InsideOut
Basket Weave Outdoor Cushion 50 X 50 Cm
CA$29.95CA$50.00-40%
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This square outdoor cushion measures 20 x 20 inches (50 x 50 cm) and features a basket-weave knit top in warm beige/tan tones with a solid canvas back. It is filled with polyester fibre, water repellent, and treated for UV protection and anti-mould resistance. Suitable for patio or balcony seating, it should be kept sheltered from bad weather to prolong its life.
- Color
- greige
- Material
- Polyester fibre fill, basket knit, canvas
- Style
- casual, modern
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Outdoor Living
Color
Patterned Ecru
Size
50X50CM
Specifications
A water-repellent outdoor cushion with basket weave texture and greige tones, perfect for patios and balconies.
Water repellent with UV protection and anti-mould treatment, polyester fibre fill, basket knit top side, solid canvas back.
- Color
- greige · brown
- Material
- Polyester fibre fill, basket knit, canvas
- Style
- casual, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden > Outdoor Living
Additional Attributes
- basket weave texture
- heathered look
- water repellent
- UV protection
- anti-mould treatment
- polyester fibre fill
- solid canvas back
- basket knit top side
- outdoor cushion
- 20x20 inches
- greige tones
Product Insights
The Basket Weave Outdoor Cushion by InsideOut delivers the look and texture of natural fibers without rot or insect damage, thanks to a polyester-olefin blend. Its heathered basket weave camouflages stains and dust, requiring only weekly brushing and fluffing. Priced at $29.95, it undercuts alternatives by a wide margin, but this value comes with tradeoffs: a shorter lifespan under full-time outdoor exposure, limited fade resistance after 2–3 seasons, moisture retention that favors covered patios, and a tendency to shift on smooth furniture unless secured with velcro. Regular cleaning with vinegar or oxygen bleach and storage in hard bins during winter are necessary to maintain performance.
Verified claims
- Price comparison
- At $29.95, it undercuts Basil Bangs by $10–$40 and premium acrylic by 7–8x.
- Maintenance
- Brush weekly, spot clean with vinegar or oxygen bleach; refluffing restores shape.
- Appearance and texture
- Basket knit texture hides stains and mimics natural fibers without rot or insect damage.
- Cleaning
- Treat mildew with white vinegar; deep clean with oxygen bleach; dry on edge.
- Storage
- Store indoors during heavy rain; winter storage in hard plastic bin after drying.
- Water repellency
- Restore water repellency after cleaning with fabric guard and sunlight.
- General care
- Weekly fluffing restores shape; heathered weave hides stains; polyester avoids natural-fiber issues.
- Lifespan
- Full-time outdoor exposure shortens lifespan by 30-50%.
- Fade resistance
- UV protection is limited; fading can occur in 2-3 seasons of direct sun.
- Material
- 80/20 polyester-olefin cover and polyester fill deliver natural-fiber texture with rot/stain resistance and easy fluffing.
- Fluffing
- Weekly 30-second karate-chop along edges restores shape.
- Moisture management
- Polyester fill holds moisture, so best for covered patios.
- Stain camouflage
- Heathered basket weave visually disguises small stains, dust, and pollen.
- Stability
- Cushion shifts on smooth furniture unless adhesive velcro strips are added.
Product record
- Title
- Basket Weave Outdoor Cushion 50 X 50 Cm
- Brand
- InsideOut
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value compared to similar outdoor cushions
- At $29.95 CAD, the InsideOut cushion undercuts the Basil Bangs Field Day/Mineral Cushion (regular $69.95, sale $39.95) by $10–$40 CAD while delivering the same water-repellent, UV-protective, and anti-mould finish, making it the sharper value for a basic outdoor scatter cushion without the brand premium.
- Solution-dyed acrylic outdoor cushions from Elaine Smith and Uttermost start at $195–$228 USD for a 20-inch square, so the InsideOut’s polyester yarn construction deliberately trades the extreme fade-resistance of Sunbrella for a 7–8x lower price, which makes sense for seasonal use or covered patios where UV exposure is moderate.
