Monkey Palm Reversible Polyester Cushion - Papyrus

The Monkey Palm cushion is a reversible outdoor cushion measuring 45 x 45cm, printed on both sides so you get two looks from one cover. One face carries a tropical scene of palm trees, ripe lychee fruits and small monkeys peeking through the foliage; the reverse is a quieter vertical stripe in the same warm papyrus and near-black. The Papyrus name refers to the soft beige ground you can see running behind both prints, which keeps the greens and reds looking rich rather than busy. A dark piped trim runs around the edge of the cover on both faces, and a zip along one side lets you take the cover off.

This is an outdoor cushion, so it earns its place on garden furniture, a bench or a rattan sofa where a printed indoor cushion would struggle. The fabric is described as water resistant and shower-proof, which means a passing shower or a splash from a drink will not soak straight through, though it is not the same as fully waterproof and we would still bring it in for the winter. Because it reverses, you can turn the busy jungle print outward for a bright afternoon and flip to the calmer stripe when you want the seating to sit back. The 45 x 45cm size is the standard square that pairs well with larger scatter cushions and slots neatly into most outdoor seat backs.

The cover is 100% polyester, which is the practical choice outdoors: it holds its printed colour in sunlight better than natural fibres and dries quickly after rain rather than staying damp. The piped trim gives the edges a neat, finished line and helps the cover hold its square shape. The discreet zip means you can slip the pad out if you need to. Turn the stripe forward beside the print for a considered pairing, or run several print-side-up along a bench for a full tropical look.

Can this cushion be left outside in the rain?

The fabric is water resistant and described as shower-proof, so it copes with a passing shower or a splash, but it is not fully waterproof. We would bring it in for prolonged rain and over winter.

Is it really two designs in one cushion?

Yes. One side shows the tropical palm, lychee and monkey print, and the reverse is a vertical stripe, so you can turn out whichever suits the day and the setting.

What size is the cushion and what does it suit?

It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square scatter size, which slots into most outdoor seat backs and pairs comfortably with larger cushions on a garden sofa or bench.

Can I take the cover off?

There is a discreet zip along one side of the cover, so you can slip the inner pad out when you need to. Please check the sewn-in label for the maker's care guidance.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, chosen for outdoor use because it holds its printed colour well in sunlight and dries quickly after rain rather than staying damp for long.