Description
The Empress cushion is made from super soft faux fur, a deep pile fabric with long fibres you can run your hands through. In the photograph the cover is a rich navy blue, cut in a 45 by 45cm square with soft channels running vertically down the face that catch the light and give the pile its movement. It is a plain cover in the sense that there is no printed pattern; the interest comes entirely from the texture and the way the nap shifts as you brush it one way or the other.
A 45 by 45cm square is the standard cushion size, which makes this an easy addition to a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed. The photographs show it resting against a pale buttoned chair, and that is where a cushion like this earns its place: a dark, tactile piece against a lighter, smoother surface. It sits happily in a warm, layered living room and pairs naturally with a matching faux fur throw. The navy is deep enough to anchor a scheme rather than shout in it.
The cover is made from 100% polyester. Polyester faux fur is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which is useful for a piece you will handle often. It fastens with a hidden zip closure, so the cover can be removed and the pile is not interrupted by visible buttons or ties. The supplier notes it should be washed separately, which is sensible for any deep-pile fabric that can shed a little when new. The Empress range runs across several colours, so if navy is not quite right there are jewel and natural tones alongside it.
Specification
| Material |
100% Polyester |
| Design |
Plain faux fur, vertical channelled pile |
| Construction |
Hidden zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Washing |
Wash separately |
Frequently Asked
What is the cover made from?
It is 100% polyester faux fur, a deep pile fabric that is soft to the touch and hard-wearing, which makes it well suited to everyday use.
How big is the cushion?
The cover measures 45 by 45cm, the standard square size, so it works on a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed alongside other cushions.
Does the cover come off for washing?
Yes, there is a hidden zip closure so you can remove the cover, and the supplier advises washing it separately from other items.
Is there a pattern on the fabric?
No printed pattern. The face is plain navy faux fur with soft channels running down it, so all the interest comes from the pile and its texture.
What colour is it?
This cover is a deep navy blue. The wider Empress range is offered in several colours, including jewel and natural tones, if you want to compare.
Will it match a faux fur throw?
The Empress range includes coordinating pieces in the same fabric, so a matching throw sits naturally with the cushion for a layered, tactile look.