Description
The Bertie is a plain cotton velvet cushion, made from 100% washed cotton velvet with a soft, dense pile and a relaxed frayed fringe running right around the edge. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads are sold in, so replacing or plumping the filling later is straightforward. The front carries the full velvet face; the reverse is a plainer woven cotton with a discreet zip closure, so the cover comes off in one movement.
A 45cm square earns its place on a sofa or an armchair, where it sits comfortably against the back and gives your lower back something to lean into. Two or three along a three-seater reads as generous without crowding the seat. It works just as well propped against the headboard on a bed or layered with smaller cushions on a reading chair. The washed velvet has a gently faded, lived-in look rather than a sharp new sheen, so it settles into a room quickly rather than demanding to be the centre of attention.
Cotton velvet is a natural fibre, which means it breathes and takes dye with a soft depth you can see in the way the colour shifts as the pile catches the light. The zip closure is there for a reason: it lets you take the cover off for cleaning without wrestling the pad through a gap. The frayed fringe is a deliberately casual trim, so a few loose threads are part of the look rather than a fault. If you like the relaxed feel here, the Bertie is offered in a range of tones, so you can repeat the shape across a room in colours that suit the setting.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Plain, modern |
| Construction |
Velvet face, woven cotton reverse, frayed fringe trim, discreet zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion cover |
Frequently Asked
Is the cover removable?
Yes. There is a discreet zip along the reverse, so you can slip the cover off the pad for cleaning and put it back without any fuss.
What is the cushion made from?
It is made from 100% washed cotton velvet on the front, with a plainer woven cotton reverse. Cotton is a natural fibre that breathes and holds colour with real depth.
What size pad does it take?
The cover measures 45 x 45cm, the most common square cushion size, so a standard 45cm pad fits it neatly and a slightly larger pad gives a plumper look.
Are the loose threads on the edge a fault?
No. The frayed fringe is a deliberately casual trim, so a relaxed, slightly loose edge is part of the design rather than a defect.
Where does this cushion work best?
It suits a sofa, an armchair or a bed, and it layers well with smaller cushions when you want to build a relaxed, comfortable arrangement.