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What are the striped cushion fabrics made of, and is there a linen stripe?

A stripe is the most honest pattern in a room: it shows every straight line and every wandering one. Here is what these stripes are woven from.

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The quick answer

The striped cushion fabrics are 100% cotton, a fully natural fabric; the black-and-white stripe is 98% cotton and 2% polyester. They wash well and look lovely, but over the years they are not quite as hard-wearing as the linen or velvet ranges. There is no linen version of the stripes, and the listing stripes are the only striped options.

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Key facts

  • The stripe range is 100% cotton.
  • The black-and-white stripe is 98% cotton, 2% polyester.
  • Cotton stripes wash well but are not quite as hard-wearing over the years as linen or velvet.
  • There is no linen version of the stripes.
  • The listing stripes are the only striped options; there is no linen-feel red stripe.
  • An extra linen chart with creams and beige-whites is available on request.

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The stripe range is 100% cotton.
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First question: “What is the stripe actually made of?”

Cotton, all the way through: a dry, matte cloth that takes a crisp line, like the wide green-and-white stripe one buyer asked about. The one exception is the black-and-white stripe, woven 98% cotton with 2% polyester. The eye sits down first, and a cotton stripe gives it a clean place to land.

See the whole striped cotton and ticking family, and the stripe direction pattern for which way the lines run on a long bench.

Follow-up: “Which lasts longer, the stripe or the linen?”

The linen and the velvet. The workshop says so plainly: the cotton stripes are washable and beautiful, but not quite as hard-wearing over the years. Choose the stripe for the look and plan to wash the covers now and then; choose linen or cotton-linen for the seat that takes the most wear. Is yours a window seat for reading, or a kitchen bench for every meal?

Follow-up: “Is there a linen stripe, maybe in red?”

No. The stripes in the listing are the only striped options, and none comes in linen, red or otherwise. If linen matters more to you than the stripe, ask for the extra linen chart of creams and beige-whites, and let the throw pillows carry the pattern.

Striped cotton cushion fabric washes well, but over the years it is not quite as hard-wearing as linen or velvet. Choose the stripe for the look, linen for the wear.

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Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    Which of your fabric charts are linen, and what are the stripes made of?

    The workshop's answer

    There are two linen charts: codes starting with K, and the L range used on the linen bench cushion. The stripes are 100% cotton, washable and beautiful, though not quite as hard-wearing over the years.

  2. A common question

    Do you have other stripes, maybe a red one with a linen feel?

    The workshop's answer

    The listing stripes are the only striped options, and there is no linen-feel red stripe. An extra linen chart with creams and beige-whites can be sent on request.

  3. A common question

    Is there a linen version of the black-and-white stripe?

    The workshop's answer

    No. That stripe is 98% cotton and 2% polyester, and the rest of the striped range is 100% premium cotton. None of the stripes comes in linen.

  4. A common question

    Can I see close-ups of a stripe before I order?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. Close-ups and real-life photos of specific codes and color combinations are sent on request, and samples are recommended for judging texture in hand.

Questions buyers ask next

Is cotton a good fabric for a bench cushion?

Yes, for the right bench. Cotton is natural and washable, and a cotton stripe keeps a crisp line. For a seat that takes heavy daily wear for years, linen or velvet is the more hard-wearing choice.

Is “soft fabric” on a chart closer to velvet or to linen?

Neither, exactly. Soft fabric looks close to linen but is smoother and more even, without slubs, and it has no velvet pile. Check which chart a code comes from before you compare two swatches.

What should I choose for a wipe-clean cushion instead of cotton?

Faux leather is available at a small extra cost, and one textile has a leather-like feel. For wipe-clean without leather, the workshop points buyers to velvet, which works well for it.