Sofa Comfort Guide | Cushion Fills Explained | The English Sofa Company


Comfort Guide

Each one of our products is handmade and tailored to you. While we carefully select the most suitable cushion interiors for each model, comfort is a personal preference — and this guide will help you choose the option that feels right for you.

Please note:
• Fabric cushions are fully reversible.
• Leather cushions have reversible interiors only. The leather covers are one-sided to allow the material to breathe and to protect the seams.

(Comfort levels available: Firm | Medium | Soft)
(Maintenance levels: Low | Medium | High)


Siliconised Fibre Interiors

Comfort: Soft
Maintenance: High
• Super-soft, relaxed comfort with a sink-in feel.
• Fully reversible.
• Requires regular plumping to maintain shape.


Double Wrap Interiors

Comfort: Medium
Maintenance: Low
• A durable foam core wrapped in soft fibre for balanced comfort.
• Keeps its shape well and is fully reversible.
• Requires occasional flipping or turning.


Joined Feather Interiors

Comfort: Firm
Maintenance: Medium
• A supportive foam core for structure and shape retention.
• Feather top layer creates a natural, lived-in look.
• Reversible cushions that typically hold their shape well.
• Occasional plumping recommended.


Encore Foam Interiors

Comfort: Medium
Maintenance: Low
• Contoured soft top layer for comfort with a high-grade foam core for resilience.
• Lightweight, reversible cushions with excellent bounce-back performance.
• No plumping required.


Foam Interiors

Comfort: Firm
Maintenance: Low
• Firm, supportive seating with long-lasting shape.
• Requires simple cushion rotation from time to time.
• Available only on selected models.


Hand-Buttoned Seats

Comfort: Firm
Maintence: None
Hand-buttoned seats offer a firm, supportive sit with the classic deep-buttoned look. This option is available on almost all of our Chesterfield ranges and is ideal for those who prefer a more structured feel.