Hayle Reversible Cotton Cushion - Natural

The Hayle cushion is a reversible cotton square that offers two looks in one. Both faces carry the same natural beige and white striped pattern, but at different scales: one side runs a bold, wide stripe, the other a narrow, close-set stripe. It measures 50 x 50cm, a generous square that reads as a proper feature rather than a filler, and the whole cover is woven from 100% cotton, so it feels soft under the hand and breathes well in warm weather.

This is a cushion made with outdoor use in mind, and the supplier gives it a water-resistant treatment for exactly that reason. It suits a garden bench, a patio sofa or a set of rattan chairs, and it works just as happily brought indoors onto a window seat or a reading chair. The soft neutral palette sits easily against timber, stone, painted metal and other pale linens, so it slots into a relaxed outdoor scheme without competing with planting or furniture. Because it is reversible, you can flip from the wide stripe to the narrow one and change the mood of a seating area in seconds, with no second cushion to buy.

The cover is cleanly finished with a small oxford edge, a flat border of fabric that frames each face and gives the square a tidy, defined outline. Being pure cotton, it responds well to gentle laundering and can be freshened as the season goes on, though the supplier has not stated wash instructions so we would recommend checking the sewn-in label before you clean it. The water-resistant finish is built to cope with unpredictable weather, which makes it a sensible pick for a spot that catches the odd shower. It is a straightforward, versatile square that earns its place on any bench or bed.

Can this cushion be used outside?

Yes. The supplier gives it a water-resistant treatment intended for outdoor use, so it is designed to cope with the odd shower and changeable weather on a patio or garden bench.

What are the two sides of the reversible design?

One face carries a wide stripe and the other a narrow stripe, in the same natural beige and white. Flip the cushion to switch the look whenever you fancy a change.

What is it made from?

The cover is 100% cotton, which is a natural fibre that feels soft to the touch and breathes well, keeping it comfortable to lean against in warm weather.

How big is the cushion?

It is a 50 x 50cm square, a generous size that reads as a genuine feature on a sofa or bench rather than a small accent.

What is an oxford edge?

It is a flat fabric border stitched around each face of the cover, framing the stripe and giving the square a neat, defined outline rather than a plain seam.