which suggest that lavish and embroidered pillows were used in Greece and Egypt. However, the Chinese people utilised leather, ceramic and even wood for making their cushions.

Fast forward a few centuries, and we have a wide range of pillows and cushions to choose from. Not only are they available in different types, but also a plethora of design, texture and pattern options. They are even upholstered using various kinds of materials, such as cotton, foam, polyester, down and so on.

Let’s have a look at the most popular types of pillows and cushions in Sydney:

Toss Pillow

These are the common decorator pillows that do not cross the size limit of 24 inches. Their name is derived from the fact they can be tossed onto a couch, a bed or even a chair, wherever there is lack of some design and splash.

Knife Edge

This is the most basic form of pillow, with side seams tapered into sharp and appealing edges. It comes in a variety of colour, texture and pattern options.

Embellished

Heavily decorated options are categorised as embellished. They may have fancy trims like fringes and beading, around their corners or dimensional attachments on their front, such as beading, tassels, buttons or beading.

Cushion

We are all familiar with cushions, they are the chair pads, giant floor pillows and meditation rounds we have at our homes. They come in a variety of shapes, but are devoid of excessive embellishments. However, the ones used in guests squirm are often heavily decorated.

Bed & Body Pillow

They are exclusively reserved for use in beds either to rest one’s head on or hugging onto while sleeping. They come in a plethora of firmness options, and are usually stuffed with wool, cotton, down or even polyester. They serve as great lifesavers to pregnant women, who can position their growing belly on the cushion.

Bolster

This one is the manicotti pasta in the realm of pillows, with ends highly embellished with tassels, buttons, gathers and ties.

After going through the above mentioned information, you surely have gotten a sound idea about pillows and cushions. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and choose from among them according to your requirements.