Description
The Hayle is a reversible outdoor cushion in pure cotton, and the whole idea sits in that word reversible. One face carries a bold, wide navy-and-white stripe; turn it over and the same navy runs in a much narrower stripe across the reverse. It is one cushion doing the work of two, so you can change the look of a bench or a chair simply by flipping it. The cover is a square 50 x 50cm, the standard size that most scatter cushions and shop-bought pads are cut to, which makes it easy to mix with what you already own.
This one is made for outside. It lives happily on garden seating, a patio bench, a set of rope-and-timber loungers or a windowsill nook that catches the sun. The navy reads as a calm, nautical blue against pale seat cushions and natural wood, and because both faces share the same palette you can run several together, some wide-stripe up, some narrow, without anything clashing. It suits a relaxed, coastal sort of setting rather than a formal one, and it earns its place in a living room just as easily when the weather turns.
Being 100% cotton, the cover has a genuinely soft handle rather than the slick feel of a technical fabric, which is why it is comfortable to lean on for a long afternoon. The supplier gives it a water-resistant treatment so it copes with the odd shower and damp morning air, though cotton is a natural fibre and we would still bring it in for a downpour or over winter. The edge is finished with a small oxford border, a neat flat trim that frames each face cleanly. Style it with a plain seat pad and a lantern for an unfussy outdoor corner.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Design |
Reversible stripe, wide on one face and narrow on the reverse |
| Construction |
Water-resistant treatment, small oxford edge |
| Size |
50 x 50cm |
Frequently Asked
Can this cushion stay outside all the time?
It carries a water-resistant treatment that copes with the odd shower and damp air, but cotton is a natural fibre, so we would bring it in during heavy rain and store it over winter.
What does reversible mean here?
Both faces are usable and share the same navy-and-white palette. One side has a wide stripe and the other a narrow stripe, so you can flip it to change the look.
What size is the cover?
It measures 50 x 50cm, a standard square scatter-cushion size, so it pairs easily with other cushions and shop-bought inner pads.
What is the cover made from?
It is 100% cotton, which gives it a soft, natural handle that is comfortable to lean against for long stretches outdoors.
What is the oxford edge?
It is a small flat border stitched around the cover, which gives each face a clean, framed finish rather than a raw seam.