Braided Chair Pads

Braided Chair Pads - Why and How to Buy Braided Chair Pads

Braided chair pads are cushions that are made with braided or woven yarn, thread, or wool instead of foam. They come in various shapes including those like the round chair pads. These cushioning products offer many advantages over the traditional foam-made cushions and can be used for anything, for example as dining chair cushions.

What are the advantages of braided chair pads?

Braided chair pads make excellent additional padding for all sorts of seating and are available in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and designs. And since most of the cushions come in multi-color patterns, your seat will look more attractive. If you want more colors, go for ones with smaller yarn gauge. There are some disadvantages, for example it is hard to find one that is sized as large as bench cushions. Another problem is that they are not durable as many outdoor chair cushions since sunlight and rain can damage the yarn.

Retailer And Product Examples We took a look at some outlets that carry these products and noted the differences in the style and price.

• Walmart carries online the Colonial Mills collection of braided pads. The pricing is a bit strange - for 5 of the colors (including Beige, Chocolate, Charcoal, Evergreen and Blue Ribbon) the cost is $80.00 for a set of 4 pads. But the color "Wine" runs at $300.00!
• Country Porch has a very special product from India Home Fashions. The Oregano pad made from jute vegetable fiber has a number of different colors making up the braid. Individual sold at $8.98 which is quite affordable.
• CSN Stores sells another item from Colonial Mills: the Seascape square pad with tie-ends to secure to the chair. The weave is very dense ensuring long wear. On the site they say that this item is reversible so will last twice as long. The square shape is actually quite unusual because most are circular. Cost for a set of 4 (the minimum order size) is expected to be at $120.00.

Durability and non-allergenic

Durability is also an added advantage. These products do not lose their character or retain body impressions like foam does. And they are also very easy to clean since they don’t get dirty easily. They are also not very vulnerable to strong stains. And to top this all off, these products are largely non-allergenic unless you have a strange sensitivity to yarn. A lot of people are allergic to foam, but since the braided pads do not use any fabric and foam filling, you can say goodbye to allergies.

What should you consider when buying?

The most important factor to look at when you're shopping for braided chair pads is the workmanship. The durability and integrity of these products depend mainly on how well the material is braided or woven. The second most important factor is the strength and quality of materials used. Now, if you have some another purposes in mind, you should consider other factors of course. For example, if the seat is placed outdoors, then look for outdoor types.

How are braided chair pads used?

The traditional ones come with the usual ties, but the ties used are usually yarn or wool, so they do not attract to much attention than thick fabrics. There are, however, some variants that don't come with ties anymore. The classic style of tying a pad to anchor points on the seat are a frustration for a lot of homemakers. The ribbons for tying are not neat to look at. If you’re one of the homemakers who think that way, then look for braided pads that are designed to be placed on chairs as they are. They usually have non-slip backs that give a good grip on chairs so they won't move or slide around, even without the need for ties. But they are also just as easy to remove and transfer to another chair when needed.

What companies sell braided chair pads?

The biggest producer of these products on Amazon.com is International Textiles, then followed by Colonial Mills. The products are usually offered in sets, most of which come with 4 pads. The Colonial Mills pads are 100% USA-made and use 100% polypropylene that make a long lasting, extra durable product.