Les Fruits Abstract Polyester Cushion - Multi

This is the Les Fruits outdoor cushion, a 43 x 43cm square printed with an abstract watercolour design of seasonal fruits and greenery. Lemons, oranges and soft blush stone fruits sit among trailing green leaves on a clean white ground, the whole thing painted in a loose, hand-drawn style rather than a tidy repeat. It is made from 100% polyester, which is the sensible choice for anything that spends its life outside: polyester holds printed colour well, sheds water rather than soaking it up, and shrugs off the odd shower or spilt drink.

It is built for the garden, so this is where it earns its keep on a bench, a rattan sofa or a set of dining chairs, bringing a pop of colour to a patio or balcony through the warmer months. The white ground keeps the fruit print feeling fresh and summery, and it sits happily beside a woven throw, natural timber or the darker tones of outdoor furniture, as the photographs show. Bring it indoors on a sunny windowsill or a kitchen chair and it works there too, but it is happiest where a plainer cushion would struggle.

Construction is straightforward and practical. The cover has a standard knife edge, giving it a clean square profile without piping or a flange, and a hidden zip closure that keeps the fastening out of sight and lets you take the cover off. The fabric is a water resistant polyester and the design is UV resistant, so the colours are chosen to cope with sunlight rather than fade in a season. It is designed, printed and made in the UK. If you like this print, the same abstract fruit theme extends across the wider Les Fruits range, so you can build a set that reads as one idea.

Can this cushion be left outside?

It is made as an outdoor cushion from water resistant polyester and is designed to withstand showers and spills, so it copes with garden use through the season. We would still bring it in during heavy or prolonged wet weather to keep it at its best.

What is the cushion made of?

The cover is 100% polyester. Polyester is a hard-wearing synthetic that holds printed colour well and does not absorb water readily, which is why it suits a cushion that lives outdoors.

What size is it?

It measures 43 x 43cm, a standard square scatter size that suits a garden bench, a dining chair or a rattan sofa without overwhelming the seat.

Does the cover come off?

Yes. There is a hidden zip closure tucked into the edge, so the cover can be removed and the fastening stays out of sight when the cushion is in use.

Will the print fade in the sun?

The design is described as UV resistant, meaning the colours are chosen to cope with sunlight better than an ordinary indoor print would. As with any fabric, we would not expect it to be entirely immune to strong sun over years of use.