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title: "Outdoor Cushions With Ties for Wind: Where the Ties Can Go"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/outdoor-cushion-ties-for-wind/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Margaret Holloway, The Piping Queen of Newport"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/"
published: "2026-09-15"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "outdoor cushions with ties for wind, outdoor cushion ties, patio chair cushion ties, bench cushion with ties, keep outdoor cushions from blowing away"
---

# Can you add ties to outdoor cushions so they don't blow away?

*Wind does not read the care label. An untied seat cushion ends up in the hedge by teatime, so tell the workshop where the ties go and they get sewn exactly there.*

Also asked as: Need long ties x 4 so they don't blow away; Tie-downs or Velcro straps? We live in a windy area

> **The quick answer:** Outdoor cushions can have ties added to the seat and the backrest, on the back, corners or sides, including extra-long ties for beach houses and windy decks. Write where you want them in the order notes and add a sketch if one side matters. Chair pad ties can sit at the frame, such as 4.5 in (11.5 cm) in from each back corner. Ties are a small add-on, sometimes free.

![Light gray outdoor seat cushion with gray and white striped back cushions on a teak loveseat beside a concrete side table](https://cushionguide.com/media/outdoor-cushions/gray-solid-seat-striped-back-teak-loveseat-1600.webp "A mix-and-match set: plain gray on the seat, a gray awning stripe on the backs.")

## Key facts

- Ties can be added to outdoor seat cushions and to backrests.
- Extra-long ties are available for beach houses and windy spots.
- Ties can go on the back, the corners or the sides; bench cushions can take two on the back edge.
- Tie position can be set to the inch, e.g. inset 4.5 in (11.5 cm) from the back corners to line up with the chair braces.
- Tie requests go in the order notes, with a sketch when a specific side matters.
- Stripe direction can be set separately for each cushion.
- Ties usually carry a small extra charge and are sometimes added free.

## Where the ties go, and what to write

| Cushion | Where the ties sit | What to put in the order notes |
|---|---|---|
| Patio chair pad | Back corners, set in to meet the chair braces | Ties inset 4.5 in (11.5 cm) from each back corner, plus a sketch |
| Outdoor bench cushion | Along the back edge | Two ties on the back side |
| Seat plus backrest | On both pieces | Ties on the seat cushion and on the back cushion |
| Beach house or windy deck | Sides or corners, extra-long | Long ties x 4, and which side they go on |

## Why a knot beats a calm forecast

Right, then. The breeze that feels lovely at noon is the same one that lifts an untied cushion off a teak loveseat by three o'clock. Ties fix that, and they go on seat cushions and backrests alike.

For windy spots and beach houses, ask for **extra-long ties** so they wrap a rail and still leave enough to knot. Put the request in the order notes. If the ties must sit on one particular side, add a sketch, because "the back" means different things to different people, dear. A pencil arrow settles it.

Patio chair pads can be tied to the inch. On one set of chairs the ties went 4.5 in (11.5 cm) in from each back corner so they met the chair braces. The [tie placement Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-tie-placement-chairs-swings/) shows the usual spots, and the [outdoor cushion Atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/outdoor-cushions/) covers fabrics such as [outdoor acrylic](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/outdoor-acrylic/).

Buyers ask about Velcro tie-downs as well. Ties are what the workshop offers for wind. What does your chair frame give you to tie around?

## Stripes one way, ties on the back

A buyer wrote to the workshop with a three-piece outdoor order: one 59 x 19.7 x 4 in (150 x 50 x 10 cm) bench cushion with piping and two ties on the back, and two 29.5 x 20 x 3 in (75 x 51 x 7.5 cm) cushions to go with it, all in outdoor fabric. The note was exact: stripes running along the 59 in length on the bench, and across the 20 in width on the two smaller cushions. That is how they were cut, and the ties went precisely where the note said.

## Your tie checklist before ordering

- ✓ Which cushions get ties: the seat, the backrest or both.
- ✓ How many ties, and whether they should be extra-long for wind.
- ✓ Where they sit: back edge, corners or sides.
- ✓ For chair pads, the inset from each back corner to the chair brace.
- ✓ A sketch in the order notes whenever one side matters.
- ✓ The stripe direction for each cushion if the fabric is striped; the [stripe direction Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/striped-cushion-stripe-direction/) explains the choice.
- ✓ If a cushion still creeps, the [non-slip and ties Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/stop-bench-cushion-sliding-ties-nonslip/) covers the other fixes.

> **Tailor's margin:** Tie a patio chair pad where the frame is: ties inset 4.5 in (11.5 cm) from the back corners line up with the chair braces.

