Lottie Striped Polyester Cushion - Yellow

The Lottie is a 45 x 45cm outdoor cushion in yellow and white stripes, finished all the way round with a gathered ruffle trim. It is made from 100% polyester, a fibre chosen here because it holds colour well outdoors and does not soak up water the way natural fibres do. The stripe runs straight across the front, and the frilled border frames it on every side, giving the cushion a soft, slightly frivolous edge that reads well against garden furniture. The face fabric is printed rather than woven, so the pattern sits on the surface of a smooth, close cloth.

This is a cushion built for a patio, a balcony or a garden bistro set rather than a formal sofa, though there is nothing to stop you bringing it indoors for a sunroom or a kitchen bench. The square 45cm size is the standard scatter dimension, so it pairs easily with cushions you already own and sits comfortably on most outdoor chairs and benches. The yellow and white stripe is cheerful without shouting, and it works alongside plain neutrals, natural rattan and painted metal furniture. Group two or three together on a bench for an easy, put-together look.

The cover is water resistant, which means it will shrug off a light shower and the odd splash rather than survive a downpour, so bring it under cover in heavy rain and store it dry over winter. A concealed zip runs along one edge, keeping the closure out of sight and making the cover straightforward to remove. The ruffle is part of the sewn construction, gathered into the seam around the perimeter. If you like the look, it sits happily beside plainer outdoor cushions in the same yellow or in a clean white to let the stripe do the talking.

Can this cushion stay outside all the time?

It is water resistant rather than waterproof, so it will cope with light showers and splashes, but bring it under cover in heavy rain and store it somewhere dry over winter.

How big is the cushion?

It measures 45 x 45cm, which is the standard square scatter size, so it fits most outdoor chairs and benches and sits neatly alongside other cushions you already have.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a concealed zip along one edge that keeps the closure hidden and lets you take the cover off when you need to.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, which is why it holds its colour well in sunlight and does not absorb water the way natural fibres would.

Will the yellow and white stripe fade in the sun?

Polyester holds printed colour better than most fibres, though as with anything left in strong direct sun for long periods, storing it out of the light when not in use will keep it looking fresh.