Colors and Fabrics

We use only the best fabrics in a wide range of colors and patterns. Our selections includes Chatham and Piedmont nylons, Absecon olefins, and full-woven 100% cotton velvets. We finish your materials with skillful seaming using bonded nylon thread. The finished cushion is then hand-tufted with matching fabric covered buttons. For churches with special decorating needs, we also purchase fabrics from leading manufacturers like Maharam, Designtex and others.

• All standard fabrics meet Heavy Duty upholstery standards with durability ratings of 15,000 to 250,000 double rubs.

• All standard fabrics are treated with DuPont Teflon (or similar) stain protection at the fabric mills.

• All standard fabrics meet the UFAC class 1 and California #117 flammability standards. With extra treatment most materials will meet NFPA #701, Boston Fire Code or California #133 standards if needed.

Waggoners works with you to select the appropriate combination of materials for your project and is happy to work with your church to obtain a specific fabric or color that you desire. We can provide sample materials for your church to help you make the best selection.

Other points on fabric to remember:

• Special dye-lots - We can customize colors to give you the look you want. The mills have special size and availability requirements. Ask your Waggoner representative for details.

• Customers-Own-Materials (C.O.M.) - We are willing to work with fabric you or your decorator provides. Be careful, because some fabrics you may select do not work well on long church pews. Often, once we have seen your selection, we are able to  identify the mill and/or make arrangements for the fabric to be purchased less expensively.

Foam

We are one company that takes great care with the specifications of the foam we put inside our cushions. Our two-inch high density polyfoam is pick specifically for use on your church pews so you know it will last long and feel right. Various foam thickness and densities are offered to provide long-lasting comfort and support at each service. Our high-resilience foam is the premium foam available today. Your Waggoner representative can explain and let you experience the various types of foam, so you can create a truly comfortable and durable pew cushion for your pews.

Other points on foam to remember:

• Density - The density (or pounds per cubic foot) of foam is an important measure of quality. The more raw chemicals in polyurethane foam, the more durable and comfortable it will be. Cheaper foams will have a 1.2-1.7 lb density; premium foams will be in the 2.4-3.0 lb range. All Waggoner foams are 2.4 lb and above.

• Firmness - The firmness of the foam (or its Indention-Load Deflection or ILD) relates how much "give" there is to polyurethane foam. The proper firmness depends upon the application. For back foams, an ILD of 20-30 lbs is ideal; for pew seating an ILD of 45-55 lbs is best; and for kneeling foams you'll want an ILD of 75-95 lbs.

• Dacron wrap - This material is light and fluffy and is often used as a replacement for very soft foams. In church cushions a layer of dacron wrap is most often used to provide an extra soft feel and pillowy look to the cushion pad.