Technical Question about seat insulation

I have a 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook and will be reupholstering the bench seats very soon, however, I am not sure what the straw insulation material is made of.

Does anyone happen to know?

Thanks!

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I think that you will be happier with a good quality foam, but if you really want original everything there is an upholstery group on here. Maybe one of the members could answer your question.

 

Here's a link to the upholstery group on here, maybe someone can answer your question. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/social-forums/upholstery.153/

 

I will be using the foam, but I was just curious what the material was. Thanks for the reply.

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The straw like insulation is a foundation to put over the Burlap. It takes the feel of the springs away after putting a layer of foam over your seat. They did use straw in older furniture.

 

I think that "straw" material is one of the things that attracts varmints. When I was a youngster I had a pet goat. That goat got into my Uncle's '53 Plymouth somehow and pretty much destroyed the front seat. I never saw my goat again, but we did have one of the toughest pot roasts I've ever eaten for dinner that evening.