Sandwich Wave Quilted Scrim Wadding Fabric – 150gsm

What is Sandwich Wave Quilted Scrim Wadding Fabric?
It is a layered padded textile combining 150gsm wadding with a supporting scrim layer and a decorative wave quilting pattern. The material provides lightweight cushioning and structure for upholstery, furniture padding, cushions, headboards and textile manufacturing.

What is wave quilted fabric?
Wave quilted fabric features repeated curved stitching lines that create a flowing decorative pattern across the material. The quilting helps secure the padded layers together while adding texture and visual interest.

What is wave quilting used for?
Wave quilting is suitable for upholstery, cushions, headboards, decorative panels, mattress components, soft furnishings and other textile projects requiring a flowing quilted design.

What is the difference between wave quilting and S-pattern quilting?
Wave quilting is a broad term for curved, flowing stitched patterns, while S-pattern quilting specifically describes repeated lines resembling the letter S. Both can create a similar decorative appearance, depending on the design.

What is the spacing between the wave quilting patterns?
This fabric features 15cm spacing between the wave patterns, creating a consistent decorative quilting design across the material.

Can I order wave quilting with different spacing?
Yes, we offer bespoke quilting services and can discuss alternative pattern spacing to suit your project. Call us on 0121 359 2349 to discuss your preferred design.

What does 150gsm wadding mean?
GSM stands for grams per square metre. A 150gsm wadding weighs 150 grams per square metre, making it a relatively lightweight padding option compared with heavier alternatives.

Is 150gsm wadding thick or thin?
150gsm wadding is generally considered a lighter-weight option. It provides soft padding without the additional bulk associated with heavier wadding weights such as 300gsm or 400gsm. Actual thickness depends on the material construction.

What is the difference between 150gsm and 400gsm wadding?
150gsm wadding is lighter and generally provides a thinner padded finish, while 400gsm wadding contains more material per square metre and typically produces a fuller, more substantial padded construction.

What is scrim wadding used for?
Scrim wadding is used for upholstery padding, quilting, furniture seating, cushions, headboards, mattresses and other textile applications requiring a supported padding layer.

What is the purpose of scrim in quilting wadding?
Scrim provides a lightweight supporting layer that helps stabilise the wadding fibres during handling, cutting and sewing. It helps maintain the structure of the padded material.

What is the difference between scrim wadding and regular wadding?
Scrim wadding includes an additional supporting layer, while regular wadding may not contain this reinforcement. The scrim helps stabilise the fibres and can improve handling during quilting and upholstery work.

What is the difference between wadding and batting?
Wadding and batting are commonly used to describe similar padding materials placed between fabric layers. Wadding is the more familiar term in the UK, while batting is frequently used in American quilting terminology.

Is 150gsm quilted wadding suitable for upholstery?
Yes, 150gsm quilted wadding is suitable for many upholstery applications requiring a lightweight padded layer. It can be used for furniture padding, cushions, headboards and decorative panels as part of an appropriate upholstery construction.

Can I use this fabric for sofa upholstery?
Yes, it can be used as an additional padding layer in suitable sofa upholstery projects. The wadding provides softness and volume beneath the upholstery covering, while the scrim helps support the material.

Can quilted wadding be used for furniture seating?
Yes, it can be used as an additional padding layer for chairs, benches and other upholstered seating. It is generally combined with upholstery foam or another structural cushioning material.

Can I use wave quilted wadding for headboards?
Yes, the decorative wave quilting makes it suitable for padded headboards and upholstered bed panels where a soft, flowing quilted appearance is desired.

What type of wadding is best for headboards?
The best wadding depends on the desired padding thickness and finished appearance. Lighter options such as 150gsm can provide a subtle padded effect, while heavier weights may be preferred for more pronounced cushioning.

Can I use this quilted fabric for decorative wall panels?
Yes, it can be considered for decorative padded wall panels and upholstered interior features. Any applicable fire safety or building requirements should be checked before installation.

Can I use 150gsm wadding for cushions?
Yes, it can be used as an additional padding layer for decorative cushions and upholstered cushion projects. Separate cushion filling may still be required depending on the intended design.

