How much fabric do I need to make a bean bag?

How much fabric do I need to make a bean bag?

Plan on buying about 300-400 litres of pellets for an adult-sized bean bag. You will also need: 4.6 metres of fabric, if it is 115 to 122 centimetres wide; or 3.2 metres of fabric if it is 137 to 152.5 centimetres wide. You can view our outdoor bean bag fabric guide here.

What do you fill a bean bag with?

Most bean bags are filled with a manmade material known as expanded polystyrene (EPS). EPS is a hard-celled plastic very similar to Styrofoam, which is extruded polystyrene. Besides bean bag beads, EPS is used for disposable coffee cups and as cushioning material for packaging and shipping.

Is it cheaper to make your own bean bag chair?

Depending upon the materials used, the cost of a commercially manufactured beanbag chair may overreach your budget. It costs less to make your own beanbag chair than to buy one, plus you get to determine the color and size of the finished product so it fits perfectly within your homes decor and space.