Cushion Cover
Proof before print: every order gets a digital proof for approval. Turnaround: printed in 24–48 h, delivered worldwide in 7–10 days. Trade accounts: volume pricing from 50 sq ft.
Cushion Cover — made to your size in a choice of 3 fabrics, from 140gsm to 180gsm.
Upholstery fabric is touched, sat on, leaned against and cleaned. It is the most physically demanding thing we print, and the specification has to reflect that rather than treating the fabric as a flat image carrier.
This product is offered across more than one fabric because the right answer depends on where the panel is going and how long it needs to last. The table below sets every option side by side on the specifications that actually decide the choice — weight, opacity, finish and weather behaviour — so you can compare them directly rather than opening a page for each one.
About this format
Soft furnishing takes daily physical contact rather than being looked at from a distance, so the specification is driven by abrasion tolerance and cleanability. Removable covers with concealed zips are worth specifying from the start.
Best for
- Cushion and scatter covers
- Floor cushions and poufs
- Bench and ottoman panels
- Seat pads and banquette panels
- Soft furnishing feature panels
Fabric options compared
| Specification | 140gsm Spun | 160gsm Twill | 180gsm Silk Spandex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material & construction | Spun-yarn woven polyester with a natural matte texture | Twill-weave polyester with a diagonal rib | Polyester–spandex blend knit with a silk-touch finish |
| Yarn denier | n/a (weight-specified) | n/a (weight-specified) | n/a (weight-specified) |
| Fabric weight | 140 gsm | 160 gsm | 180 gsm |
| Print method | Dye-sublimation | Dye-sublimation | Dye-sublimation |
| Print sides | Single/Double | Single | Single |
| Opacity | Opaque | Semi-opaque | Semi-opaque |
| Finish & feel | Dry matte surface with a soft natural texture | Matte surface with a fine diagonal rib and supple drape | Soft silk-touch knit with high stretch and a gentle lustre |
| Wind & breathability | Light and mobile — specified for indoor and sheltered positions | Light and mobile — specified for indoor and sheltered positions | Frame-tensioned or fitted — no free movement |
| Water resistance | Uncoated — specified for indoor and covered positions | Uncoated — specified for indoor and covered positions | Uncoated — specified for indoor and covered positions |
| Recommended finishing | Hems, pole pockets, sewn sleeves, velcro strips, table skirting | Hems, rod pockets, pleated headers, upholstery wrapping, piped edges | Pillowcase sewing, concealed zips, elasticated hems, silicone edge (SEG) bead |
| Care | Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle, line dry, cool iron on the reverse only | Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle, line dry, cool iron on the reverse only | Machine wash cool on a gentle cycle, line dry, do not iron the print face |
Which fabric should you choose?
- 140gsm Spun — Spun yarns instead of smooth filament — a natural, cotton-like texture in a polyester cloth.
- 160gsm Twill — A twill weave with a fine diagonal rib — the practical, hard-wearing everyday cloth.
- 180gsm Silk Spandex — The premium end of stretch — a spandex blend with a silk hand and a high-recovery fit.
Key advantages
- One product, 3 fabric specifications — compare and choose without leaving the page
- Natural cotton-like texture with the colour performance of polyester
- Fully matte surface that photographs without reflection
- Opaque body with no show-through on the reverse
- Stable and crease-resistant compared with genuine natural fibres
Choosing the right specification
Weight and weave matter more than print quality here. A twill or a heavy pile will take abrasion from daily use where a light display cloth pills and thins within months. If the piece will be sat on rather than leaned against, go heavier than feels necessary — and specify removable, washable covers with concealed zips rather than fixed upholstery.
How ordering works
- Send your artwork — Upload print-ready artwork at any stage — we check scale, resolution and bleed before anything goes to press and come back to you if something needs adjusting.
- Made to your size — Every panel is cut and finished to your dimensions. Tell us the finished size you need and how it is being fixed, and we will allow for hems and fixings correctly.
- Printed by dye-sublimation — Colour is transferred into the polyester fibre under heat, so the image becomes part of the cloth rather than a layer sitting on top of it.
- Finished and shipped — Hems, eyelets, pole pockets, silicone edge and other finishing are applied before your order is folded, boxed and dispatched worldwide.
Related specifications
Closely related products in this range include Floor Cushion / Pouf, Bench / Ottoman Panel. They share this fabric and finish, so the choice comes down to format and size.
Best suited to
Indoor work that wants a natural, textural surface with polyester reliability — table covers, matte backdrops, soft upholstery panels and décor drapes.
Also in this range
For high-sheen décor, our satin range brings the shimmer; for outdoor use, see our coated range.
Not sure which fabric is right? Order a free swatch pack and see the weight, texture and finish in your own hands before you commit to a full run.
What you can make with this fabric
Every application this fabric is suited to — tap through for sizes, templates and examples.

