Hayle Reversible Cotton Cushion - Pecan

The Hayle is a reversible outdoor cushion in pure cotton, measuring 50 x 50cm. What sets it apart is that both faces are useful: one side carries a bold, wide stripe in warm pecan brown against white, and the other a much narrower pinstripe in the same tones. Flip it over and the same cushion reads quite differently, so a single purchase gives you two looks. The colour is a soft, chalky brown with a woven, chambray-like texture rather than a flat print, which keeps it from looking too uniform across the seat.

This is a cushion built for outside. It sits happily on a garden sofa, a bench or a set of lounge chairs, and the reversible faces make it easy to pair with plain accent cushions or a rust-toned throw when you want to change the mood. The pecan-and-white palette leans into neutral, sun-washed schemes and works alongside natural timber furniture and stone or gravel underfoot. Bring the wide-stripe face forward for a relaxed seaside feel, or turn to the fine pinstripe when you want something quieter.

It is made from 100% cotton, so it has a genuinely soft hand rather than the slick feel of a synthetic outdoor fabric. The cotton has been given a water-resistant treatment for use outdoors, and the cover is cleanly finished with a small oxford edge, a narrow flat border that runs around the seam for a tidy, minimalist line. Cotton breathes well and feels pleasant against bare arms and legs on a warm evening. Because it is a woven stripe rather than a one-way pattern, it looks considered from every angle, front, back and along the piped edge.

Can this cushion really be used outside?

Yes. It is made from cotton that has been given a water-resistant treatment for outdoor use, though we would still bring cushions in during heavy rain or over winter to prolong their life.

What is different about the two sides?

One face has a wide stripe and the other a narrow pinstripe, both in pecan and white. You simply flip the cushion over to change the look without buying anything new.

What size is it and will it fit a standard insert?

The cover measures 50 x 50cm, a common square size, so a 50cm pad will fill it well. A slightly larger insert gives a plumper, fuller finish if you prefer.

What does the oxford edge mean?

It is a small flat border of fabric that runs around the outer seam, giving the cushion a neat, tailored line rather than a plain butted edge.

Why choose cotton for an outdoor cushion?

Cotton is a natural fibre that feels soft and breathable against the skin, which is more comfortable on a warm day than the slick surface of many synthetic outdoor fabrics.