Fabrics & fillings
What Sunbrella is, why solution-dyed fabric does not fade, waterproof versus water-repellent, and what goes inside.
Waterproof vs water-resistant cushions: the difference that actually matters
Waterproof, water-resistant, water-repellent, showerproof: what the labels mean on outdoor cushions, and why a sealed waterproof cover is usually the worse choice.
What is Sunbrella fabric? Solution-dyed acrylic, explained without the chemistry
Sunbrella is a solution-dyed acrylic outdoor fabric made since 1961. What that means for fading, rain, cleaning and warranty, and how it compares to the fabrics on cheaper cushions.
What is solution-dyed acrylic and why does it not fade?
The difference between a fabric that is dyed and a fabric whose fibre is coloured, explained with a carrot and a radish. Why it matters for outdoor cushions.
Sunbrella vs olefin vs polyester: which outdoor cushion fabric should you buy?
The three fabrics on almost every outdoor cushion compared on fading, rain, cleaning, comfort, price and lifespan. Which to choose for a UK garden, balcony or boat.
Best fabric for outdoor cushions in the UK climate: what to look for
Rain, wind, damp winters and surprising UV: what the best fabric for outdoor cushions needs to handle in the UK, the five things to check on a label, and what we recommend.
Sunbrella is now completely PFAS-free. What changes for your cushions?
Sunbrella removed PFAS from its water-repellent finish. What PFAS did, what replaced it, and what you notice in practice on a cushion in the rain.
Does Sunbrella fade? What the 5-year warranty actually covers
Does Sunbrella fade? Not visibly within the warranty, and here is why. What the 5-year fabric warranty covers, what it excludes, and how to claim through us.
Outdoor cushion filling: quick-dry foam vs hollow fibre vs standard foam
The filling decides whether an outdoor cushion dries in hours or days. Hollow fibre, reticulated quick-dry foam and standard upholstery foam compared for drying, comfort, shape and price.