18mm Scrim Foam 60″ Wide

18mm Scrim Foam for Extra Deep Quilting and Automotive Upholstery

This 18mm scrim foam is a 60" wide upholstery padding and backing material made for extra-deep quilting, automotive trimming, car seats, door cards and heavily padded decorative panels.

A thin scrim is laminated to one side of the foam. This helps stabilise the material during handling and reduces the risk of tearing when the foam is sewn.

At 18mm thick, this is the deepest scrim foam in the Status Fabrics range and is particularly suited to projects where strong padding depth, pronounced quilting and a highly three-dimensional upholstered finish are required.

It can be sewn or glued and used behind suitable leather, vinyl, leatherette and upholstery fabrics.

Product Specification

• Thickness: 18mm
• Width: 60"
• Construction: Foam with scrim laminated to one side
• Purchase options: Per metre, per roll or per 15m roll
• Application: Automotive trimming, extra-deep quilting and heavily padded upholstery
• Suitable for: Sewing or bonding
• Foam colour: May vary

What Is 18mm Scrim Foam Used For?

18mm scrim-backed foam is made for applications where padding depth forms an important part of the finished upholstery.

Typical applications include:

• Car seats
• Custom seat centre panels
• Seat bolsters
• Headrests
• Door cards
• Automotive trim panels
• Campervan interiors
• Motorhome panels
• Extra-deep diamond quilting
• Channel stitching
• Fluted upholstery
• Leather backing
• Vinyl backing
• Fabric backing
• Headboards
• Bed panels
• Furniture panels
• Upholstered wall panels
• Decorative padded features

The increased thickness allows stitched patterns to create strong raised sections and deeper compression lines.

18mm Scrim Foam for Car Seats

18mm automotive scrim foam is particularly useful in custom car interiors where padding and strong visual definition are required.

It can be used behind:

• Automotive fabric
• Leather
• Vinyl
• Leatherette
• Faux suede

The extra depth makes it particularly suitable for:

• Custom seat centre panels
• Deep quilted inserts
• Bolster sections
• Headrests
• Bespoke automotive upholstery
• Show-car interiors
• Heavily padded trim details

Browse Automotive & Headlining Fabrics for suitable vehicle covering materials.

18mm Scrim Foam for Extra Deep Diamond Quilting

One of the strongest applications for 18mm scrim foam is deep diamond quilting.

The foam compresses strongly beneath the stitch lines while the sections between the stitching remain raised.

This produces a much more pronounced three-dimensional effect than thinner scrim foam.

18mm scrim foam can be used for:

• Deep diamond quilting
• Large quilted patterns
• Cross-hatch stitching
• Deep parallel channels
• Vertical fluting
• Custom automotive upholstery
• Leather seat panels
• Quilted vinyl panels
• Upholstered wall features
• Decorative furniture panels

The finished appearance will depend on:

• Foam thickness
• Stitch spacing
• Cover material
• Thread tension
• Pattern size
• Degree of foam compression

18mm Foam Behind Leather

18mm scrim foam can create a particularly deep padded finish behind leather.

It is useful where the leather panel is intended to have:

• Strong quilting
• Large raised sections
• Deep stitched channels
• body
• A highly padded appearance

Potential applications include:

• Custom car seats
• Seat inserts
• Door-card panels
• Headrests
• Furniture panels
• Decorative leather features

For a less pronounced finish, choose a thinner scrim foam such as 10mm or 12mm.

18mm Foam Behind Vinyl and Leatherette

Vinyl and leatherette can also be used over 18mm scrim foam where a strong padded effect is required.

Applications include:

• Automotive seat panels
• Door cards
• Campervan interiors
• Motorhome trim
• Furniture panels
• Decorative upholstery
• Custom stitched inserts

The scrim backing helps support the foam during sewing and makes it suitable for stitched upholstery assemblies.

18mm Foam Behind Upholstery Fabric

18mm scrim foam can also be used beneath suitable upholstery fabrics for decorative and heavily padded furniture work.

Possible applications include:

• Deeply padded headboards
• Bed panels
• Chair backs
• Upholstered wall panels
• Furniture feature panels
• Quilted fabric sections

The greater depth creates a softer and more sculpted appearance than thinner backing foams.

18mm Scrim Foam for Door Cards and Interior Panels

18mm foam can create a heavily padded finish on custom vehicle door cards and trim panels.

It is particularly suitable where the design intentionally incorporates:

• Deep quilting
• Raised inserts
• Large padded sections
• Decorative stitched panels
• Bespoke automotive trim

Because 18mm adds considerable depth, always check clearance around:

• Door handles
• Window switches
• Speakers
• Trim clips
• Fasteners
• Panel edges
• Surrounding mouldings

For specialist removal and fitting equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

12mm or 18mm Scrim Foam?

For but less extreme padding, choose 12mm Scrim Foam 60" Wide.

Choose 12mm scrim foam when you need:

• Deep quilting
• Strong visual definition
• padding
• Greater versatility
• Less finished panel thickness

Choose 18mm scrim foam when you need:

• Maximum quilting depth
• Strongly raised stitched sections
• Very deep padding
• Highly pronounced three-dimensional panels
• A specialist heavy-padding result

For many jobs 12mm will provide plenty of depth. Choose 18mm where a much stronger padded effect is deliberately required.

