Select Sunbrella Cushion

Details at a Glance

Fabric	Sunbrella acrylic
Country of Origin	USA

This replacement cushion is built from Sunbrella acrylic, a solution-dyed fabric engineered to resist UV fade, moisture penetration, and mildew growth through full-season outdoor exposure. The Select Sunbrella Cushion is available at LOOMLAN Outdoor with free shipping. You're replacing a cushion because the original failed -- this one uses fabric designed from the fiber level to outlast standard outdoor textiles.

How Does Sunbrella Fabric Hold Up Against Sun and Rain?

Sunbrella acrylic is solution-dyed, meaning color is locked into the fiber before the yarn is spun -- it won't surface-fade the way printed or topically dyed fabrics do. The weave resists water absorption, so rain beads and drains rather than soaking through to the foam core. UV inhibitors are integrated throughout the fiber, not applied as a coating that wears off. Mildew can't establish itself because the fabric doesn't retain the moisture mildew needs to grow. This is the material contract patio furniture and marine upholstery rely on -- it's tested to thousands of hours of artificial weathering and saltwater spray.

Can You Leave This Outside Year-Round?

Sunbrella fabric itself can stay outside through winter -- it won't rot, fade to white, or crack from freeze-thaw cycles. The cushion's longevity depends on the fill and construction beneath the cover, which varies by manufacturer and isn't specified here. If you live in a snow-heavy or persistently wet region, bringing cushions inside or storing them in a deck box prevents compression damage to foam cores and extends their useful life. For mild or dry winters, leaving them out won't harm the Sunbrella shell.

How Do You Clean and Maintain Sunbrella Fabric?

Hose it down and scrub with mild soap and a soft brush -- Sunbrella is designed to be cleaned this way. For embedded dirt or tree sap, a diluted bleach solution (one cup bleach to one gallon water) won't damage the color because the dye is locked inside the fiber. Let it air-dry fully before putting it back on the frame. Store cushions in a ventilated space over winter if you're in a freeze zone, and brush off snow promptly if you leave them out. Don't machine-wash unless the care tag explicitly permits it -- some fill materials compress or clump.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the cushions water resistant?

Yes -- Sunbrella's tight acrylic weave repels water so rain beads on the surface rather than soaking through to the fill. It's water-resistant, not waterproof; a full day of rain may eventually penetrate seams or zippers.

Will the fabric fade if it's in direct sun all day?

Sunbrella is solution-dyed and UV-stabilized to resist fading through years of full-sun exposure. All outdoor fabrics show some shift over time, but Sunbrella retains color far longer than surface-dyed or untreated materials.

Can this stay outside during a coastal winter with salt air?

The Sunbrella shell resists salt air and won't corrode or mildew. Storing the cushion indoors protects the interior fill from compression damage in freeze-thaw cycles.

Can the cushion covers be removed and washed?

That depends on the cushion's construction, which isn't detailed here. Many Sunbrella cushions have zippered covers; check for a zipper along the back or bottom seam.

How do you get mildew off Sunbrella if it does appear?

Scrub with a solution of one cup bleach to one gallon of water, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry completely in the sun. Mildew on Sunbrella is surface contamination, not fiber rot, so it cleans off without damaging the fabric.

Does this ship fully assembled or require setup?

Replacement cushions ship ready to use. Free curbside delivery is included; you bring them to the furniture.