Slub Cotton Woven Plain Cushion - Moss

This is a plain cushion made from 100% slub cotton, woven with the slight irregularity in the yarn that gives slub its name. Look closely at the close-up and you can see it: the weave carries fine variations in thickness, so the surface catches the light unevenly rather than reading as a flat, uniform cloth. The colourway here is a soft, muted olive we call Moss, a warm green with a little grey in it that sits calmly rather than shouting. It is a square cushion, finished with an oxford border, that flat flange of fabric running just inside the edge that frames the face on all four sides.

A plain cushion in a natural, earthy tone is the piece that does the quiet work in a room. It goes on a sofa, an armchair or a bed, and its job is to sit alongside busier things without competing with them. The photographs show it layered against a chenille cushion and stacked with siblings in caramel, cream, rust, olive and blue, which tells you how it is meant to be used: as one plain texture among several, giving the eye somewhere to rest between patterns. It suits a living room built on soft neutrals and works just as well propped on a reading chair.

Cotton is a natural fibre that is breathable and takes colour well, which is why this olive reads so evenly across the cloth. The cover closes with a zip, so you can take it off to wash it and put it back without wrestling a sewn seam. The oxford border is worth a mention when you are styling: that framed edge reads as a slightly more considered finish than a plain knife edge, and it earns its place next to smoother, shinier textures. Please follow the care label on the cushion itself, as the record here does not carry washing instructions.

What does slub cotton feel like?

Slub cotton has a soft, slightly textured surface because the yarn is spun with intentional variations in thickness, so the weave is gently uneven rather than perfectly smooth.

What is an oxford border?

It is a flat flange of fabric that runs just inside the edge of the cover, framing the cushion face on all four sides for a slightly more finished, tailored look.

How do I get the cover off?

The cover has a zip closure, so you can open it fully to remove the pad and slide the cover back on afterwards without unpicking any stitching.

What colour is Moss?

Moss is a soft, muted olive green with a little warmth and grey in it, a calm earthy tone that sits well against neutrals and other natural colours.

What size is this cushion?

It is a square 50x50cm cushion, a common everyday size that layers easily on a sofa, an armchair or the front of a bed.