Can this fabric be used for mattress manufacturing?
Yes, it can be considered for suitable mattress padding, quilting and bedding manufacturing applications. The finished product should meet any relevant safety and performance requirements.

What is the difference between wave quilting and diamond quilting?
Wave quilting features flowing curved stitching lines, while diamond quilting uses intersecting diagonal stitching to create geometric diamond shapes. Both provide decorative quilted finishes with different visual appearances.

What is the difference between wave quilting and channel quilting?
Wave quilting creates repeated curved stitching lines, while channel quilting typically features parallel straight lines forming long padded sections. The preferred design depends on the intended application and appearance.

Does the distance between quilting stitches matter?
Yes, quilting spacing affects the appearance, flexibility and distribution of padding within a quilted material. Closer stitching generally creates smaller padded sections, while wider spacing produces a more open quilting pattern. The appropriate spacing depends on the wadding and construction.

What is the best quilting pattern for upholstery?
The best quilting pattern depends on the desired appearance and application. Wave, S-pattern, diamond, square, fluted and channel quilting are popular decorative options. We offer bespoke quilting services to help achieve the required finish.

Can I sew through 150gsm quilted wadding?
Yes, 150gsm quilted wadding can generally be sewn using suitable domestic or industrial sewing equipment. The correct needle, thread and stitch settings depend on the fabric layers and finished construction.

Can I cut quilted wadding to size?
Yes, the material can be cut to the required dimensions using suitable fabric cutting tools. Careful measuring and cutting help maintain the alignment of the wave quilting design.

Does quilted wadding fray when cut?
The behaviour of cut edges depends on the wadding fibres, scrim construction and quilting method. Securing or finishing cut edges can help maintain the material's structure during further processing.

Can I use this fabric for DIY upholstery projects?
Yes, it can be used for suitable DIY projects such as padded headboards, decorative panels, furniture restoration, cushions and craft applications.

What is the difference between quilted wadding and plain wadding?
Plain wadding is supplied without a decorative quilting pattern, while quilted wadding features stitching that creates a defined design and helps hold the padded layers together. This product features a decorative wave quilting pattern.

What is the difference between foam and wadding for upholstery?
Foam is commonly used to provide the main cushioning and support in seating, while wadding is generally used as an additional padding layer to soften edges, add volume and improve the finished appearance.

Can I use 150gsm wadding instead of upholstery foam?
Wadding is generally not a direct replacement for structural upholstery foam in seating applications. It is commonly used alongside foam or other supporting materials to provide additional softness and padding.

Can you quilt custom wave designs?
Yes, we offer bespoke quilting services and can discuss different wave quilting designs, pattern spacing and wadding thicknesses. Call us on 0121 359 2349 to discuss your requirements.

Can you produce different wadding thicknesses?
Yes, alternative wadding thicknesses are available through our custom quilting service. We can discuss the padding level and finished appearance required for your project.

Can you change the quilting pattern from wave to diamond quilting?
Yes, we can discuss alternative quilting patterns, including diamond, square, fluted, channel, S-pattern and other bespoke designs to suit your project.

Can you make custom quilted fabric for upholstery?
Yes, we offer bespoke quilting services for upholstery, furniture manufacturing and other textile applications. Different quilting designs, pattern spacing and wadding thicknesses can be discussed according to your requirements.

Do you offer bespoke quilting for commercial projects?
Yes, custom quilting is available for commercial, manufacturing and specialist textile projects. Contact our team to discuss your design, material requirements and quantities.

Can I supply my own fabric for custom quilting?
If you have a particular fabric you would like quilted, contact our team on 0121 359 2349 to discuss whether it is suitable for our quilting process.

How wide is Sandwich Wave Quilted Scrim Wadding Fabric?
This fabric is supplied in a practical 150cm width, making it suitable for upholstery, cushions, headboards, decorative panels and textile manufacturing.

How do I order bespoke quilted fabric?
Call us on 0121 359 2349 to discuss your preferred quilting pattern, pattern spacing, wadding thickness and intended application.

Should I order a sample before purchasing?
Yes, ordering a sample is recommended so you can check the wave quilting pattern, 150gsm padding, texture, structure and overall suitability before purchasing a larger quantity.