The Science Behind Outdoor Cushions: Fabric, Foam & Fading Resistance By WeaveCraft
Most people choose their outdoor cushions the way they’d choose a throw pillow — by the way it looks, or how soft it feels in a quick showroom sit. But if you’ve ever lived through a full Indian monsoon with your outdoor furniture , you know looks can be deceiving. At first glance, all cushions seem alike — padded, upholstered, inviting. But over time, that illusion fades — literally. The colours begin to dull. The fabric starts to feel heavy. The foam stays damp long after the rain has stopped. And suddenly, what once made your garden feel luxurious now feels like something best left unused. That’s why at WeaveCraft , we obsess over what lies beneath the surface. Because outdoor comfort isn’t about fluff — it’s about engineering. Let me explain why some cushions survive the seasons, and others don’t. It starts with the foam. Regular indoor cushions often use closed-cell foam. It’s dense, holds shape well, and feels plush — indoors. But place that same foam outside during the rains, an...