Heath Washed Velvet Jacquard Polyester Cushion - Beetroot

The Heath cushion is made from an enzyme-washed velvet with a jacquard weave, which gives the face a soft, textured surface rather than a flat pile. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size that suits most sofas and armchairs, and it comes in a deep beetroot red. The washing process is what gives the velvet its relaxed, slightly broken finish, so the cloth reads as tactile and lived-in rather than glossy or formal.

A square cushion of this size works hard in a living room, sitting comfortably against the arm of a sofa or stacked with a smaller pair to build depth on a bed. The rich, muted red is a warm anchor colour that sits easily alongside neutrals, other jewel tones and natural timber, so it slots into a calm, considered scheme without shouting for attention. Because the pattern is a woven texture rather than a print, it holds its own next to bolder cushions and softens against plainer ones.

The cover is finished with a piped edge, which gives the seam a defined line and helps the cushion hold its square shape, and it fastens with a zip closure so the cover can be taken off. Velvet is a pile fabric, so it responds well to a gentle shake and a smooth of the hand to lift the surface after use. The face is 100% polyester, a hard-wearing fibre that keeps its colour and resists everyday wear, which makes it a practical choice for a cushion that gets sat against daily. It pairs naturally with the wider Heath range if you want to build a coordinated, textural look.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester woven as a jacquard velvet, then enzyme-washed to give it a soft, textured surface with a relaxed rather than glossy finish.

What does the enzyme wash actually do to the velvet?

The wash softens and slightly breaks the pile, so the velvet feels tactile and lived-in rather than stiff and formal, which is where the relaxed look comes from.

How big is the cushion and will it fit my sofa?

It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size, so it sits comfortably against the arm of most sofas and armchairs and stacks well with other cushions.

Can the cover be removed?

Yes, the cover fastens with a zip closure, so you can take it off the pad whenever you need to.

What colour is it and what does it go with?

It is a deep beetroot red, a warm muted tone that sits well with neutrals, natural timber and other jewel colours in a calm, considered room.

How do I keep the velvet looking its best?

Velvet is a pile fabric, so a gentle shake and a smooth of the hand across the surface after use helps lift the pile and keep it even.