Bertie Velvet Cotton Cushion - Rust

The Bertie cushion is a 45 x 45cm square with an enzyme washed cotton velvet front and a plainer cotton reverse. It is made entirely from cotton, and the velvet face has the soft, slightly worn hand that a washed finish gives, so it feels lived-in from the day it arrives rather than stiff and new. The rust colourway is a warm, mid-toned orange-brown, and the whole cushion is finished with a frayed, fringed edge that runs right around the seam.

At 45 x 45cm this is the standard sofa scatter size, the one most cushion covers and inserts are built around, so it slots straight into an existing arrangement without leaving a gap or crowding a smaller seat. The warm rust tone sits happily against natural wood, rattan and cane, and works well layered with creams and stone neutrals, as the styling shot shows it doing beside a pale companion. It suits a living room sofa, a reading chair or the head of a bed where you want something soft to lean into.

The velvet front is the part you touch; the reverse is a firmer, flatter cotton that takes the wear of everyday use, and a zip fastening along the back lets you remove the cover. The fringed trim is worked into the edge all the way round and frames the plain velvet face. Because it is pure cotton, it responds well to a gentle, cool wash and will soften further over time rather than losing its character. A versatile, understated piece for a contemporary room.

Is the velvet front real cotton velvet?

Yes, the front is an enzyme washed cotton velvet, so the pile is soft with a gently worn hand rather than the crispness of a synthetic velvet.

What is on the reverse of the cushion?

The back is a firmer, flatter cotton chosen to be hard-wearing, which is why it takes the everyday contact while the softer velvet faces outward.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip fastening along the back so you can remove the cover from the insert when you need to clean or refresh it.

How should I wash it, given it is pure cotton?

As cotton, it responds well to a gentle cool wash and tends to soften with laundering rather than lose its character over time.

Will this size fit a standard cushion pad?

At 45 x 45cm it is the common square scatter size, so most 45cm inserts and covers in the same dimension will pair with it comfortably.

What colour is the rust exactly?

It is a warm, mid-toned orange-brown that sits well with natural wood, rattan and neutral creams in a contemporary room.