What is the name of this "base" material?

[Duh_Vinci]

Cheers all!

For the life of me, can't remember what is the name of this grey-ish material that is used as the top base layer as shown in this pic?



I have a project "brewing", and while back, I was told by a local, very experienced installer (unfortunately retired now) that for older, slightly worn seat pads, a layer of this material is recommend to be used. This way, there is much less chances for the new skins to have wrinkles (steaming is still a must).

Regards,
D

 

[sheward]

I call it "jute" I believe that is the name that furniture upholsterers use for it. I stand ready to be corrected.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

I call it "jute" I believe that is the name that furniture upholsterers use for it. I stand ready to be corrected.

THANK YOU!!!

Yes, "Jute Padding"!!! What hasn't gone through my mind, could not recall the name, thank you very much!

 

[Stegel]

Certainly in the UK, jute is a term used for a far stiffer and stronger material, normally used as webbing etc.. We would refer to the grey material as felt or wadding, it’s normally wool or cotton or a mix.

 

[gerryvz]

My understanding is that jute is also (usually) more of a very rough woven fabric material, somewhat similar to a burlap potato sack.

I would call that gray material "felt padding" myself. Looks to me to be made from recycled/shredded cotton fabric.

But that being said, in an automotive seat padding context, that material (at least in the US) would also be known as "jute," so @sheward is correct.

jute upholstery padding - Google Search

 

[Duh_Vinci]

Cheers all and thanks again, appreciate it! That "jute" felt/padding indeed is what I will use (sparingly). That now retired upholsterer explained (and not all seat needs it), but generally, since the off-the shelf leather skins replacements are tailored to the specs of the brand new seat, with no consideration of the age related wear (and ass-weight-pressure wear)... There are often "saggies, wrinkles and bubbles" apparent when the brand new skins go onto old, well used seats. And this jute/felt lining is used as as buildup material to compensate as needed (along with smacking, stretching, steaming and such) to obtain good quality fit.

Spring project part gathering continues...

Regards,
D

 

[sheward]

This is what I found when installing new GAHH covers. With the Recaro/sport seats in the 036 the backs and bottoms are comprised of 7 individual pockets that hold the "jute" pads. This allows for additional padding to be added underneath the factory pads which become compressed over time. Due to this construction foam can also be used. Without this feature I imagine foam may shift and bunch as new covers are being installed.

I found most of the compression from age to be in the center of the seat (ass-weight-pressure) and not in the bolsters or sides as one would expect.

 

[gsxr]

This is what I found when installing new GAHH covers. With the Recaro/sport seats in the 036 the backs and bottoms are comprised of 7 individual pockets that hold the "jute" pads.

For Sportline seats with heating (and, all USA-spec E500E) these pockets are filled with the heating elements, which are embedded into a thick felt pad. Pics attached. I assume non-heated seats have plain felt padding instead.

 

[sheward]

Thanks for adding pictures. I had taken many throughout the process but lost them. It was your pictures and descriptions that enabled me to tackle the job.

 

[Duh_Vinci]

Amazing how much craft and design and the process goes into production of the seats!

 

[nocfn]

Hey Jute, don't be afraid...lalalala