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What fabrics can I choose from for a custom cushion?

Also asked as:What fabrics do you have available?Are all your fabrics velvet?

Three families dress most of the cushions that leave the table, each with its own numbered chart. Around them sit the textures that change how a room feels.

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The quick answer

Custom cushions are made mainly in three indoor fabric families: linen (including linen-look), velvet and an easy-clean soft fabric, each with its own numbered chart of about 40 colors. Teddy, corduroy, 100% cotton, 100% linen, chenille, faux leather and a water-repellent outdoor range are also available, and thousands more fabrics can be sourced on request.

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Linen, velvet and soft fabric: the three charts side by side

FamilyThe hand and the lookChartWorkshop note
Linen, including linen-lookMatte and textured; 100% linen and cotton-linen are offered tooNumbered, about 40 colorsModels shown in linen can be made in velvet
VelvetShort pile with a sheen that moves with the lightNumbered, about 40 colorsOne of the easiest to clean on a banquette
Soft fabricSmooth, durable upholstery weave with a linen look; polyester, poly-cotton or microfiber depending on the lineNumbered, about 40 colorsEasiest to clean; preferred around messy kids
Teddy, bouclé-styleNubby, curly pile, warm to the handIts own chartCosts more than soft fabric or velvet
Outdoor water-repellentA separate outdoor rangeIts own chartAlso used for quilted sofa toppers

Key facts

  • The three main indoor fabric families are linen, velvet and soft fabric.
  • Each family has its own numbered color chart of about 40 colors.
  • Teddy, corduroy, 100% cotton, 100% linen, chenille and faux leather are also available.
  • A separate water-repellent range covers outdoor cushions.
  • The workshop can source from more than 10,000 fabrics, including stripes and prints, on request.
  • Teddy costs more than soft fabric or velvet.
  • Models shown in linen can also be made in velvet.

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Describe the room at four in the afternoon: the floor, the wall, the one color you love. That is where a good fabric choice begins. — Élodie

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Fabric · Foam · Pipingwhat the workshop will confirm with you

Fabric
The three main indoor fabric families are linen, velvet and soft fabric.
Foam
The core: its density and thickness set the feel.
Piping
The corded seam edge: matching, contrast or none.
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Why forty colors, not four hundred

A chart of about 40 is a palette someone has already edited, my friends, not a shortage. Forty well-chosen shades of linen, from oat to ink navy, will dress more rooms than four hundred near-twins. Let one color speak and the others listen.

Behind the charts, the workshop can source from more than 10,000 fabrics, hundreds of linens alone, including stripes and prints. That is sourcing access, not a stocked chart, and each listing shows only its own charts. So a velvet you saw elsewhere may simply live on another page. Ask, describe the shade, and a match is sought. The fabric types Pattern sets the families against each other, and striped cotton and ticking shows what a stripe does to a seat.

Teddy, corduroy, chenille and other fabrics beyond the charts

  • Teddy, bouclé-style and warm to the hand, priced above soft fabric and velvet.
  • Corduroy: floor, corner and bay-window cushions can be made in the sofa corduroy at the same price.
  • 100% cotton and 100% linen for natural fibers.
  • Chenille, a soft, velvety yarn weave.
  • Faux leather for wipe-clean seats.
  • A water-repellent outdoor range for porches and patios.

Choose by the life the cushion will lead

A kitchen banquette with small children wants soft fabric first and velvet second; both are the easiest to clean, and all covers wash at 86°F (30°C). A sunny reading corner can take velvet or linen. A porch needs the outdoor range. The fabrics come from OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified mills. Which room will your cushion live in?

Custom cushion fabric comes in three chart families, linen, velvet and soft fabric, each with about 40 colors; 10,000+ more can be sourced on request.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Which fabrics can I pick from?

    The workshop's answer

    The main families are linen, velvet and a soft-touch poly-cotton soft fabric, each with its own color chart. A 100% cotton, teddy, outdoor fabric and a water-repellent collection are also available.

  2. A common question

    What exactly is the soft fabric, and what else do you offer?

    The workshop's answer

    Soft fabric is a durable, easy-clean polyester with a linen look. Alongside it are linen and velvet, linen-like lines, water-repellent outdoor fabrics, and a very large catalog including stripes and prints.

  3. A common question

    I expected hundreds of colors. How many are on each chart?

    The workshop's answer

    Each of the three families, linen, velvet and the easy-clean soft fabric, has its own chart of around 40 colors, not hundreds. Teddy and a separate water-repellent outdoor range are also available.

  4. A common question

    Which fabrics can a custom floor cushion be made in?

    The workshop's answer

    Four main indoor fabrics, each with a numbered color chart: soft fabric (a microfiber), linen, velvet and teddy, plus a separate outdoor range. Teddy costs more than soft fabric or velvet.

  5. A common question

    What fabric holds up best on a kitchen banquette?

    The workshop's answer

    Soft fabric and velvet are the easiest to clean, with soft fabric preferred around messy kids. Linen also suits, outdoor fabric is the toughest, and all covers wash at 86°F (30°C).

Questions buyers ask next

Can I get a stripe or print that isn't on the charts?

Often, yes. Beyond the charts the workshop can source from more than 10,000 fabrics, including stripes, prints and hundreds of linens. Describe or send the look you want and a match is sought; the charts themselves stay at about 40 colors each.

Where do the cushion fabrics come from?

The fabrics come from OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified mills. No organic certification is claimed, so if organic fiber matters to you, ask about the specific fabric before you order.

Can I buy a second set of covers in a different fabric?

For the floor sofas, yes. Spare cover sets are sold separately: stock corduroy is the quickest to send, while velvet, linen, teddy or soft-fabric covers are made to order, cost more and take longer. Ask for current timing in writing before you order.