Description
The Archie cushion is built around one idea: a hand-tufted abstract line that wanders across the whole face of the cover in a raised, fluffy pile. Against a smooth green ground, bright pink loops rise and curl in a continuous ribbon, so the pattern is something you feel as much as see. The cover is made from an 85% cotton, 15% polyester blend, a mix that gives you the softness and breathability of cotton with a little polyester worked in for durability, so the fabric holds its shape through everyday use. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square that most cushion pads and covers are cut to.
A 45cm square is the workhorse size for a sofa or a bed, big enough to lean on and easy to layer two or three deep along the back of a seat. This one is made to be seen rather than hidden, so it earns its place at the front of a pile where the tufted line and the colour contrast can do their work. It suits a room that already leans playful and colourful, and it sits happily beside plainer cushions in a solid tone, letting the raised pattern be the thing your eye goes to. The green and pink pairing is bold, so a calmer backdrop lets it breathe.
The construction is straightforward and practical. The tufting sits on the front only; the reverse is plain cotton, and a zip fastening down one edge means the cover comes off the pad for cleaning and goes back on without fuss. The trim is a knife edge, so the seam runs flat and clean around all four sides rather than carrying a piped or flanged border. Because the raised tufts are a real pile, treat the front gently and let the zip make cleaning simple. Archie comes in several contrasting colourways if you want to build a set across a sofa or a bed.
Specification
| Material |
85% cotton, 15% polyester |
| Design |
Abstract tufted line, pink on green |
| Construction |
Tufted front, plain cotton reverse, knife edge trim, zip fastening |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Sold as |
Cushion cover |
Frequently Asked
What is the raised pattern made from?
The winding design is hand-tufted cotton pile that stands proud of the surface, so it feels soft and fluffy under your hand rather than printed flat onto the fabric.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes. There is a zip fastening along one edge, so you can take the cover off the pad and refit it easily whenever you need to freshen it up.
What size pad does it need?
The cover is a 45 by 45cm square, the most common cushion size, so a standard 45cm pad will fill it out well and keep the corners plump.
Is the back the same as the front?
No. The tufted design is on the front only. The reverse is plain cotton, which makes the cushion easy to turn if you want a quieter look for a while.
What does the cotton blend mean in practice?
Cotton is soft and breathable and takes colour well, while the 15% polyester adds strength and helps the cover keep its shape through regular use.
How should I style it?
It is a bold, colourful piece, so it works best set against plainer cushions in a solid tone that let the raised line and colour contrast stand out.