Empress Velvet Faux Fur Cushion - Taupe

The Empress cushion cover is made from a super soft faux fur fabric with long pile fibres that run across the face in gentle vertical channels. In this taupe colourway the tone is a warm greige brown, soft and neutral, and the pile catches the light so the surface shifts a little as you move past it. It comes in two square sizes, a 45x45cm and a larger 55x55cm, so you can mix scales along a sofa or bed. This is a cover with a hidden zip closure rather than a filled unit, which means you can slip a pad in and out and swap it with the seasons.

Faux fur earns its place in the colder months, and this one is built for exactly that. It sits well against plain weaves and knitted throws, and the neutral taupe means it works with almost any scheme rather than fighting it. Layer a pair at the corners of a sofa, or set one against a linen or cotton cushion to play the deep pile off a flatter texture. On a bed it reads as the softer, more tactile layer you reach for in the evening. The square format is the easy one to build a group around.

The fabric is 100% polyester throughout, which is what gives the pile its resilience: it is hard wearing, holds its shape and does not mark easily in everyday use. The face carries the long, brushable fibres you can run a hand through, and a zip keeps the pad hidden and the edge clean. Because it is a single-fibre synthetic, wash the cover separately so the pile keeps its loft and does not pick up colour or lint from other items. Smooth the pile back with your fingers after washing to lift it again. It is one of several natural tones in the Empress range.

Is a cushion pad included, or is this the cover only?

This is a cushion cover with a hidden zip closure, so you supply your own pad and slip it in through the zip. Match the pad to the cover size for a full, plump finish.

What is the faux fur made from?

The fabric is 100% polyester, which gives the long pile its resilience. It is hard wearing, holds its shape well and does not tend to mark or stain in everyday use.

How should I wash it?

Wash the cover separately from other items so the pile keeps its loft and does not pick up colour or lint. Smooth the fibres back into place with your fingers once it has dried.

Which size should I choose?

There are two square options, 45x45cm and 55x55cm. The smaller suits a neat sofa arrangement, while the larger works as a fuller layer or a bolder single cushion on a bed.

What colour is the taupe?

It is a warm greige brown, a soft neutral that sits between grey and brown. It works with most schemes and pairs easily with plain weaves and knitted textures.