Holmfirth Canvas Plain Cotton Cushion - Natural

The Holmfirth is a plain, natural-coloured cushion made from 100% cotton canvas. Cotton canvas is a tightly woven, heavier cloth, which is what gives this cushion its firm, substantial hand rather than the soft slump of a lighter weave. The front and back carry the same plain finish, framed by an oxford border, which is the flat fabric margin you can see running around all four edges. The cover measures 45cm by 45cm square, a standard scatter-cushion size that sits comfortably against a sofa arm or a bench back without dwarfing it.

Because the canvas is treated for outdoor use and described as water resistant, this cushion is happy on a garden bench, a patio chair or an outdoor sofa as well as indoors. That dual life is the point of it: you can leave it out through a long afternoon and bring it in when you want, and the muted natural tone means it sits quietly alongside greens, greys and checks rather than competing with them. It is a good staple where you want comfort and a little softness without a bold pattern taking over the seating.

Construction is straightforward and practical. A zip closure runs along one edge, tucked into the seam so it stays discreet, and it lets you take the cover off the pad for cleaning or storage. The oxford border gives the edges a tidy, defined line and a touch of structure, so the cushion holds its square shape when plumped. The plain natural finish is the most flexible thing about it, working as well with a patterned cushion beside it as it does in a row of its own. It is the kind of cushion you buy two or four of and stop thinking about, because it earns its place in almost any indoor or outdoor scheme.

Can this cushion be left outside?

Yes. The cotton canvas is treated for outdoor use and described as water resistant, so it copes with a garden bench or patio chair, though bringing it in during heavy or prolonged wet weather is always sensible.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

It does. A discreet zip closure runs along one edge, so you can slip the cover off the pad when you need to clean it or store it away over winter.

What is an oxford border?

It is the flat fabric margin stitched around all four edges of the cushion, giving it a defined, tidy outline and a little structure so it holds its square shape when plumped.

What size is this cushion?

The cover measures 45cm by 45cm, a standard square scatter size that works well on a sofa, an armchair or an outdoor bench without overwhelming the seat.

What does the cotton canvas feel like?

Cotton canvas is a tightly woven, heavier cloth, so it has a firm, substantial hand rather than the soft drape of a lighter cotton, and it wears well with regular use.