> An outdoor cushion without ties is a kite waiting for a windy afternoon; two long ties on the back edge keep it on the bench.
>
> — Maggie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can both the bench cushions and the backrests get ties?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, ties can be added to seat cushions and backrests. They normally carry a small extra charge, though depending on the order the shop may add them free. On chair pads they go where you ask, for example inset 4.5 in (11.5 cm) from the back corners to line up with the chair braces.

**A common question:** It gets windy here. Can you put ties on so the outdoor cushions stay put?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Ties can go on the sides, including long ties for beach houses and windy spots. Write the request in the order notes and include a sketch if they need to be on a particular side.

**A common question:** I want ties on the back of an outdoor bench cushion and the stripes running a certain way. Can you do both?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. One order was a 59 x 19.7 x 4 in (150 x 50 x 10 cm) piped bench cushion with two ties on the back, plus two 29.5 x 20 x 3 in cushions. The stripes ran along the 59 in length on the bench and along the 20 in width on the other two, as the buyer specified.

**A common question:** My cushion sits on a lift-up lid. How do I stop it sliding off?

**The workshop's answer:** Ask for ties on the hinge side only, and give the hinge positions, widths and a photo. If ties won't fit, the cushion can be sized inside the lid's bevel with a non-slip base, though it can still slide when the lid lifts.

**A common question:** Can dining chair pads come with ties at the back?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Chair pads are made to your seat measurements with ties at the back, selectable on the chair cushion listing. Send a photo and all four edge measurements; round seats and fabric matched to a bench are possible.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Do ties work on a backrest as well as a seat cushion?

Yes. Seat cushions and backrests can both have ties, so a two-piece chair or loveseat set can be tied down at both levels. Say which pieces need them and where, and sketch the side if it matters.

### Can I choose which way the stripes run on outdoor cushions?

Yes, cushion by cushion. On one bench order the stripes ran along the 59 in (150 cm) length of the seat and across the 20 in (51 cm) width of the two smaller cushions, exactly as the buyer wrote it.

### Do ties cost extra on outdoor cushions?

Usually a small amount. Ties normally carry a small extra charge, but depending on the order the workshop sometimes adds them free. Mention them when you send your sizes so they are part of the quote.

### What else keeps outdoor cushions from blowing away besides ties?

Ranking guides list a rubberized pad cut to the seat, outdoor-rated hook-and-loop with the hook side on the furniture, buckle or elastic straps under the seat, and edge clips. The workshop sews ties, including extra-long ones for windy spots, and offers a non-slip base; hook-and-loop strips are added only on request, so ask before counting on them.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can you quote my whole set of outdoor cushions as one bundle?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/outdoor-cushion-set-bundle-quote/): Yes: send a plan or list with the size of every piece, and the workshop prices the whole outdoor set as one bundle, below the sum of the individual pieces.
- [Do you make back cushions to match my bench cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/matching-back-cushions-for-bench-cushion/): Yes, matching back cushions are made to any size in the same fabric as your bench cushion.
- [Can you make outdoor cushions 6 inches thick, with ties and no piping?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-thick-outdoor-cushions-ties-no-piping/): Yes, custom outdoor cushions with ties can be made to any size and thickness, including 6 in (15 cm), in water-resistant outdoor fabric.
- [Outdoor Bench Cushion Patterns That Read From Ten Feet Away](https://cushionguide.com/readings/blue-stripe-check-gray-outdoor-cushion-stack/): On an outdoor bench cushion, pattern scale decides what reads at a distance: a wide awning stripe stays a stripe from ten feet, while a micro check blends into a solid color.
- [Outdoor Bench Cushions for a Lanai: The Finishing That Lasts](https://cushionguide.com/readings/sand-corner-sectional-cushions-covered-lanai-palms/): Outdoor bench cushions on a covered lanai still need full outdoor finishing, even under a roof.
- [Outdoor Bench Cushion in Terracotta Stripe, Near and Far](https://cushionguide.com/readings/terracotta-stripe-outdoor-cushion-corner-garden-bench/): A striped outdoor bench cushion reads best when the stripes run front to back over the top and drop straight down the boxing, with piping cut from the same stripe.
- [Outdoor chair cushions: measuring patio chairs for seats and backs](https://cushionguide.com/guides/outdoor-chair-cushions/)
- [Adirondack chair cushions that follow the slope of the seat](https://cushionguide.com/guides/adirondack-chair-cushions/)

*Stitch straight — Maggie*

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Written by Margaret Holloway (https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/) 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/outdoor-cushion-ties-for-wind/