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title: "Sunbed Cushion in Two Fabrics: Print on the Back, Plain Seat"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/readings/sage-leaf-print-two-fabric-chaise-cushion-vineyard-pool/"
section: "Readings"
author: "Callum Reid, The Weather Man of Casco Bay"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/callum/"
published: "2026-01-03"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "sunbed cushion, chaise lounge cushion, outdoor cushions, patio cushion, custom size cushion, made to measure cushion"
---

# A two-fabric sunbed cushion on a vineyard-pool chaise: leaf-print back, plain sage seat

*Two fabrics on one chaise and not a quarrel between them. Here's how a print and a plain split the work, and what sits under the cloth.*

> **The quick answer:** On a two-fabric chaise or sunbed cushion, put the print on the backrest, where it faces the viewer, and a plain on the seat, where it gets sat on. Pull the plain from the print's background color and pipe each piece in its own fabric. Order both from outdoor-rated fabric, and label each piece's thickness separately.

![Two-fabric chaise cushion with sage leaf-print backrest and plain sage seat on a wrought-iron lounger by a vineyard pool](https://cushionguide.com/media/chaise-and-sunbed-cushions/sage-leaf-print-two-fabric-chaise-cushion-vineyard-pool-1600.webp "A leaf-print back and a plain sage seat make a two-fabric cushion for a wrought-iron chaise. Lavender, olives and vines behind share the same soft green.")

## Two fabrics, one chaise

Wine country, clear sky, and a chaise dressed for it. Look closer and it's two fabrics. The backrest carries a tonal palm-leaf print, sage on paler sage. The seat is plain sage.

That split is the smartest thing in the picture. The back faces you, so it gets the pattern. The seat gets sat on, lain on and dripped on after a swim, so it stays plain and calm. The plain was pulled straight from the print's background, so the two read as one cushion, not two leftovers.

The setting does the rest. Lavender beds, olive trees and grapevines are all gray-greens from the cushion's own family. The black wrought iron draws a hard line around soft color on pale travertine. And the wheels are there for a reason, friend: roll it into shade when the sun climbs. Sun is weather too.

For your own [chaise and sunbed cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/chaise-and-sunbed-cushions/), the rule travels: pattern where people look, plain where people sit. What's growing around your pool?

## Five pins by the pool

Five spots where the print, the plain and the setting meet.

1. **Leaf-print backrest**: A tonal palm-leaf print on the back puts pattern where it is seen most.
2. **Plain sage seat**: A plain seat in the same sage stops the print from looking busy when someone lies down.
3. **Scroll iron arm**: Black wrought iron outlines the cushion sharply against pale stone.
4. **Chaise wheel**: Wheels make it easy to roll the chaise into shade.
5. **Lavender beds**: Lavender's gray-green leaves belong to the same family as the sage cushion.

## Mixing a print and a plain: my rules

- ✓ Print on the backrest, where people look.
- ✓ Plain on the seat, where people sit and drip.
- ✓ Pull the plain from the print's background, not its accent.
- ✓ Pipe each piece in its own fabric.
- ✓ Order both from the [outdoor charts](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/outdoor-acrylic/), never the indoor listing.

## The seat and back that were almost twins

A buyer messaged the workshop about an outdoor daybed. The first message gave the seat as 71 × 31.5 in (180 × 80 cm). Then came the real numbers: a seat base of 88½ × 25½ in (225 × 65 cm) and a tall back of 88½ × 25¼ in (225 × 64 cm). They had a date to meet, and ordering that same day kept them on schedule.

The workshop asked for one more thing before cutting: a separate thickness for the seat and for the back. Two pieces that close in size are easy to swap on a cutting table. Label them, and nobody has to guess. The same care applies to [measuring a chaise at its hinge](https://cushionguide.com/guides/chaise-lounge-sunbed-cushion-size/).

