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Question from Olivia

We have a sofa and love seat from 1980, I believe made in New Zealand. We want to have them reupholstered, but I am wondering if we can just keep the old yellow foam since it’s still firm and just add organic cotton batting and new covers. I don’t want the conventional foam, but natural foam is so expensive. Do you think it would be safer than using new conventional foam?

Debra’s Answer

I think re-using the old foam would certainly be safer than new conventional foam.

If it were me, I would add a barrier around the foam, just to be safe. Reflectix Bubble Pack Insulation has a foil barrier sandwiched between polyethylene bubble wrap. You might see if that works OK to sit on without discomfort or noise.

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