The Swatch Library · 12 families
The Swatch Library
Every fabric the masters cut, hung up family by family. Touch comes first, then light, then the life the cushion will lead.
- 12fabric families
- 1,357readings with a family
The quick answer
The Swatch Library sorts every cushion fabric the masters read into 12 families. Choose by the life the cushion will lead before the color: outdoor acrylic or a water-repellent fabric wherever weather reaches, a tight performance weave for pets and children, velvet, linen-look or corduroy indoors. Open a family for its swatch book, care notes and neighbors.
Fabric families
Linen-Look WeavesWoven texture, easy care
Linen & Cotton-LinenNatural fibers, relaxed hand
VelvetDense pile, deep color
CorduroySoft ribs, cozy hand
Bouclé & TeddyLooped, cloud-soft texture
Striped Cotton & TickingCotton stripes and ticking
Checked Linen & GinghamChecks and gingham
Jacquard & DamaskWoven pattern, chenille
Outdoor Acrylic & Solution-DyedMade for sun and weather
Water-Repellent Membrane FabricsSheds showers and spills
Faux LeatherWipe-clean leather look
Performance & Pet-Friendly WeavesTight weaves for busy homes
Before the color
Choose by the life it leads
Open porch, pool deck, boat
Pets, children, rentals, daily wear
Kitchen benches and spills
Floor seating and cozy corners
Relaxed, natural rooms
Color, sheen and pattern
Buyer questions
Fabric questions buyers ask most, with the workshop's answers.
- A common question
What fabrics can I choose from for a custom cushion?
The workshop's answerThree main indoor families, linen-look, velvet and an easy-clean performance weave, each with a chart of around 40 colors, plus teddy, corduroy, cotton stripes, 100% cotton or linen, faux leather and a separate outdoor range. Many more can be sourced on request.
- A common question
Is your linen fabric 100% linen?
The workshop's answerUsually not. The standard linen charts are linen-look fabrics and blends, polyester, linen-polyester or cotton-linen, chosen because they wear well and clean easily. A separate 100% linen chart is available on request.
- A common question
Which fabric is easiest to clean with kids and pets?
The workshop's answerIndoors, the tight performance weave: durable, smooth, it doesn't hold dust and it wipes clean. Velvet is easy-clean too. Outdoors, use the water-repellent range. Covers machine wash at 86°F (30°C).