Wisley Herringbone Polyester Throw - Leaf

This is the Wisley throw, a woven herringbone piece in a soft leaf green measuring 130 x 180cm. It is made from 100% polyester, and the herringbone weave gives it that fine chevron texture you can see running across the cloth, the green and cream threads picking each other out. The long edges are finished with a knotted tasselled trim, which is the detail that turns a plain throw into something with a bit of character. At this size it is a proper single-throw length rather than a lap blanket, so it will reach across a two-seater or fold neatly over the arm of a chair.

The supplier makes this one for outdoor living, and that is genuinely where it earns its keep. Polyester does not soak up water the way a natural fibre does, so it takes a garden bench, a picnic rug or a spot on the grass without wilting, and it comes back into shape after a shower. Take it out for a summer picnic or a garden party, then bring it indoors and let it work as a sofa throw through the colder months. It sits happily against neutral linens and warm wood, and the gentle green picks up on planting and foliage if you keep it outside.

The construction is woven throughout rather than printed, so the pattern is in the cloth itself and will not fade off the surface. Polyester is hard-wearing and quick to dry, which is what makes it sensible for a piece that lives partly outdoors. The tasselled edges are the trim to keep an eye on, since knotted fringing is the part that catches, so shake it out rather than tugging at the ends. Styled simply, it reads as a modern, textural layer wherever you put it.

Can I use this throw outdoors?

Yes, it is made for outdoor living. The polyester weave does not absorb water the way natural fibres do, so it suits benches, picnics and garden seating.

What size is it and what will it cover?

It measures 130 x 180cm, which is a single-throw length. It will reach across a two-seater sofa or fold over the arm of a chair.

Is the pattern printed or woven in?

The herringbone is woven into the cloth itself, so the chevron texture is part of the fabric rather than a surface print that could wear away.

What is the tasselled trim like?

The long edges carry a knotted tasselled fringe. Shake the throw out to settle the tassels rather than tugging at the ends, as knotted fringing can catch.

Does polyester dry quickly?

Polyester is a quick-drying fibre that does not hold water, which is part of why this throw copes with being brought in from a damp garden or a passing shower.