Noel Plain Polyester Cushion - Red

This is a square cushion in a deep charcoal-navy, worked in 100% polyester with the word NOEL spelled out across the front in a bright, tufted embroidery. Each letter is picked out in its own colour and its own drawn-out shape: an amber A-frame N, a pale-blue E dropped low, a soft grey-green O looping wide across the corner and a clean red L. The lettering is raised in loop-pile tufting, so it stands proud of the smooth ground and catches the light where the flat backdrop stays matt. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads and covers are cut to.

It is a seasonal piece, made for the run-up to Christmas rather than year round, and the abstract, off-kilter lettering keeps it feeling playful rather than kitsch. It sits happily on a sofa, an armchair or the end of a bed, and the dark ground means it holds its own against strong upholstery, whether that is a green velvet chair or a pale linen settee. The colour palette gives you plenty to pick up in the rest of the room, from the amber and red for warmth to the cool blues and greens if you want to steady it. It pairs naturally with a plainer companion cushion so the slogan does the talking.

The reverse is plain, with a standard edge finish, so the tufted front is the whole story. Polyester is hard-wearing and holds its colour well, which matters for a piece brought out year after year and packed away in between; it also resists creasing, so it comes out of storage ready to use. The raised tufting is the part to treat gently, as looped pile can snag, so handle it with a little care rather than roughly. Store it flat and dry between seasons and it will keep coming back looking as it should.

What size cushion pad do I need for this cover?

It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size, so a 45cm pad fits it well. A slightly larger pad gives a fuller, plumper look if you prefer that.

Is the lettering printed or raised?

The NOEL slogan is raised loop-pile tufting rather than a flat print, so each letter stands proud of the smooth ground and has real texture you can feel.

What is the cushion made from?

It is made from 100% polyester, which is hard-wearing, holds its colour well and resists creasing, so it comes out of storage each year ready to use.

Is this a Christmas cushion?

Yes, it is a festive seasonal piece built around the word NOEL, made for the run-up to Christmas and easy to pack away flat between seasons.

How should I care for the tufted front?

Treat the raised looped pile gently, as it can catch or snag if pulled. Store the cushion flat and dry between seasons to keep the tufting looking its best.

The ground is a deep charcoal-navy and the tufted lettering runs across amber, pale blue, grey-green and red.

Reverse is plain with a standard edge finish.