On the upside-Down, and feather blend cushions give both a relaxed look and feel- but with the downside of much more maintenance- your upholstery can go from relaxed looking to sloppy and misshapen if not constantly fluffed and flipped.

Dacron wrapped foam cushions will hold their shape much better, but don't give you as much "squish" you still need to fluff and flip, but not as much.

It's going to come down to a personal choice, if you think about how much time you want to spend keeping the shape of your sofa, and the look you are going for.

It's ultimately

Thank you for your very helpful input!

you know, now that michelleputs it that way, i compare it with my bed. i have been thinking the same thoughts ptm. but now i think i understand. I have a wonderful memory foam mattress on my bed. but, it can make you feel hot. so we keep a comforter on top and all our head pillows are down or better yet, feather center with down surround. so i think i will go with foam cushions and down pillows, with feather ctrs would be even better. thks

good quality upholstery is made from down and feathers and webb and coil construction, inexpensive upholstery is made with foam with no sag construction