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Glossary

Cushion Glossary

A comprehensive list of the terminology used in the custom cushion design process — cushion types, cutting and edge styles, construction options, and pillow types.

Bench cushion

A cushion made to provide comfort and style on an indoor or outdoor seating bench.

Chair cushion

A cushion placed on a chair for comfort and style. Chair cushions are commonly made with the seat and back as separate cushions, or pinched or joined together so the seat and back are connected as one cushion.

Chaise cushion

Most chaise cushions are 3 to 4 inches thick and made with boxed-edge styling or boxed with double welting. They are predominantly used in outdoor patio settings on chaise lounge seating.

Church pew cushion

A cushion placed on or affixed to church pews or church seating.

Deep seating cushion

Deep seating cushions bring the comfort and style of your living room sofa to your outdoor living space.

Marine seating cushion

Cushions made of heavy-duty canvas or sailcloth fabrics such as vinyl and Sunbrella waterproof-barrier patterns. Whether your boat is for leisure or fishing, custom cushions enhance its overall appearance.

Rocking chair seat cushion

A derivative of the chair cushion, sized and shaped for rocking chair seats.

Wicker furniture cushion

Wicker cushions typically come in flat, firm-style cushions or the classic overstuffed, tufted style.

Window seat cushion

Adding a cushion to a bay-style window converts the space into a seating area. Window seat cushions are commonly made in rectangle, bow, or classic trapezoid shapes.

Boxed edge

A cushion with a vertical sidewall the same height as the thickness of the cushion, made by assembling the top and bottom fabric panels to a sidewall panel to form a box.

Knife edge

A cushion made by sewing the top and bottom fabric panels directly together in a traditional seam, with no sidewall.

Single corded (single welt)

Similar to a knife-edge cushion, but a small strip of fabric sewn around a thick cord is set into the seam where the top and bottom panels meet, giving the edge a finished outline.

Double corded (double welt)

Used on boxed-edge cushions: cording is sewn into both the top and bottom seams of the sidewall panel, outlining the cushion on both edges.

Join

Two separate custom cushions joined with a ply of your selected fabric.

Pinch

One custom cushion with a single quilt line sewn in that separates it into foldable sections.

Ties

Fabric ties used to affix a cushion to the piece of furniture it is made for.

Body pillow

A larger, long pillow used to support the entire body.

Bolster pillow

A long, narrow pillow or cushion.

Floor pillow

A larger square or rectangular pillow designed for lounging on the floor.

Lumbar pillow

A longer, rectangular pillow designed for back support.

Throw / toss pillow

A small, decorative pillow — the terms throw pillow and toss pillow are interchangeable.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between boxed edge and knife edge?

A boxed-edge cushion has a vertical sidewall equal to the cushion thickness, giving a squared, tailored look. A knife-edge cushion sews the top and bottom panels directly together for a softer, tapered edge.

What is welting or cording?

Welting (cording) is a fabric-wrapped cord sewn into a cushion seam to outline its edges. Single welt runs one cord around the seam; double welt outlines both the top and bottom seams of a boxed cushion.

What is the difference between a join and a pinch?

A join connects two separate cushions with a ply of fabric between them. A pinch is a single cushion with a quilt line sewn in so it folds into sections.

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