OUTDOOR CUSHION TERMINOLOGY

Chair Cushions for Outdoor Furniture can come in all shapes and size!

The information below will give you more information about the construction and styling of outdoor patio furniture cushions. Outdoor patio cushions come in all shapes and sizes. No two patio furniture manufacturers make the same size patio cushions for their patio furniture collection. That's why it's so hard to buy stock cushions from a big box store or patio furntiure store that will fit your patio furniture correctly. Over the years much of mid range patio furniture has been manufactured in Asia and brought to the USA in huge ocean going containers. The  US outdoor furniture market to is expected to reach $35 billion by 2030. That means that there is a lot of outdoor furniture on the market in need of replacement cushions. If you don't know the manufacturer of your patio furniture, then your only choice for replacement cushions is a company like Chair Care Patio!! YAY! THAT'S US! We can make custom outdoor patio furniture replacement cushions for any manufacturer. Let us help you with your replacement cushion project.

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 Let's get you educated on the basic outdoor patio cushion styles 

 

 

WHAT IS A BOXED DOUBLE PIPED OR SELF WELT OUTDOOR PATIO CUSHION?

A boxed outdoor cushion refers to a type of cushion that is typically used for outdoor patio furniture such as patio chairs, benches, or chaise loungers.

The term "boxed" in this context refers to the cushion's construction and design. Most chair cushions are boxed in some way. It's a common shape for outdoor furniture and cushions. However, it's the details like piping that differentiate the style and design of an outdoor cushions.

Double piped means tha the cushion has piping at the top and at the bottom of the box. All the way around the perimiter. Both back cushions and seat cushions can be double piped.

 

                  

 

Key features of boxed double piped outdoor patio furniture replacement cushions:

This style of outdoor cushions are typically made with a boxed or squared-off shape, as opposed to a simple flat or rounded design. The term "boxed" refers to the fact that the edges of the cushion are usually stitched or sewn to create a three-dimensional, box-like structure. This design provides added support and comfort. Boxed outdoor patio cushions are often thicker than regular cushions. The added thickness provides extra comfort and support, making them suitable for extended periods of outdoor seating. Chair Care Patio offers a variety of thicknesses depending on the cushion style - Most outdoor patio furniture cushions range from 3" to 6" thick. Since these cushions are intended for outdoor use, they are typically made from materials that can withstand exposure to the elements. This includes UV-resistant fabrics, water-resistant or waterproof coatings, and mold/mildew-resistant fillings.Chair Care Patio makes custom outdoor replacement cushions using top quality materials. Our outdoor fabrics include Sunbrella, Outdura, Tempotest, Bella Dura, Sunbelievable, Revolution and Milliken.

Double Piping: Double piping, also known as double welting, is a decorative edge detail used on patio cushions. It involves sewing two lines of piping or cord around the edges of the cushion cover. The double piping not only adds a decorative element but also reinforces the edges of the cushion, making it more durable

You can order several styles of boxed outdoor patio furniture cushions right on our website.

Follow the links below to view some of our boxed double piped outdoor cushion styles

REGAL OUTDOOR CUSHION COLLECTION - Boxed Double piped Seat Cushion with a Boxed Double Piped Back Cushion

ROYAL OUTDOOR CUSHION COLLECTION - Boxed Double piped Seat Cushion with a Boxed Double Piped Back Cushion - Covered Button

ESTATE OUTDOOR CUSHION COLLECTION - Boxed Double piped Seat Cushion with a Boxed Double Piped Back Cushion - Estate style back

CAPITAL OUTDOOR CUSHION COLLECTION - Boxed Double piped Seat Cushion with a Boxed Double Piped Back Cushion - Estate style back with buttons

TARA OUTDOOR CUSHION COLLECTION - Boxed Double piped Seat Cushion with a Boxed Double Piped Back Cushion - Arched or curved back

 

HOW IS PIPING OR WELTING MADE FOR OUTDOOR PATIO CUSHIONS?