## Three questions about outdoor fabric

**A common question:** Can I use a fabric from the indoor listing for my outdoor cushions?

**The workshop's answer:** No. Indoor-listing fabrics are for indoor use only. Order outdoor cushions through the outdoor listing and choose from its charts, which are all outdoor-rated, water-repellent and UV-resistant. An outdoor code picked from samples goes through the outdoor listing too.

**A common question:** Can I send you my own fabric, or ask for Sunbrella?

**The workshop's answer:** No on both. The fabric is chosen from the workshop's own charts, and Sunbrella isn't used. There are close to 200 outdoor options, so there's usually one near what you had in mind.

**A common question:** Can you add ties to the back corners so the cushion stays put?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, free of charge. Ties can go on the two back corners of a bench or lounger cushion, or on the back of chair pads. Write the request, with your exact size, in the personalization section.

> **Tailor's margin:** Water-repellent is a promise; waterproof is a contract. Outdoor fabric sheds a shower, but foam that isn't quick-dry should come in before a soaking.

> On a two-fabric chaise cushion, the print goes on the backrest and the plain goes on the seat. Pull the plain from the print's background color.
>
> — Callum

## The chaise, piece by piece

|   |   |
|---|---|
| Cushion | Chaise cushion in two pieces: backrest and seat |
| Fabrics | Tonal sage leaf print on the back, plain sage on the seat |
| Piping | Self piping on each piece |
| Thickness | Standard 4 in (10 cm); state seat and back separately |
| Outdoor fabric | Water-repellent, UV-resistant; outdoor charts only |
| Foam | About 2.0 lb/ft³ (32 kg/m³); not a quick-dry foam |
| Ties | Two back-corner ties on request, free |
| Best for | Pool chaises, sunbeds, wrought-iron and teak loungers |

## Questions buyers ask next

### Can one chaise cushion use two different outdoor fabrics?

Yes. Fabrics can be mixed on one order, so a print backrest and a plain seat are easy to ask for. Write each piece's fabric code, size and thickness separately so nothing gets swapped.

### How do I measure a chaise with a separate back and seat?

Measure each piece on its own: seat length and depth, back length and height, then each thickness. When the two come out close in size, label them clearly on your drawing.

### Do outdoor chaise cushions need to come in for winter?

They last longer if they do. The fabric is water-repellent, but the foam isn't a quick-dry type, so store the cushions dry through rain and snow. More in [water-repellent vs waterproof](https://cushionguide.com/guides/water-repellent-vs-waterproof-cushions/).

## Related at the atelier

- [Sunbed Cushion in Two Fabrics: Orange Leaf Print by the Pool](https://cushionguide.com/readings/orange-leaf-print-two-fabric-lounger-cushion-backyard-pool/): For a sunbed cushion you'll sit on for hours, split the fabrics: print on the backrest, a plain matching color on the seat.
- [Sunbed Cushion Ordering: Codes, Close-Ups and the Right Message](https://cushionguide.com/readings/green-geometric-lounger-cushion-low-angle-weave-view/): To order a sunbed cushion right the first time, send the fabric code, ask for a close-up of the weave in daylight, and give each piece's size along with the side the backrest attaches to.
- [Sunbed cushion on a masonry lounger: label the seat and back](https://cushionguide.com/readings/ochre-gray-striped-lounger-cushion-seaside-terrace/): When a sunbed seat cushion and back cushion are almost the same size, write a separate thickness for each piece on the order.
- [Swing beds and daybed swings: the four-piece set](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/swing-bed-cushions/): A swing bed cushion is usually a four-piece set: a mattress cut to the platform, a back cushion and two cylinder bolsters, ordered together so all four come from one fabric batch.
- [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.
- [Measuring a chaise lounge or sunbed cushion, hinge point included](https://cushionguide.com/guides/chaise-lounge-sunbed-cushion-size/)
- [How to order a custom cushion size that isn't in the size menu](https://cushionguide.com/guides/custom-size-cushion-not-on-menu/)

*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/sage-leaf-print-two-fabric-chaise-cushion-vineyard-pool/