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Tips on furniture cushions
by John Mclain
The right patio furniture cushions can fill you with a sense of
luxurious living. Whether you have a wrought iron, wicker, teak
or plastic furniture set, having the right cushions can make or
break your backyard or sunroom. Having durable, appealing fabric
on the outside should be matched with long-lasting cushions.
The key to long-lasting patio furniture cushions is not just
the density or quality of the foam itself, but the drainable
quality of it. Cushions that will inevitably sit in the rain
from time to time should have an open cell structure. This
guarantees that the water passes through the cushion and out
through the fabric. Getting cushions that do not trap the water
inside of them will outlast ones that end up with internal
moisture which could lead to rotting. Quality cushions are
often made of layers of polyester fill which is also called
polyfill.
Another way to keep the moisture out is to have the right
fabric on the outside. Except for wrapping your cushions in
plain old garbage bags, which no one will, you might be able to
get some other fabrics that will be equally successful in
keeping the water out and the firmness in. Many of the fabrics
used for patio furniture cushions are made to feel like plush
cotton. Look for solution-dyed acrylic to get long-lasting
cushions for your outdoor set. This kind of fabric is
specifically designed to be all-weather, comfortable and soft.
The sun can often play a mischievous role on outdoor cushions.
A Teflon coating is often applied at the factory to keep the
colors of patio furniture cushions vibrant and alive.
Your cushions should also include some Dacron wrap. This adds
the extra fullness and shape to cushions which makes them look
even more appealing for some spring, summer or fall lounging.
Rather than having a simple, square piece of foam inside your
cushion, you have a piece that has been wrapped completely in
the soft edges of Dacron. Some cushions will not say whether
they include this extra layer, but you can often tell just by
looking at the shape.
Knowing the inside and out of picking out patio furniture
cushions can help you find the ones that will hopefully last
for years. Picking out the patterns of your cushions will be
the fun part. Stripes are always festive for the outdoors, with
floral patterns taking a close lead. Of course, there is nothing
wrong with going with solid colors. If you have an intricate
wrought iron set, or many pieces, in a setting with tons of
flowers and plants, then going for a simple cushion will let
the eyes enjoy the scenery a little more. Luckily, most patio
cushions are designed to fit any set, whether it is teak, iron
or plastic resin, so one does not have to worry that they have
found the perfect pattern, but not know if it will fit. Look
for quality polyfills, UV-resistant coatings and comfortable
softness and you can have a complete sanctuary for outside of
your home.
John Mclain is an author for http://www.cushionsrus.com
. For a huge comprehensive resource
and selection of all types of cushions
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