Bertie Velvet Cotton Cushion - Light Sage

The Bertie cushion pairs an enzyme washed cotton velvet front with a plainer, more hard-wearing cotton reverse, all in a soft light sage. The velvet face has the slightly worn, lived-in surface that washing gives cotton velvet, so the pile catches the light unevenly and reads as gentle, mottled colour rather than a flat, uniform green. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square that most cushion pads and covers are built around, which makes it easy to layer with pieces you already own.

This is a cushion for a relaxed living space rather than a formal one. The washed finish and frayed, fringed edge sit happily on a sofa, a reading chair or a bed, and the muted sage works alongside warm neutrals, natural woods and other soft, faded shades. Because the front is velvet and the back is a simpler cotton weave, you can turn it face-out for texture or reverse-out for a calmer look, which is useful when you are dressing a whole sofa and want variety without buying a second design.

The cover is 100% cotton throughout. Cotton is a natural fibre that takes dye well and softens with use, and a washed cotton velvet like this is more forgiving of everyday handling than a crisp, formal velvet. The edge is finished with a frayed fringe and the cover closes with a zip, so the pad can be taken out. It is a versatile piece to build a set around, and the fringed edge does the decorative work so the rest of the room can stay simple.

What is the cover made of?

The cover is 100% cotton, with an enzyme washed cotton velvet on the front and a plainer, more hard-wearing cotton on the reverse.

Why does the velvet look slightly uneven in colour?

That is the washed finish. Enzyme washing softens cotton velvet and gives the pile a lived-in, mottled surface that catches the light rather than sitting flat.

What size pad does it take?

The cover is 45 x 45cm, the standard square size, so a matching 45cm pad will fill it out well. Choosing a slightly larger pad gives a plumper look.

Can I use both sides?

Yes. The velvet front gives texture and the plainer cotton reverse gives a calmer look, so you can turn the cushion whichever way suits the room.

Does the cover come off?

The cover has a zip fastening, so you can remove the pad. The edge is finished with a frayed, fringed trim around all four sides.

What does the frayed edge look like?

It is a soft, gathered fringe of frayed cotton running around the seam, giving the cushion a relaxed, textural border rather than a sharp, tailored edge.