when you take the cooled ribbon off of the dowel rods, it will stay permanently curly! i am sorry for the delayed reply. not once have i left my wallet behind because it's always on my wrist. for a small fee of £5 per cushion, you can send your old covers to us and we will fit them for you, then send them back to you ready to put onto the sofa and ready to go! thank you for standing with us. here are some tips to help you finish strong… and lay the foundation for a great effort next year! 