When choosing a sofa, most people focus on design and fabric — but the filling is just as important. It determines not only comfort and durability but also the health of your home.

Common sofa fillings
Most mass-produced sofas use polyurethane foam or polyester fibre. These are cheap and lightweight, but they come with downsides: they break down quickly, lose their shape, and release chemicals into the air. They also end up in landfill, where they don’t biodegrade.

Natural fillings: the healthier choice
At Innate Furniture, we believe your sofa should be comfortable and healthy. That’s why we are developing a sofa range and use 100% New Zealand wool as a primary filling option. Wool is:

• Breathable – regulating temperature so your sofa stays comfortable year-round.

• Naturally fire-resistant – without the need for toxic chemical treatments.

• Durable – wool fibres are resilient and spring back, keeping their shape for longer.

• Biodegradable – unlike synthetic foams, wool breaks down naturally at the end of its life.

For added comfort and structure, we pair wool with natural materials like NZ leather, solid timber frames, and natural oils. This makes every sofa a healthier choice for your living room.

Why local matters
We go further than simply using wool — we make sure it’s grown, processed, and spun right here in New Zealand. Too often, raw wool is shipped overseas for processing and then re-imported. By keeping the full chain local, we support farmers, spinners, and fabric weavers across Aotearoa.

The healthiest sofa filling in NZ
The answer is clear: NZ wool. It’s sustainable, non-toxic, comfortable, and supports local communities. At Innate, our sofas are designed to last, using natural materials that are better for both people and the planet.