Cushion Features
Edges
| Box Edged Box edges are made up of several different pieces of fabric. A top, bottom and side layer come together to form box edges.  |
Knife Edged This type of edging results in a top and bottom layer of fabric coming together as one. This could resemble a pancake as the middle of the cushion may be thicker and more narrow towards the edges.  |
| French Edged This edging is a mixture of the box edged and knife edged cushion. Although there are only 2 layers of fabric, the corners are pleated to create a "boxy" look on a finished cushion.  |
Other Features
| Button Tufted This look is achieved by inserting plastic buttons into the cushion. These buttons are tightly held together with a piece of outdoor grade string in between. By doing this, the cushion can be turned over for the same look on both sides. Inserted buttons will draw the fabric and cushion filling in for a tufted appearance. Besides creating a specific look to the cushion, this also assists with keeping the cushion filling in place.  |
Sewn Buttons This tufted look achieves the same results as the button tufting. Besides using buttons, a circular stitch is sewn in that draws both the top and bottom layers of fabric together. This method can also be referred to as hectoring.  |
| Topstitch A finished cushion can have top stitching to change its appearance as well as secure the cushion filling. This is often the last step that is performed to the cushion during production. Top stitching will bring the top and bottom layers together so that the same look is achieved on the opposite side of the cushion.  |
Ties Matching fabric ties can be inserted within the cushion's seams. These ties are often on each corner and at the hinged or fold of the cushion. With the fabric ties, customers can easily secure their patio cushions to their outdoor furniture.  |
| Piping, Welting and Cording This feature not only reinforces the edges, but it also has been said to add a nice finished look to the cushion. |
Welt Tape
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Zippers
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Cushion Filling
We use two different types of filling for our cushions that we produce on location. For cushions such as wicker seat pads and toss pillows, we use a blown shredded polyester fiber filling. This fiber filling has the appearance of cotton, but has a much slicker feel to it. A cushion filled with shredded or blown fiber, achieves a "fluffy" result.Cushions that require firmness use a layered poly fiber fill. This fiber is produced in different thickness and is stuffed in the cushion until the desire firmness is achieved.
Both types of cushion fillings are made for outdoor use. In contrast to foam, the fiber allows for better air circulation which provides quicker drying times if it does get wet. The resiliency of the fiber is also much better than foam.
