bench pads, custom made of felt

What felt are the bench pads made of?

For both versions, padded or flat, we use high-quality felt: wool felt made from 100% virgin wool, manufactured in Germany. The raw material for this so-called design felt comes from Australian and New Zealand sheep. The felts contain a high proportion of very fine merino wool. German or European raw wool unfortunately cannot match this fineness and purity – which is why we choose the best quality available.

You can recognize the high quality by the dense, even, and shorn surface. The felt has very few inclusions (grass or straw). The colors have depth, along with a subtle cloud-like texture. And you can feel it: it is soft, doesn't scratch, and doesn't form little knots (no pilling). It is especially notable for its temperature-regulating properties: warming in winter and pleasant in summer. The felt is durable and keeps its shape – so you can enjoy our bench pads for a long time.

What does "made-to-measure bench pad" mean?

You choose the length and width of your bench pad yourself – from 15 × 30 cm up to a maximum of 270 × 80 cm, adjustable in 0.5 cm or 1 cm increments. That way, the pad fits your bench exactly: no overhanging edges, no gaps – whether it's a dining bench from the furniture store, a stove bench, a one-of-a-kind piece from your carpenter or a window sill.

And it couldn't be easier: measure the seat of your bench – for benches with side panels, measure on the inside – and choose a size 1 to 2 cm smaller, so the pad sits securely and doesn't stick out right away if it shifts a little. Simply enter your dimensions in the shop and we'll make your bench pad to your measurements.

Your bench isn't rectangular? We've got corner benches covered too – with slanted pads or cushions, a separate corner pad or a trapezoid shape. For tricky shapes, a simple sketch with your measurements helps us a lot: we check the shape before production and get in touch if something doesn't add up.

How you can secure the bench pad:

1. Non-slip underside, so it doesn't slide around easily
2. Cords for tying it to the bench legs or backrest
3. Integrated eyelets, so you can attach the bench pad yourself
4. Permanent mounting with spacers
   
   

What thicknesses are the felt bench pads available in?

You can choose between two versions:

5 mm – flat and simple

Firm wool felt in this thickness makes sitting noticeably more comfortable: it insulates against the cold of the bench while hardly adding any bulk – this bench pad is ideal if you prefer an understated look.

So you can check the material and 25 colors at home, we offer 5 mm samples to order in advance.

26 mm – padded and cozy

Between two layers of 3 mm wool felt lies a 20 mm foam core. As you sit down, you can feel the bench cushion gently give way. Yet it is firm enough that you'll still be sitting comfortably after a long meal at the dining table. And the felt on the underside also protects your bench. The first choice if your bench is a place where people love to sit for a while.

For this version, we also offer material samples: 3 mm (19 colors)

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