A Guide to Throw Pillow Fillers
The right insert or filler is essential to a great looking decorative pillow. In short, we recommend pillow fillers that are 2" larger than the throw pillow cover. Read on for more considerations.
Types of Fillers:
Down Feather – Down fills are typically best as they’re all around loftier, and can be fluffed overtime to maintain their shape and volume. The more down content there is in the feather/down ratio, the better! We recommend Basic Brand available on Amazon.
Synthetic Down – Although synthetic down is technically still polyester fill, its composition is such that it mimics down’s lofty clusters, making it a great down stand-in for anyone with down allergies. We recommend the Pillowflex brand available on Amazon at a great price.
Synthetic Spun Polyester – Synthetic fiberfill is generally a lesser quality insert as they flatten, lose their shape, and become lumpy overtime.
Outdoor – Usually filled with water & mildew resistant acrylic or polyester fibers to hold up to the elements.
Pillow Style |
Pillow Cover Size |
Recommended Pillow Filler Size |
24 x 24 inches |
26 x 26 inches |
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20 x 20 inches |
22 x 22 inches |
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12 x 20 inches |
12 x 20 inches |
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14 x 36 inches |
16 x 36 inches |