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title: "Sunbed Cushion with Ties: Coral Stripes for Long Lounging"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/readings/coral-white-stripe-lounger-cushion-ties-wheeled-chaise/"
section: "Readings"
author: "Callum Reid, The Weather Man of Casco Bay"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/callum/"
published: "2026-08-10"
updated: "2026-09-17"
keywords: "sunbed cushion, chaise lounge cushion, waterproof outdoor cushions, outdoor cushions, custom size cushion, made to measure cushion"
---

# A coral-stripe sunbed cushion tied to a wheeled chaise, built for a long afternoon

*Strong sun, a blue pool, a wicker chaise on wheels and a two-part cushion that stays put when you sit up. I wrote this one as a letter from the deck.*

> **The quick answer:** A sunbed cushion for long lounging needs ties at the recline hinge and near the foot, a slim box edge that sits inside the frame rim, and outdoor-suitable inserts under a water-repellent cover. The ties keep the back section upright when you sit up to read, and on a wheeled chaise the cushion follows the frame into the shade instead of sliding off.

![Wide coral and white striped two-part lounger cushion tied onto a wheeled wicker chaise on a sunny pool deck](https://cushionguide.com/media/chaise-and-sunbed-cushions/coral-white-stripe-lounger-cushion-ties-wheeled-chaise-1600.webp "Seen from the other end, the coral stripe cushion shows its ties at the hinge and near the foot. Wheels on the chaise make it easy to follow the sun.")

## A letter about sitting outside for three hours

Friend,

A lounger cushion is judged in the third hour, not the first minute. By then you've read two chapters, rolled over once and sat up for a drink. If the back section slides every time you move, you stop lounging and start adjusting.

This [sunbed cushion](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/chaise-and-sunbed-cushions/) has the fix in plain view. Ties wrap the frame at the recline position, so the back stays upright. Another pair holds the long seat near the foot. The chaise rolls on rear wheels, and the cushion travels with it when you chase the shade at four o'clock. Tie spacing is its own craft; [where to put cushion ties](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-tie-placement-chairs-swings/) covers it.

The two photos further down pair stripes with solids on stone and teak benches, if you're planning a whole set.

## Pinned by Callum: ties, wheels and a square foot end

Five pins, from the hinge ties that hold the back upright to the rear wheel that takes the cushion into the shade.

1. **Hinge ties**: Ties wrap the frame at the recline position, so the back stays upright.
2. **Foot-end tie**: A tie near the foot anchors the long seat section.
3. **Rear wheel**: Wheels on the chaise mean the cushion travels with it into the shade.
4. **Striped backrest**: Wide coral stripes look bold from the house and relaxed up close.
5. **Square foot end**: The box edge is cut square, so it sits neatly at the end of the frame.

## Stripes the long way, and a coral that holds its own

The stripes run head to foot. That makes the lounger look longer and slimmer, and the wide coral bands read bold from the house and easy up close. Against blue water and gray concrete, coral is the only warm color on the deck.

The edge is boxed and slim, cut square at the foot so it sits neatly inside the wicker rim. Nothing hangs over to catch the sun on its underside.

The cover is a [water-repellent membrane](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/water-repellent-membrane/) cloth. Water-repellent is a promise; waterproof is a contract. Know which one you bought before the first August storm rolls in; [water-repellent versus waterproof](https://cushionguide.com/guides/water-repellent-vs-waterproof-cushions/) spells out the difference.

## The school bus with a narrow seat back

A buyer in the US converted a school bus into a camper and wanted cushions for its loveseat. The seat back measured 46.5 in (118 cm) wide and 17.5 in (44 cm) tall. The base was 48 in (122 cm) wide and 16.5 in (42 cm) deep. Not the same width.

The workshop subtracted the backrest thickness from the back height and made the back cushion narrower than the seat, in linen color 8. Same lesson on a lounger: measure the back section and the seat section separately. Frames are rarely as square as they look.

