Description
This is The Ultimate Stripe cushion, a 45 x 45cm square worked in a bold vertical stripe that alternates deep sangria red with a soft pale blue-grey. The stripe is a jacquard velvet, which means the pattern is woven into the pile rather than printed on top, so the two colours sit at slightly different heights and catch the light differently as you move past. That is what gives velvet its depth: the raised fibres read as richer where the light falls across them and darker where it falls with them. The face carries a matt finish rather than a high sheen, so the colour stays grounded rather than glossy.
A cushion this size is the workhorse of a sofa or a bed, big enough to sit against and small enough to layer. The stripe runs vertically here, which draws the eye upward and suits an armchair or the front of a stacked arrangement where you want one piece to hold its own. The red and pale blue pairing is a confident one, so it sits happily against plain neutrals, but it will also hold its ground next to other patterns if you like to mix. It is double-sided, so you get the same stripe on both faces and can turn it over for a quick refresh.
The cover is polyester throughout, a hard-wearing fibre that keeps its colour and shrugs off everyday knocks, which is the point of a cushion that lives where people sit. A zip closure runs along one edge so the cover comes off when you need it to. The supplier gives no washing guidance for this cover, so we would not want to guess at it; check the sewn-in label before cleaning. If you like the effect, the wider Ultimate Stripe range carries the same jacquard velvet stripe in other colour pairings to mix and match.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Jacquard woven vertical stripe, sangria red and pale blue-grey, matt velvet finish |
| Construction |
Velvet pile, double-sided, zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
Is the stripe printed or woven in?
It is a jacquard, so the stripe is woven into the velvet pile rather than printed on the surface, which is what gives the two colours their different depth in the light.
What size is this cushion?
The cover measures 45 x 45cm, a standard square that works well on a sofa or bed and layers easily with cushions of other sizes.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can remove the cover from the pad when you need to.
Is the same stripe on both sides?
Yes, it is double-sided with the same stripe front and back, so you can turn it over for a quick change without buying a second cushion.
What is the cover made of?
The cover is 100% polyester woven as a velvet, a hard-wearing fibre that holds its colour well and stands up to daily use on seating.
How should I clean it?
The supplier has not provided washing guidance for this cover, so please check the care label sewn into the cushion before cleaning it.