Piping or welting is a decorative and functional element often used bfor both interrioe or outdoor cushion making. It gives outodor cushions a polished and finished look while also reinforcing the seams. Piping for outdoor cushions uses a flexible piping cord that is sewn inside a strip of the outdoor cushion fabric. We have a special PIPING FOOT on our sewing machines that allows us to sew the piping into the fabric strip, very close to the piping. This piping strip is then sewn into the cushion fabric panels.

 

       

 

 

WHAT IS A KNIFE EDGE OUTDOOR PATIO CUSHION?

Boxed Outdoor cushions with a knife edge finish is simple. It's a boxed patio cushion with no piping or welting around the seam. This style of cushions is more streamlined and simple. That's why we call is the SPARTAN style - Simple and to the point. No frills, less is more kinda replacement cushions. Our SPARTAN STYLE Patio Chair Seat cushions use a combination of foam and dacron fiber to give the outdoor seat cushion its boxed shape. Some back cushions can use foam and fiber as well. The foam would be softer on a back cushion and more dacron fiber used to provide the softness. You can order Knife Edge Outdoor Patio Furniture Cushions various sections of the website.

ORDER DEEP SEATING MODERN STYLE PATIO CUSHIONS - MODERN KNIFE EDGE STYLE 

            

 

WHAT IS A BOOK WRAP STYLE OUTDOOR PATIO CHAIR CUSHION?

A book wrap style outdoor cushion still has a boxed shape but the front of the cushion looks like the cover of a book. We think this style of patio chair cushion has a more modern look. Maybe a replacement cushion style for the book lover in your house. The piping is on the sides of the box and not across the front like a traditional boxed double piped outdoor cushions. Imagine sitting on your patio, reading your favorite book, a cup of hot coffee by your side while you sit in comfort on your new book wrapped style patio cushions!. AHHHHH! You can order book wrapped style outdoor patio furniture replacement cushion on our website at the following link

ORDER DEEP SEATING MODERN STYLE PATIO CUSHIONS - BOOK WRAP STYLE

 

          

 

WHAT IS A BULLNOSE STYLE OUTDOOR PATIO CHAIR CUSHION?

 

A bull nose style outdoor cushion still has a boxed shape but the front of the cushion where the back of you knees hit, is very rounded in shape.  The outdoor fabric wraps around the cushion in one continuous piece. The piping is on the sides of the cushion to give it a finished look. We think this style of patio chair cushion has a softer more gracefull appearance. Makes sense since we call this style of cushion our TAURUS collection. The zodiac sign of the bull and whose planet is Venus. Maybe a replacement cushion style for the strong and dependable person in your house. The piping is on the sides of the box and not across the front like a traditional boxed double piped outdoor cushions. Imagine sitting on your patio, reading your emails ba cup of hot chocolate, overlooking the the fields and trees while you sit in comfort on your new Tauras style patio cushions!. Life is good!

 

ORDER DEEP SEATING MODERN STYLE PATIO CUSHIONS - BULL NOSE - TAURAS STYLE

 

         

 

Chair Care Patio make custom cushions for customers nationwide.

Our manufacturing facility is made in Dallas, Texas USA

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WHAT IS A WATERFALL STYLE OUTDOOR PATIO CHAIR CUSHION?

 

         

 

 

 

                      

 

            

 

 

 

            

 

            

 

 

STANDARD POLYESTER VS RETICULATED OR EZ DRI FOAM

Standard Foam: Standard foam, typically made of polyurethane or other foam materials, has a closed-cell structure. This means that the foam cells are enclosed and not interconnected, resulting in a solid and dense material.

Reticulated Foam: Reticulated foam, on the other hand, has an open-cell structure. Its foam cells are interconnected through a network of open pores, creating a porous and breathable material.

 

 

          

 

         

 

            

 

Can you just recover my old cushions and use the old foam?

If you are ordering new replacement cushions, why would you want to use the old nasty foam? Foam breaks down over time and looses its resiliancy. Its also a magnet for dirt, dust, pollen, bugs and more. EWWWWW! We NEVER recover old cushion foam. It’s dirty, full of “gross stuff” and unsanitary to work with. The custom cushion quote we give you includes new foam and fiber as well as fabric and labor.

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