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title: "Discontinued Fabric Color? How to Reorder an Old Cushion Code"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/discontinued-fabric-color-code-reorder/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-04-12"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "old cushion fabric color code reorder, discontinued fabric color reorder, cushion fabric code not in dropdown, reorder cushion in the same color, replacement fabric color match"
---

# My old fabric color code isn't in the chart anymore. Can I still get it?

*A missing number on a color chart is a question, not a verdict. Often the color is still there, wearing a new number.*

Also asked as: Navy blue isn't coming up in the dropdown.; Did the fabric change name?

> **The quick answer:** Often, yes: ask the workshop before you pick a substitute, because a fabric color missing from the chart may only be renumbered, may be re-added for your reorder, or, if truly discontinued, can be replaced with the nearest available code. The floor-cushion rust velvet that was number 14 became number 17, at the same price.

![Yellow and white striped corner floor pouf with backrest pillows against sage green wainscoting, jute rug below](https://cushionguide.com/media/corner-floor-cushions/yellow-stripe-corner-pouf-sage-wainscot-1600.webp "Bright yellow stripes against sage tongue-and-groove, under a shelf of cream jugs and mugs.")

## Key facts

- The floor-cushion rust velvet was renumbered from 14 to 17, with no price change.
- The workshop can re-add a missing color to the chart so a buyer can reorder an exact match.
- Repeat orders in the same size and color, or the same size in a new color, are possible.
- Discontinued codes are removed from the chart and can't be used; piping T-317 was one.
- For a discontinued code, the workshop suggests the closest available replacement.
- Floor-cushion charts use numbers; bench-cushion charts use letter and number codes.
- Fabric swatches are roughly palm-sized, about 4 x 4 to 6 x 6 in (10 x 10 to 15 x 15 cm), and are the safest way to judge a stand-in color.
- A color that has run out and must be re-woven at the mill adds time to the order, so ask about stock before you settle on it.

## Four reasons a color code disappears

| What happened | Real example | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Renumbered | Rust velvet 14 became 17, same price | Order the new number |
| Dropped from the site | Soft fabric 902 | Ask; it can be re-added for your reorder |
| Discontinued | Piping T-317 | Name the main fabric it was paired with; take the nearest code |
| Ran out of stock | Soft-fabric navy, red wine and salmon | Navy velvet #41, wine velvet #22, or a light green for salmon |

## Which fabric chart did the old color code come from?

Color codes are chart-specific. Floor-cushion charts use plain numbers; bench-cushion charts use letter and number codes. So a number that seems to have vanished may belong to a different chart, or it may have moved: the warm rust velvet that was 14 on the floor-cushion chart is 17 now, same cloth, same price.

Before you choose again, send the workshop your old code and which listing it came from. The [glossary entry on fabric codes](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#fabric-code) explains how they're built, and the [dye lot Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/dye-lots-matching-cushions-later/) covers matching cushions ordered months apart.

## When the color is truly gone

Some soft-fabric colors ran out in 2023. When that happens, the workshop offers the nearest velvet or linen: navy velvet #41 for navy, wine velvet #22 for red wine, olive green velvet #35, or a light green in place of salmon. For discontinued piping, name the main fabric it was paired with and the workshop suggests the closest code.

Which color are you trying to find again, my friends? Ask for [swatches](https://cushionguide.com/guides/fabric-swatches-before-ordering/) of the stand-ins and look at them beside your old [floor cushion](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/floor-cushions/) by a window. Daylight never lies; your screen sometimes does.

> **Tailor's margin:** If an old fabric code is missing from the chart, ask before you choose again: the rust velvet that was number 14 simply became number 17.

> A discontinued piping code can still be matched: tell the workshop which main fabric it was paired with, and it suggests the nearest code.
>
> — Élodie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** The piping code from my last order isn't on the chart anymore. Can I still get it?

**The workshop's answer:** Discontinued fabrics are removed from the chart and can't be used; T-317 was one. Tell the workshop which main fabric the old piping was paired with and it will suggest the nearest available code.

**A common question:** Can I reorder a color that has disappeared from your chart?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. When soft fabric color 902 vanished from the site, the workshop added it back to the chart so the buyer could reorder an exact match. Repeat orders in the same size, or the same size in a different color, are also possible.

**A common question:** The color number I want isn't in the dropdown anymore. Which do I pick?

**The workshop's answer:** Color charts get updated. The rust shade that used to be number 14 became number 17, at the same price.

**A common question:** The navy, red wine and salmon in the photos aren't in the dropdown. Are they available?

**The workshop's answer:** Some soft-fabric colors ran out in 2023. The workshop offered the nearest velvet or linen alternative: navy velvet #41, wine velvet #22, olive green velvet #35, or a light green instead of salmon.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Does a renumbered color cost more?

Not in the case on record: the floor-cushion rust velvet moved from number 14 to number 17 at the same price. If a familiar shade shows up under a new number, ask the workshop to confirm it's the same fabric.

### Is a floor-cushion color number the same as a bench-cushion code?

No. Codes are chart-specific: floor-cushion charts use plain numbers, while bench-cushion charts use letter and number codes. Always say which listing your old code came from when you ask.

### Can I order the same cushion again in a new color?

Yes. Repeat orders are possible in the same size and color, or in the same size with a different color, which helps when an old shade is gone but you want the new cushion to match in shape.

## Related at the atelier

- [What color is number 26 on your chart? I can't tell from the swatches.](https://cushionguide.com/answers/fabric-chart-color-number-meaning/): Ask the workshop and it names the color behind any chart number, sends the full chart link and larger close-ups, and confirms the number with you before production.
- [Which color number do I pick to get the floor cushion in your listing photo?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/floor-cushion-listing-photo-color-number/): Name the floor cushion listing photo you like, and the workshop tells you its exact color number; order that number and your cushion comes in that same color.
- [I ordered the fabric sample by mistake. Can I cancel it and order the cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/cancel-fabric-sample-ordered-by-mistake/): Yes, a fabric sample ordered by mistake can be refunded or canceled so you can order the cushion.
- [Striped Floor Cushions: Why a Box Edge Stacks Square](https://cushionguide.com/readings/blue-blush-taupe-stripe-floor-cushions-oak-floor/): A box edge is the right shape for floor cushions you plan to stack, sit on and pull out for guests.
- [Play tents, crash pads and sensory corners: cushions for climbers](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/play-tent-and-crash-pad-cushions/): A play tent floor cushion is cut to the tent's inside diameter at floor level, such as 41 or 42.5 in (104 or 108 cm) round.
- [Floor Cushion as Dog Bed: a Mustard Square in a Japandi Room](https://cushionguide.com/readings/mustard-square-floor-cushion-dog-bed-japandi/): A large square floor cushion works as both a floor seat and a dog bed when it has a tall boxed side wall, self piping to hold the square edge, and a tight-weave, pet-friendly cover that zips off.
- [Bouclé and teddy cushions: living with loops, snags and pets](https://cushionguide.com/guides/boucle-teddy-cushions-snags-care/)
- [Velvet floor cushions: pile, tufts and the marks a box leaves behind](https://cushionguide.com/guides/velvet-floor-cushions/)

*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/discontinued-fabric-color-code-reorder/