Tide Striped Cotton Cushion - Navy

The Tide cushion is a pure cotton scatter cushion in navy and white, carrying a woven stripe that alternates thin and thick lines across the face. Look closely and the pattern is double-sided, so the stripe runs the same way whichever face you turn up, and the whole thing is finished with a soft fringe of loose threads along two edges. It measures 40 x 60cm, the long, low oblong shape you reach for when a square cushion sits too upright, and it slots neatly into the small of your back or under a shoulder for a proper lounge.

This is a cushion made for outdoor living, and it earns its place on a garden bench, a rattan sofa or a set of terrace chairs where you want something to lean into rather than just look at. The navy ground reads as a deep, settled blue that sits happily against natural wood, pale stone and the greys of most outdoor upholstery, and the white stripe keeps it fresh rather than heavy. It works just as well brought back indoors on a reading chair or across the foot of a bed, so it need not stay outside once the evenings draw in.

The cover is woven from 100% cotton, which is why it feels soft and inviting to the touch rather than slick, and cotton takes colour deeply so the navy stays rich with use. A discreet zip closure runs along one edge, giving a clean finish and letting you take the cover off when it needs freshening. The fringed edge is worth knowing about before you buy, as it is a deliberate frayed trim rather than a fault, and it wants a gentle hand to keep it tidy. It sits comfortably alongside other pieces in the Tide range if you are dressing a seating set.

Is the same stripe on both sides of the cushion?

Yes, the pattern is double-sided, so the thin and thick stripe design runs across both faces and you can turn it either way up.

What is the fringe along the edges?

It is a deliberate fringed trim of loose threads on two edges, part of the design rather than a flaw, giving the cushion a relaxed, textured finish.

What does the cover being cotton mean for me?

Cotton is a natural fibre that feels soft against the skin and holds colour well, so the navy stays deep and the cover feels inviting rather than synthetic.

Can I take the cover off?

Yes, there is a discreet zip along one edge, so the cover comes off cleanly for freshening when you need it.

How big is it and what shape?

It is a long oblong measuring 40 x 60cm, lower and wider than a standard square cushion, which makes it good for lumbar support and lounging.

Is it only for outdoor use?

It is designed with outdoor living in mind but works equally well indoors on a chair or across a bed, so you can move it in as the seasons change.