10mm or 18mm Scrim Foam?

10mm Scrim Foam 60" Wide provides deep padding while remaining considerably less bulky.

Choose 10mm for:

• General deep quilting
• Automotive seats
• Door cards
• Decorative panels
• A strong but controlled padded finish

Choose 18mm where the project specifically calls for maximum depth and very pronounced quilting.

8mm or 18mm Scrim Foam?

For a more mid-range option, choose 8mm Scrim Foam 60" Wide.

8mm is more suitable where:

• Moderate-to-pronounced padding is enough
• Greater flexibility is required
• Panel thickness needs to remain controlled
• General automotive upholstery is being undertaken

18mm is significantly more specialised and should be chosen where foam depth is essential to the final design.

Need Thinner Scrim Foam?

For lighter applications, There is also 6mm Scrim Foam 54" Wide and 3mm Scrim Foam 60" Wide.

Choose these thinner options where:

• Minimal bulk is required
• Greater flexibility is important
• The foam is primarily acting as backing
• Clearance around trim fittings is limited
• Only a subtle padded effect is required

see the Scrim Foam range to compare all available thicknesses.

18mm Scrim Foam for Campervans and Motorhomes

18mm scrim foam can be used for leisure-vehicle interiors where a deeply upholstered finish is wanted.

Potential applications include:

• Feature wall panels
• Door trims
• Decorative side panels
• Seating inserts
• Quilted interior panels
• Upholstered storage panels
• Motorhome feature sections

The increased foam thickness can turn a flat panel into a visibly padded interior feature.

For vehicle trim tools and installation equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

Bonding 18mm Scrim Foam

18mm scrim foam can be glued as well as sewn.

The adhesive selected should be suitable for:

• The foam
• Covering material
• Substrate
• Installation environment
• Expected temperature

Vehicle interiors can reach high temperatures, particularly around roof panels and glazing.

For suitable automotive trim applications, choose Trimbond High Temperature Spray Adhesive.

Before bonding:

• Remove deteriorated foam
• Remove loose adhesive residue
• Clean the substrate
• Test adhesive compatibility on an offcut
• Apply adhesive evenly
• Avoid soaking the foam
• Follow the recommended tack time
• Position carefully
• Apply even pressure
• Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions

Sewing 18mm Scrim Foam

The scrim laminated to one side helps support the foam while stitching.

Because 18mm foam compresses considerably, test your full material combination before starting the final panel.

For best results:

• Test stitch spacing
• Test thread tension
• Check how much the foam compresses
• Allow extra material around edges
• Keep stitch lines consistent
• Check the finished depth
• Test complex patterns on an offcut first

Large quilting patterns often work well with thicker foam because they allow the raised sections to develop more fully.

Cutting and Shaping 18mm Scrim Foam

18mm scrim foam can be cut using suitable sharp upholstery tools.

For accurate results:

• Measure carefully
• Mark the panel shape
• Use a sharp blade
• Cut on a suitable surface
• Avoid stretching or crushing the foam unnecessarily
• Test-fit before sewing or bonding

Browse Knives & Foam Cutters for suitable cutting equipment.

For vehicle-specific trim removal and fitting equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

Scrim Foam Is Not Main Seat Support Foam

Despite its 18mm thickness, scrim foam remains a surface-padding, backing and quilting material.

It is not intended to replace the supportive upholstery foam that carries body weight in a seat.

It should not be used as the sole support material in:

• Sofa seat cushions
• Chair seat cushions
• Bench cushions
• Mattress cores
• Main automotive seat structures

For supportive bespoke upholstery foam, use Foam Cut to Size.

18mm Scrim Foam for Professional Car Trimmers and Upholsterers

18mm scrim foam is particularly suited to professional automotive trimmers, custom vehicle interior specialists, upholsterers, campervan converters and furniture makers working on projects where padding depth is required.

Its combination of 18mm thickness, 60" width and scrim backing makes it especially useful for extra-deep quilting, heavily padded panels and highly defined stitched upholstery.

Browse Scrim Foam for alternative thicknesses.

For vehicle covering materials, browse Automotive & Headlining Fabrics.

For specialist automotive upholstery equipment, browse Car Trimming Tools.

For suitable high-temperature vehicle trimming applications, choose Trimbond High Temperature Spray Adhesive.

For help choosing the correct scrim foam thickness for your automotive or upholstery project, contact us.

18mm scrim-backed foam for extra-deep automotive quilting, car seats, door cards, trim panels and heavily padded upholstery work.

• 18mm foam thickness
• 60" wide
• Thin scrim laminated to one side
• Scrim backing helps support the foam during sewing
• Suitable for sewing or gluing
• Use it for deep diamond quilting and pronounced stitched panels
• Suitable for car seats, door cards and custom automotive trim
• Can be used behind leather, vinyl, leatherette and upholstery fabric
• Creates the deepest padded effect in the Status Fabrics scrim foam range
• Available per metre, per roll or per 15m roll
• Foam colour may vary

The 18mm thickness produces depth and strong three-dimensional definition, making it particularly suitable where the padding itself is intended to be a major part of the finished design.

see the Scrim Foam range to compare alternative thicknesses.

For vehicle interior work, browse Automotive & Headlining Fabrics and specialist Car Trimming Tools.

For suitable automotive bonding applications, consider Trimbond High Temperature Spray Adhesive.