Patio Chair Cushions

Outdoor Chair Cushions For the Patio

A patio chair cushion can make your outdoor furniture as comfortable as your indoor furniture. Wicker, PVC, and wrought iron chairs may look great for the outdoor patio but not very comfortable to sit on for a long time, so chair cushions can transform them.

But it can be particularly challenging to find good products that will live up to their expected use. After all, they will be used for the patio, which means they will be outdoors, and this already means a lot of things: your cushion will be exposed to sunlight and to all weather conditions, be it wind or rain; your cushion will be exposed to a lot of outdoor dust and dirt as well. These are things your regular product won't be able to withstand. This is why your patio chair cushion should be made particularly special.

What should your patio chair cushion be made of?

A patio chair cushion is made up of three main parts: the outer fabric, the fillers, and stitching. The outer fabric is the most important part to consider since this is the part that bears much of the brunt. You need a very durable fabric that can resist a little moisture, frequent sunlight, and other harsh elements outdoors without fading or getting easily damaged. The most common fabric covers used are cotton ones, but they aren't the most durable. Cotton canvas blends, however, are much more durable but retain the softness of cotton. These are also easy to wash. There are plastic and vinyl patio chair cushions as well, but they easily crack and they aren’t soft and comfortable. Another good choice would be acrylic linen, which are also soft and breathable but resistant to fading and even to stains.

Filler

For the filler, get a patio chair cushion with a high density foam core. This kind of filling is more durable. High density foam also returns to its shape well, so your cushion won't get thinner every day and there will be no body impressions on them. The thickness, however, will depend on your own preference.

Reinforced stitching

As for the manufacturing specifications, make sure to get a patio chair cushion with reinforced stitching to ensure the seams of your cushion won't be the first to go. This is an often overlooked factor when buying chair cushions. Reinforced stitching is also useful for other outdoor seat pads like bench cushions, and for rocking chair pads that go on rocking chairs situated on the patio.

How much should you spend for a patio chair cushion?

A lot of people looking for patio chair cushions and buying the most affordable ones they see. Well, most of the affordable ones can usually last you for a few months to a year. But if you really want a patio chair cushion to grow with you so you won't have to shop for them every once in a while, you can also consider making a bigger investment. Some patio chair cushions can last for five to ten years and you can get them for around $50, whereas your $20 cushion probably won't last you a year. The extra investment can go a long way.

Sunbrella cushions - a popular outdoor brand

The Sunbrella company is famous for making all sorts of outdoor fabric-based products. One of these are cushions suitable for use in the patio. Besides Sunbrella cushions, they also produce outdoor shade fabrics for structures such as awnings, canopies, and patio umbrellas.