Guide
Cover Only vs Full Cushion
Choose a cover only if your foam insert still springs back and only the fabric is worn. Choose a full cushion if the insert is flat, crumbling or missing, or if you want a different thickness or fill.
| Criterion | Cover only | Full cushion (new cover and fill) |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A new fabric cover cut to your measurements, no foam | A new cover with a new fill inside |
| Fill | Keeps your existing insert | High Density Foam or Fiber Fill |
| Thickness | Stays as your insert is | You choose a new thickness |
| What to measure | The insert itself: width × depth × thickness | The seat or frame |
| Price | The lower-cost option; shown in the customizer | Shown in the customizer |
| Where to order | Cover Only at the fill step of your shape's product page, or a cover product such as the Custom Cushion Cover with Zipper | The product page for your shape |
How do I know if my old foam is still good?
Press your palm firmly into the insert and let go. If it springs back to shape quickly, it still supports you and a cover only will do. If the dent stays, or the foam smells or crumbles, choose a full cushion.
Will a cover only fit my existing insert?
It will if you measure the insert itself (width, depth and thickness) rather than the old cover, which may have stretched. Sizes can be entered in inches or centimetres on each product page.
How we compared
This comparison uses the options on Foamera's own product pages as they were on September 26, 2026. Foamera makes made-to-measure foam cushions and sells them online through TURKEX LLC. Foamera sells both options, so this page is not a neutral review.
What should I read next?
- Custom Cushion Cover with Zipper — cover only
- Custom Bench Cushion Cover — cover only
- Cushion inserts — made to the shape and size you enter
- How to recover cushions
- How much does a custom cushion cost?
- How to measure for a cushion
Key facts
- Units
- Sizes can be entered in inches or centimetres on each product page.
- Fit guarantee window
- 14 days from delivery