COMFORT
How do you know that the outdoor cushion you're ordering won't be "rock hard" or marshmallow soft? A comfortable outdoor cushion has multi-layers of high density outdoor foam with a final wrap of fiber. Cumulus fill (alone) can be very hard if it's going to provide adequate support. Cheap foam (alone) will feel "spongy", absorb water and "bottom-out". The proper combination of high density foam & fiber will provide the firmness/comfort level you desire. We offer 5 options.
DURABILITY
Multi layer foam provides reflex so your outdoor cushion will hold its shape for years. Cumulus fill can break down/sag over time. Don't settle for anything less than high density outdoor foam on seat cushions. Densified fiber can work well on Chaise Lounges, where weight is equally distributed.
Our prices include HIGH DENSITY FOAM on factory replacement cushions, OW Lee, Mallin, Brown-Jordan.
CONSTRUCTION
Sew pattern is a critical quality factor. Look at the cushions of a quality outdoor furniture manufacturer such as: www.owlee.com. Notice that most of their outdoor cushions are bullnose. Bullnose uses a continuous piece of fabric for top and bottom of seat. (No seams @ front to break or tear). We prefer this pattern and don't upcharge for it. We do upcharge for box & welt because more labor is involved (because a box cushion has more seams). Box & welt is a stylistic factor, not a quality factor. Finally, quality thread must be used -- seams should last as long as fabric. Over the years, we've re-sewn hundreds of Sunbrella® cushions where another cushion manufacturer used cheap thread. These cushions usually "fall apart" in less than 2 years. Your "factory cushion" may have been imported. Made in USA should mean BETTER. We may make improvement suggestions -- you decide. EXAMPLE: Many Brown Jordan cushions are sewn single seam. When fill is added, stress is placed on the center side seam. Addition of a side panel, reduces the stress. It's not always best to replicate a factory sew pattern.
VALUE
Quality is never cheap. Shopping online for outdoor cushions should save you money -- unless quality standards are subordinated. We don't use superlatives to describe our quality. We simply set the standard & invite you to go shopping/compare.
We guarantee the lowest price for the same quality standards -- that's value. You can easily find higher prices on-line. Ironically, you're frequently paying more money for mediocre quality. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for.
HIGH END UPGRADES:
There are pros & cons to cushion upgrades
1) Fast Dry (Reticulated) Foam lets water drain, but Sunbrella fabric underneath traps water...
2) Screens (Underneath) Let water out but now you cannot reverse cushion & prolong its life
3) Sta Dry Liners when done properly keep water out -- But in humid shady areas can promote mildew
4) Memory Foam Inserts provide reflex to hold cushion shape, but absorb water & promote mildew
5) Zippers encourage customers to machine wash fabric which diminishes waterproofing
6) Rain Fabric is water proof until you sew it. Machine puts holes in fabric (verdict still out)
7) UV Resistant Thread has no drawbacks except cost -- seams should last as long as the fabric
Bottom line is online sources either ignore quality features or do not offer the proper combination of upgrades suited to particular climates / environments. High end upgrades can be pointless improvements... "tales told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing".
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Outdoor replacement cushions for O.W. Lee
Outdoor replacement cushions for Brown-Jordan
Outdoor replacement cushions for Hanamint
Outdoor replacement cushions for Mallin
Outdoor replacement cushions for Tropitone
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