## On the cutting table: the poolside lounger

|   |   |
|---|---|
| Product | Two-part sunbed cushion, seat and back section |
| Fabric | Outdoor membrane cloth, wide coral and white stripe |
| Stripe direction | Lengthways, head to foot |
| Edge | Slim box edge, square foot end |
| Piping | Self piping |
| Fastening | Ties at the recline hinge and near the foot |
| Inserts | Outdoor-suitable, under a water-repellent cover |
| Frame | Wicker chaise with rear wheels |
| Best for | Pool decks and patios where you read for hours |

## Buyer questions: outdoor inserts, cream versus white, mock-ups

**A common question:** These cushions are going outside. Are the inserts and the fabric both made for that?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Outdoor seats and backs get outdoor-suitable inserts, and the outdoor cushion fabric itself is water-repellent.

**A common question:** Is the outdoor fabric bright white, or closer to a natural cream?

**The workshop's answer:** M-7 and M-19 have a soft cream background, not bright white. In the solids, S-09 leans toward stark white, while S-29 and S-30 run more beige. When matching an existing cushion, S-09 came closest, and batches can differ very slightly in shade.

**A common question:** Could you mock up my cushion in the fabric I picked before I place the order?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The workshop makes digital mock-ups of your cushion in the chosen fabric, such as an outdoor stripe with blue piping, corduroy with bolsters, or sofa covers shown in two candidate colors.

> On a two-part lounger cushion, put ties at the recline hinge and near the foot, or the back section slides every time you sit up.
>
> — Callum

> **Tailor's margin:** Test a sunbed cushion the way you'll use it: lie back, sit up, roll over. If the back section moves, it needs ties at the hinge.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Where do ties belong on a two-part chaise cushion?

At the recline hinge, where the back section meets the seat, and near the foot of the long seat. The hinge ties hold the back upright when you sit up; the foot ties stop the seat creeping toward the pool as you shift around.

### Do lengthways stripes suit a sunbed cushion?

Yes. Stripes running head to foot make a lounger look longer and slimmer, and they stay straight when the back section folds up. Wide bands read clearly from the house; narrow ones can turn busy at a distance in strong sun.

### What keeps a lounger cushion comfortable for hours rather than minutes?

Staying in place, first of all, because a cushion that slides turns reading into adjusting. After that: a boxed edge that fills the frame, a back section that holds its angle, and inserts meant for outdoor use so a damp morning doesn't spoil the afternoon.

## Related at the atelier

- [Sunbed Cushion in Terracotta Awning Stripe, Tied to Wicker](https://cushionguide.com/readings/terracotta-awning-stripe-lounger-cushion-ties-wicker/): A sunbed cushion for a wicker chaise should be tied at the hinge and at the foot so it cannot creep when the backrest rises.
- [Sunbed Cushion in Coral Cabana Stripe: Spend Here, Save There](https://cushionguide.com/readings/coral-cabana-stripe-sunbed-cushion-rattan-lounger-pool/): On a sunbed cushion, spend on outdoor fabric and ties, and save by ordering covers only when the inserts are still good.
- [Sunbed Cushion in Coral Pinstripe: A Sailmaker's Craft Notes](https://cushionguide.com/readings/coral-aqua-pinstripe-lounger-cushion-cottage-pool/): A well-made chaise lounge cushion runs as one piece, with the stripe lined up from headrest to foot and across the hinge, and self piping to keep the box edge crisp.
- [Measuring a chaise lounge or sunbed cushion, hinge point included](https://cushionguide.com/guides/chaise-lounge-sunbed-cushion-size/): Measure a chaise lounge cushion by its overall length and width, then foot to hinge, so the cushion bends with the frame.
- [Can you make custom cushions for an outdoor daybed or double chaise lounge?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-outdoor-daybed-chaise-lounge-cushions/): Yes, seat and back cushions for outdoor daybeds and double chaise lounges are made to your exact sizes in weather-resistant outdoor fabric.
- [Cushions for Florida and the Gulf Coast](https://cushionguide.com/places/florida-gulf-coast-cushions/): Outdoor cushions in Florida need UV-resistant, water-repellent outdoor fabric, a plain non-tufted foam build and zip-off covers, plus a plan to bring them inside before storms.
- [Waterproof outdoor cushions, honestly: fabric, seams, zippers and foam](https://cushionguide.com/guides/water-repellent-vs-waterproof-cushions/)

*Fair winds — Callum*

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Written by Callum Reid (https://cushionguide.com/masters/callum/) 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/readings/coral-white-stripe-lounger-cushion-ties-wheeled-chaise/