Halo Fringed Velvet Plain Polyester Cushion - Ecru/Ginger

The Halo Fringed Velvet Cushion is a plain velvet square finished with a contrasting fringed trim, and it is that trim that makes it what it is. The photograph shows a soft ecru velvet face framed on all four sides by a dense ginger-orange fringe, a warm rust tone that runs the full perimeter. The velvet itself is a plain, unpatterned pile in a pale creamy tone, so the whole design rests on the play between the calm centre and the bright edge. It is made from polyester and measures 50 by 50cm, the standard square that suits most sofas and armchairs.

A 50cm square is the workhorse cushion size, large enough to sit against the back of a sofa and give real support without swamping a two-seater. This one is built to be mixed rather than matched: the supplier makes it in several tonal combinations, so an ecru and ginger cushion can sit alongside other pairings from the same range and hold together. It suits a living room where you want warmth without a busy print, and the ginger fringe picks up naturally against tan leather, wood tones and warm neutral walls. Set two or three along a longer sofa, or use a single one to lift a plain chair.

The pile is a plush velvet that catches light differently as you move past it, which is part of why a plain velvet reads as richer than a plain cotton. There is a concealed zip along one edge, so the cover can come off the pad for cleaning and the closure stays out of sight when the cushion is dressed. The fringe is a separate trim applied around the border, giving the edge its texture and depth. If you like the look, the wider Halo range runs across a set of colour combinations, so you can build a group that shares the fringed edge while varying the tones.

Does this cushion come with a filling pad or is it a cover only?

The listing describes a cushion with a concealed zip closure, which lets the cover come off. Please check the pad is included before you order if you need one.

What is the fringe made from and where does it sit?

The fringed trim runs around all four sides of the cushion as a contrasting border, and the whole cushion is made from polyester as stated in the specification.

How big is the cushion and what will it suit?

It measures 50 by 50cm, the standard square size that works well against the back of most sofas, armchairs and beds without overwhelming a smaller seat.

Is the velvet patterned or plain?

The velvet face is plain and unpatterned, so all the interest comes from the plush pile and the contrasting fringed edge rather than from any printed design.

Can I combine it with other Halo cushions?

Yes. The Halo range is made in several tonal colour combinations that share the same fringed edge, so you can group different pairings together on one sofa.

Why choose a plain velvet over a printed cushion?

A plain velvet pile catches light and shifts tone as you move, which gives it depth without a pattern, and the fringe supplies the detail.