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title: "Non-Slip Cushion Cover, Machine Washable? Yes, at 86°F (30°C)"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/machine-wash-cushion-cover-non-slip-base/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-07-04"
updated: "2026-07-04"
keywords: "non-slip cushion cover machine washable, wash cushion cover with non-slip base, non-slip bottom cushion cover care, tumble dry non-slip backing, velvet cover with non-slip base"
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# Can I still machine wash a cushion cover with a non-slip base?

*A grippy underside and a velvet top can share one wash. They only ask for a cool cycle, and no heat afterward.*

Also asked as: Still machine washable with the non-slip base?; Can I wash a cover with a non-slip bottom?

> **The quick answer:** Yes, a zippered cushion cover with a non-slip base stays machine washable, velvet included. Wash it at 86°F (30°C) on a delicate cycle and skip the tumble dryer, because the non-slip backing doesn't tolerate the dryer. Rubberized backing can shed a few particles in the drum, so air dry the cover, shake it out and run a lint roller over it.

![Caramel bouclé trapezoid cushion with tonal piping on a cream bay window seat under arched windows, with a red rug](https://cushionguide.com/media/bay-window-cushions/tonal-piped-caramel-bay-seat-cushion-golden-sun-928.webp "The same angled bay idea with tonal piping: softer edges that let the arches and stone sills do the talking.")

## Key facts

- Covers made with a non-slip base remain machine washable, velvet included.
- Wash at 86°F (30°C) on a delicate cycle.
- Do not tumble dry a cover with non-slip backing.
- Rubberized non-slip backing can shed particles in the wash.
- Air dry, shake out and lint-roll the cover after washing.
- On the floor sofa, the white non-slip bottom is a separate zip-off piece that is not washed.
- Cover fabrics are upholstery grade, with a stated minimum weight of about 7.4 oz per square yard (250 g/m²).
- The pet-friendly G-series fabric, 100% polyester, washes at the same 86°F (30°C).
- Fitted mattress covers are cut about 0.5 in (1 to 2 cm) under the measured thickness, so a snug zip-up is by design.

## Before the cover goes in

- ✓ Unzip the cover and slide the insert out
- ✓ If the non-slip layer unzips on its own, as on the floor sofa, set it aside unwashed
- ✓ Choose a delicate cycle at 86°F (30°C)
- ✓ Treat velvet and linen covers the same way

## What to skip when washing a non-slip cover

- ✗ The tumble dryer, at any setting
- ✗ Washing a floor sofa's zip-off non-slip bottom
- ✗ Pulling the cover off a button-tufted cushion: it doesn't come off, so spot clean

## Why heat, not water, harms a non-slip base

My friends, this question has reached the workshop with a velvet cover in mind, and with a dining area where crumbs are daily weather. You added the non-slip base so the cushion stays put, and now you wonder whether it has made the cover precious. It hasn't. A [cushion cover](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/cushion-covers/) with a [non-slip base](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#non-slip-base) still unzips and still goes in the machine.

What changes is the drying. The rubberized backing does not tolerate the dryer, so the cover dries in the air. In the drum it can also let go of a few small specks; a shake and a lint roller lift them off the pile of a deep bottle-green velvet or the slub of an oat linen. The [washing Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/how-to-wash-cushion-covers/) covers every fabric, and [velvet's own page](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/velvet/) explains how its nap likes to be treated. What will sit on yours most days?

## How to dry the cover after the spin

1. **Air dry**: Lay the cover flat or hang it. No dryer, not even on low.
2. **Shake it out**: A few firm shakes free loose particles from the backing.
3. **Lint-roll both sides**: Pass a lint roller over the fabric and the base to lift what's left.
4. **Zip it back on**: Once dry, slide the insert back in and close the zipper on the underside.

> **Tailor's margin:** A cushion cover with a non-slip base washes at 86°F (30°C) on delicate; the tumble dryer is the one thing its rubberized backing won't forgive.

> Non-slip backing and velvet share one wash: 86°F (30°C), delicate cycle, air dry, then a lint roller for the loose rubber specks.
>
> — Élodie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** If I add a non-slip base to a zippered velvet cover, can it still go in the washing machine?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Covers made with a non-slip base can still be machine washed. Use 86°F (30°C) on a delicate cycle and don't tumble dry.

**A common question:** Are the covers washable, even with a non-slip bottom?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The fabrics are made for easy care, and a non-slip bottom doesn't change that. The soft fabric was recommended as especially easy to clean, which is why one buyer in the US chose it over tufting for a dining area.

**A common question:** Do the covers come off completely for washing?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Every cover unzips from the underside and comes off, and all fabrics, velvet and linen included, machine wash at 86°F (30°C) on a gentle cycle. Air dry them. Button-tufted cushions are the exception.

**A common question:** Can I spray a fabric protector on my covers?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, once they arrive. The main protection is washability at 86°F (30°C); the teddy fabric is water-repellent, while velvet has no stain-repellent coating.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Why are there tiny rubber specks after washing a non-slip cover?

Rubberized non-slip backing can shed some particles in the machine. Air dry the cover, give it a good shake, and pass a lint roller over both sides to lift what remains from the fabric and the base.

### Can a cover with non-slip backing go in the dryer on low heat?

No. The non-slip backing doesn't tolerate the tumble dryer, so skip it entirely and dry the cover in the air. Lay it flat or hang it, then shake it out and lint-roll it before zipping it back on.

### Does the floor sofa's non-slip bottom go in the wash with the covers?

No. On the floor sofa, the white non-slip bottom is a separate zip-off piece and is not washed. Unzip it first; only the fabric covers take the 86°F (30°C) delicate cycle.

## Related at the atelier

- [How do I wash the cushion covers, and at what temperature?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/how-to-wash-cushion-covers-30c-gentle-cycle/): Wash cushion covers at 86°F (30°C) at most, on a gentle, delicate or cold cycle, with mild detergent and no bleach.
- [Are the cushion covers removable and machine washable?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/removable-machine-washable-cushion-covers/): Yes, every zippered cushion cover is removable and machine washable, velvet and linen included, on full cushions and cover-only orders alike.
- [Is the quilted sofa topper, or the pet couch protector, machine washable?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/quilted-sofa-topper-pet-protector-washable/): Yes: the quilted sofa topper and the pet couch protector covers both go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle at 86°F (30°C) or below.
- [How to wash removable cushion covers without shrinking them](https://cushionguide.com/guides/how-to-wash-cushion-covers/): To wash cushion covers, unzip them fully, turn them inside out and machine wash at 86°F (30°C) at most on a gentle cycle with mild detergent and no bleach.
- [Custom Cushion Covers in Raspberry, Mustard and Green Tweed](https://cushionguide.com/readings/raspberry-mustard-green-tweed-cushion-covers-stacked/): Custom cushion covers can be ordered on their own, made to the length, depth and thickness of the foam you already have.
- [Zippered Cushion Cover in Forest Green Bouclé Through the Year](https://cushionguide.com/readings/hidden-zipper-forest-green-boucle-cushion-cover/): A zippered cushion cover in bouclé works all year when the zipper runs along the back boxing seam, where it faces the wall and the loops close over the tape.
- [Cushion covers for allergies: natural fibers, known fills and covers that wash](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushions-for-allergies-natural-fibers/)

*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/machine-wash-cushion-cover-non-slip-base/