That is the combination of materials we use for seat cushions etc... for
decorative arts objects in our collection. Polyethelene foam can be
shaped easily to the exact form that you want and the batting softens
the shape and protects the fabric from possible abrasion from contact
with the foam. As Meg states the combination of synthetic batting and
closed-cell foam won't effect humidity levels and are not really
pest-friendly be it rodents, insects or mold.
Best regards,

Ashley



T. Ashley McGrew
Lead Preparator
J. Paul Getty Museum
1200 Getty Center Drive 
Los Angeles, CA  90049-1687
Phone 310-440-6424
Fax 310-440-7741
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>>> Margaret Geiss-Mooney <[log in to unmask]> 04/10/08 7:31 PM >>>
Good evening, MuseumLers - Ethafoam™ and heat-bonded polyester fiberfill
without a doubt. Plus those two also don't absorb moisture from the
environment.
Regards,
Meg
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Margaret (Meg) Geiss-Mooney     
Textile/Costume Conservator in Private Practice     
Professional Associate, AIC      
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...of the four stuffing materials you mentioned, cotton, polyester,
ethafoam, horsehair,
which do you believe would work best for preventing damage from mice?
Pests
and off-gassing our our main concerns. ...

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