Glover Bros — Foam, Cut to Size

This is a block of foam. Looks simple, doesn’t it? But put it inside a sofa, a mattress or a van seat, and it becomes something you notice every time you sit down or stretch out. Foam is the part you rarely see and everybody feels. The shape matters. The support matters. And getting it right starts long before the cover goes on. We’re Glover Bros. We cut foam to size for trade work and home projects, from fitted seating to one much-loved chair. Upholsterers, boat builders, caravan fitters, furniture makers, and people giving something old another go. It starts with choosing the grade. Density and firmness tell you different things: density is mass for a given volume, while firmness describes resistance to pressure. Denser doesn’t automatically mean firmer. And how long foam lasts depends on its type, quality and the way it’s used. Choosing by feel alone doesn’t tell the whole story. The right choice starts with the job. A dining chair, a caravan bunk and a boat cushion can need different things. Something used occasionally has a different working life from a seat you settle into every evening. So we ask what you’re making, who’ll use it and how often. What feels wrong with the cushion you have? What would you like to change? A proper conversation helps narrow down the options. Then come the measurements: width, length and thickness. Work in millimetres, centimetres or inches, and make clear which you’re using. A simple sketch can help show which measurement belongs to which edge. If you’re replacing an old cushion, don’t assume its flattened shape gives the original size. Tell us about the cover, the fit and any wear before the measurements are agreed. An old cushion is a useful starting point, not always a reliable pattern. Next, it’s into the workshop. Straight edges and shaped pieces need a cutting method suited to the material and the job. Curves, tapers, bolsters and awkward corners all start with a clear shape to work from. A berth that narrows at one end needs more thought than a plain rectangle. Care here helps the finished piece fit where it belongs. Then there’s the finish. A suitable wadding wrap can soften the outline and help fill out a cushion cover. Some designs use bonded layers, combining different feels within one cushion. The construction needs to suit the support and comfort you’re after. Grade, size and finishing all help define the order. Agreeing those details first means you know what’s being made. One replacement cushion or a set of seats: the aim is the same. Get the specification clear, then make the pieces to match. Before packing, dimensions and order details need a final check. Delivery timing should be confirmed when you order, especially if you’re working to a deadline. A tired sofa, an awkward berth, a van taking shape in the workshop. Different projects, with the same need for foam that suits the job. Not just a block that fills a space, but a considered choice for the way that space gets used. Glover Bros. Foam, cut to size. Thought through, from the first measurement to the finished piece.