Description
The Chesil Check cushion is a 50 x 50cm square made from pure cotton, printed with a soft, muted check in warm beige and off-white. The print runs across both faces, so the cushion looks the same however it lands, and a flat oxford border frames the design on all four sides. Cotton takes a printed pattern crisply and feels dry and breathable to the touch, which is part of why this check reads as calm rather than busy. The fabric here has been treated for outdoor use, so it is built to sit outside rather than only indoors.
At 50 x 50cm this is a generous square, the size that props well against the back of a garden bench or an outdoor sofa without disappearing behind larger seat cushions. The soft, neutral check sits happily with natural timber, rattan, stone and the greys and greens of a planted garden, and it works just as well brought indoors on a reading chair or a window seat. Because the palette is gentle and largely tonal, you can layer two or three together without the pattern competing, or set a single one against a plainer cushion for contrast.
Construction is straightforward and practical. A zip closure runs along one edge so the cover comes off easily when you want to freshen it, and the oxford border gives the cushion a neat, tailored edge rather than a plain knife seam. Being cotton, it is a natural fibre that breathes well and holds a printed colour cleanly. The check pattern and the neutral palette make it easy to build a coordinated outdoor scheme, and it pairs comfortably with plainer cushions in the same soft, natural tones.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Design |
Printed check, double-sided, muted natural tones |
| Construction |
Oxford border, zip closure, treated for outdoor use, water resistant |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
| Country of origin |
Not stated |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion made from?
It is made from 100% cotton, a natural fibre that breathes well, feels dry to the touch and holds a printed pattern cleanly.
Can this cushion be used outdoors?
Yes. The cotton has been specially treated for outdoor use and is water resistant, so it is designed to sit on garden or patio furniture.
How big is it?
It measures 50 x 50cm, a generous square that sits well against the back of an outdoor sofa, bench or seat.
Is the pattern on both sides?
Yes, the check design is double-sided, so the cushion looks the same whichever way it falls when you plump it.
How do I take the cover off?
A zip closure runs along one edge, so the cover comes away easily when you want to remove it for cleaning.
Country of origin
Not stated by the supplier.