Luxe Velvet Plain Polyester Cushion - Mink

This is the Luxe Velvet cushion cover in mink, a soft, plain-fronted square made from 100% polyester with a velvet feel on both the front and the reverse. It measures 55 by 55cm, which is at the larger end of the scale for a scatter cushion and gives you a generous, well-filled shape when paired with the right insert. The face is a single unbroken colour, so what you get is the play of light across the pile rather than any pattern. Polyester velvet holds a slight sheen, which is why the mink shade shifts between a paler, silvered tone where the light catches it and a deeper, warmer brown where it falls away.

At 55cm square this is a cushion for anchoring a larger seat rather than dressing a small chair. It sits well at the back of a deep sofa, on a bed as a layer behind smaller cushions, or on a wide armchair where a smaller pad would look lost. The plain mink reverse means it works face down or face up, and the neutral tone lets it sit with almost any scheme without competing for attention. Because the range comes in a wide choice of colours, this is one you can buy in a set and mix across a seating group.

The cover has a piped border running around the edge, which gives the seam a defined, finished line and helps the cushion keep its square shape. Closure is a hidden zip, so the fastening stays out of sight and the cover comes off easily for cleaning. It is fully machine washable at 30 degrees and can be tumble dried and ironed. Polyester is hard-wearing and does not stain readily, which makes this a practical choice for a home with children or pets. As a plain, softly reflective piece it is happy sitting alongside patterned cushions or holding its own in a pared-back room.

Is the velvet real or faux?

This is a faux velvet made from 100% polyester, giving the soft feel and gentle sheen of velvet with the hard-wearing, easy-care qualities of a synthetic fibre.

Does the cover come with a filling pad?

The listing is for the cushion cover, which fastens with a hidden zip so you can add or swap out your own insert as you prefer.

What size insert should I use?

The cover measures 55 by 55cm, so a 55cm pad or one a touch larger gives the fullest, best-filled shape without looking flat at the corners.

Can I wash it?

Yes, it is fully machine washable at 30 degrees and can be tumble dried and ironed, so it is straightforward to keep looking fresh.

Is the mink colour warm or cool toned?

Mink here reads as a soft greyish brown that shifts with the light, looking paler and more silvered where it catches and deeper where it falls into shade.

Will it suit a home with pets or children?

Polyester is hard-wearing and does not stain easily, and the removable washable cover makes it a sensible choice for a busy household.