Your guide to filling and stuffing Moroccan poufs

If you consult this article, it is certainly that you bought one of our Moroccan poufs and you ask several questions: "De quoi sont remplis les poufs ?"How do I fill them?" ... If this is not the case do not hesitate to bring to your interior a magnificent touch of elegance by buying a handmade Moroccan pouf. It is necessary to mention that the expedition of our Moroccan poufs is made in an empty way, it is the thing which obliges you to fill them when they arrive. This is the reason of this article that will help you to fill and stuff the Moroccan poufs. This article is about Moroccan pouf filling.

You don't have to worry about filling our Moroccan poufs because we've got you covered and we'll show you everything you need to find pleasure in filling them! You'll find all the information to know how to stuff a moroccan pouf

As you have noticed all our Moroccan poufs have a zipper on the bottom which makes it quite easy to fill and this is where the filling process is started. 

Traditionally, Moroccan poufs are filled with camel hair, straw or unused wool.  Assuming you don't have any camel hair lying around, what is the best way to fill your Moroccan pouf?

HERE ARE OUR TIPS BASED ON OUR EXPERIENCES TO HELP YOU FILL AND STUFF MOROCCAN POUFS:

1. COMMERCIAL FILLER PRODUCTS

It is your preference that will influence the materials and fillers.  

If you prefer a firm seat, choose heavy materials such as :

• The wool fiber (Wool is a type of mammal hair that forms a fleece that protects the animal from the weather)
• Cotton fiber 
• Or the felt (Felt is a non-woven textile made by pressing and boiling hair, sometimes with a chemical treatment, e.g. copper salts).

On the other hand, if you prefer a softer seat that you can sink into, choose one of these options:

• Kapok It is a fiber that is very light, characterized by its impermeability and rot-proof, and in the constitution is by fine and silky hairs that envelop the seeds. But it is necessary to mention that this fiber is very inflammable. A characteristic to which it is really necessary to pay attention.
• The foam in flakes: a stuffing material made from foam scraps (all-purpose foam). This type of stuffing is characterized by a resistance, a softness. It has a good behavior in time because it can be washed in machine and dried while keeping all its characteristics. 
• Polyester foam
• Polystyrene beads: also known as polystyrene beads, whose size provides a comfortable, stable and long-lasting seat. Polystyrene beads are uniformly white, hypoallergenic and dust-free.

2. TINKER WITH YOUR FILLING

If you have fabrics that are lingering at home, this is the opportunity to use them to fill your Moroccan pouf. We mean all types of fabrics such as old clothes that you no longer use, old sheets, towels, curtains, jeans ...

Filling with bricolage also means solutions such as the use of newspapers.

It's a process that requires a bit of effort and a lot of fabric items in order to completely fill your pouf, but it's a nice way to de-clutter and give another life to your unused items? 

This is the best method of filling if you intend to use your pouf as a low seating option. These different textiles will make your footstool heavy and stable enough for you to sit on.

If you've used up all the old fabric you have around the house and the pouf isn't completely filled in yet, you can add some polyester stuffing to make it very round. To get that beautiful round pouf shape, you need to fill it as much as possible!

3. THE TECHNIQUES OF FILLING YOUR MOROCCAN POUF

The filling of your Moroccan pouf must be done in a progressive way, while starting initially by the edges to slacken leather and avoid the folds.

After filling your pouf, it's time to enjoy your pouf as a footrest, seat, headrest or table!

4. Fill your Moroccan pouf with FJÄDRAR pillows from IKEA

Let's get out of the DIY filler concept. We propose another method using cushions of FJÄDRAR filled with duck feathers which represents a quality/price ratio that is very interesting.  It comes in two sizes including the largest is 26″ which works very well to fill a Moroccan pouf.

To ensure a good filling and some heaviness that allows you to use it for sitting, in this case you will need three 26″ feather pillows FJÄDRAR IKEA. 

Even though it is a bit more expensive but it gives your Moroccan pouf an incomparable comfort and the other advantage is that almost everyone has an IKEA store nearby.
Bonus: Cheaper inserts that are filled with polyester should be avoided as these polyester inserts are not suitable for this purpose.

En conclusion, quelques éléments que vous devrez faire attention en remplissant votre Pouf:

• The filling you use (of any type) is dry and clean.
• Don't worry about wrinkles or creases that you may notice when you take your pouf out of its packaging because it is definitely that once you fill your pouf, the leather will smooth out and stretch.
• If you want to have a flat surface on top of your footstool, you can first place a folded towel or sheet. Then, you can start stuffing while starting with filling the edges first of your pouf.
• Fill your footstool until it is evenly filled.
• When you get to the state where you can no longer fill your pouf, close it. While turning them over and rolling them to even it out.
• The use of the pouf varies according to your preferences. It can be used as an ottoman, footrest or as a side table with a tray on top.

In this article, we tried to give the right answer to the question about how to fill a Moroccan pouf. In other terms, we have tried to give you all the information you will need to fill and upholster Moroccan poufs, and therefore you have no excuse to buy the poufs and bring a Moroccan touch to your interiors and your daily life. For more information, on Moroccan decoration do not hesitate to visit our blog for more information.