Description
The Arrochar cushion carries a woven tartan check across both faces, with a self-fringed trim running the full way round its edge. The cloth is a blend of 97% cotton and 3% linen, and it is finished with a water-resistant coating so it can hold its own outdoors as well as in. The check itself sets soft greens and creams against bands of dusty rose and deeper elderberry pink, a gentle, country palette rather than a loud one. It measures 50 x 50cm, a generous square that reads as a proper cushion rather than a scatter accent.
Because of the outdoor treatment, this one earns its place on a garden bench, a terrace chair or a conservatory sofa, where a plain textile would struggle with damp and fading. Indoors it sits happily on an armchair or across the end of a bed, and the muted check works alongside natural woods, rattan and plain linen upholstery. The double-sided design means there is no wrong way to plump it, and the fringe gives the edge a bit of texture and traditional charm without fuss.
The cotton in the blend gives the cover its soft handle and its breathability, while the small proportion of linen adds a little natural crispness to the weave. The cover is woven rather than printed, so the check runs true through the cloth and the colours are yarn-dyed rather than surface-applied. A zip closure lets you remove the cover, and the self-fringe is part of the cloth rather than a stitched-on braid. Style it singly on a chair, or in a pair at either end of an outdoor sofa, letting the check pick up the greens of the planting around it.
Specification
| Material |
97% cotton, 3% linen |
| Design |
Tartan check, yarn-dyed, double-sided |
| Construction |
Woven, water-resistant coating, self-fringed trim, zip closure |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Can this cushion be left outside?
It has a water-resistant coating designed for outdoor use, so it copes with damp and the odd shower far better than a plain indoor cover would. We would still bring it in for heavy or prolonged rain.
What is the cover made from?
The cover is a blend of 97% cotton and 3% linen. The cotton gives it a soft handle and breathability, while the touch of linen adds a little natural crispness to the woven cloth.
Is the pattern the same on both sides?
Yes, it is a double-sided design, so the same tartan check runs across the front and the back and there is no wrong side to face outward.
How big is the cushion?
It measures 50 x 50cm, a full square that suits an armchair, a sofa or an outdoor bench rather than sitting as a small scatter cushion.
Does the cover come off?
It has a zip closure, so the cover can be taken off the pad when you need to. The self-fringe is woven as part of the cloth rather than stitched on.