Bertie Velvet Cotton Cushion - Natural

The Bertie cushion is made from pure cotton, with an enzyme-washed cotton velvet on the front and a plainer, harder-wearing cotton on the reverse. The velvet face has the short, dense pile that cotton velvet is known for, so it catches the light softly and feels warm rather than slippery under the hand. Around all four sides runs a frayed, fringed trim that gives the edge a relaxed, slightly undone look rather than a crisp piped finish. In this natural colourway the cloth reads as a soft pinkish-blush, an easy neutral that sits between cream and dusty pink.

At 45 x 45cm this is a standard square scatter cushion, the size most sofas and beds are built around, so it layers easily with cushions you already own and pairs neatly with a matching pair either end of a settee. It suits a calm, contemporary living space and works just as well propped against a headboard or on a reading chair. The soft velvet front makes it a genuine leaning cushion rather than a purely decorative one, and the muted tone means it settles in alongside wood, linen-look upholstery and other warm neutrals without competing for attention.

The front is enzyme-washed, a finish that softens cotton velvet and gives it that lived-in handle from the first day. The reverse is a firmer plain cotton chosen to take everyday use, and a zip fastening along the back lets you remove the cover for cleaning or swap the pad. Being pure cotton, it is a breathable natural fibre that takes colour well and only softens with time. The frayed edge is part of the look, so expect a little loose thread at the fringe rather than a sealed hem. A caramel colourway is shown alongside the natural in our photography if you prefer a warmer tone.

What is the front of the cushion made from?

The front is an enzyme-washed cotton velvet, which gives a soft, short pile and a lived-in handle, while the reverse is a plainer, harder-wearing cotton.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip fastening along the reverse, so you can remove the cover to clean it or take out the pad when you need to.

Is the frayed edge meant to look like that?

Yes, the frayed, fringed trim is a deliberate part of the design, so expect a relaxed, slightly undone edge rather than a crisp sealed hem.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 45 x 45cm, a standard square scatter size that pairs easily with existing cushions and sits comfortably on a sofa or bed.

What does the natural colour look like in a room?

The cloth reads as a soft pinkish-blush neutral, an easy tone that works with wood, warm neutrals and other muted furnishings without dominating the space.