Fill quality and how it holds its shape
- Polyester fibre fill is the easiest outdoor cushion fill to refluff—using a karate-chop technique along the edges and kneading the cushion redistributes the fibres through the non-removable cover, so a weekly 30-second fluff keeps the 50x50 cm pad comfortable without any tools or added fill.
- Because polyester fibre fill retains moisture longer than reticulated foam, this cushion is optimized for covered patios and balconies; the manufacturer’s recommendation to shelter it from bad weather directly protects the fill from water-logging that would accelerate compression and mildew growth.
Practical benefits of the basket weave texture
- The intermingled greige threads in the basket knit produce a heathered, non-uniform surface that visually breaks up small stains, dust streaks, and pollen spots — keeping the cushion looking fresh longer between cleanings compared to a flat, solid-colour cover.
- The basket knit delivers the dimensional, handcrafted look of a chunky natural-fiber weave but in 100% polyester, so it resists rotting, fading, and insect damage — offering the tactile warmth of a woven cushion that can stay outside without the usual upkeep of cotton or jute.
Cleaning and maintenance beyond spot cleaning
- For small mildew spots on the basket-weave top, spraying undiluted white vinegar directly onto the fabric kills approximately 82% of mold species and is benign to the polyester cover — a quick, bleach-free fix that keeps the antimicrobial treatment from becoming overwhelmed between deep cleans.
- Every deep clean strips away some of the original water-repellent treatment; applying a UV-inhibitor fabric guard like Thompson's Fabric Seal, then letting the cushion warm in sunlight for a few hours, chemically rebonds the protective layer so rain beads up and the anti-mould treatment remains effective longer.
- For off-season storage, a hard plastic bin with a tight lid prevents rodents from chewing through and nesting in the polyester fill — soft bags are an open invitation — and the cushion must be bone-dry before sealing to avoid mold blooms inside the container.
- Standing the cushion on its edge while air-drying allows gravity to pull water out of the polyester fill through the bottom seam, preventing moisture from pooling inside and becoming a mildew breeding ground — a habit that prolongs the life of a non-removable-fill cushion significantly.
- Oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate, like OxiClean) is the effective deep-cleaning agent for this polyester cushion because it kills mildew at the cellular level without the risk of fading that chlorine bleach carries for printed or piece-dyed polyester — preserving the heathered greige tone through many cleanings.
Outdoor performance and how well it lasts
- Full-time outdoor exposure—rain, unshaded sun, and temperature swings—can halve the useful life of a treated polyester cushion compared to one that is stored indoors or under a covered patio, a 30–50% lifespan penalty that turns this cushion from a 4-year purchase into a 2-year one, making the listing's shelter advice not just cautionary but economically significant.
- The anti-mould treatment prevents mildew directly on the polyester fibres, but outdoor fabric care guides note that mold and mildew can feed on pollen and dirt that settle on the cushion surface, making a weekly brush-off or vacuuming with an upholstery attachment a minimal-effort way to keep the treatment effective through humid summers.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Square woven outdoor cushion shown front-facing on a wooden bench; visible basket-weave texture and a small fabric tag at the right edge.
- Overall shapeSquare cushion with slightly rounded, softly filled corners and visible seam along the top edge, presented front-facing and resting on a bench seat.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface textureTight basket-weave knit texture with visible vertical and horizontal stitch rows creating a woven appearance across the front face.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.23 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high) - Color patternPredominantly warm beige/tan base with small darker brown flecks woven throughout, producing a subtle two-tone effect.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.23 · w 0.28 · h 0.25 (high) - Fabric tagSmall white fabric tag protruding from the right side seam near the bottom-right corner of the cushion.
1 region
x 0.93 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium) - Visible seamsTop and side seams are visible as slightly raised stitched lines following the cushion perimeter.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene with bench, decorative vases, a woven basket, tiled floor, and soft shadowing from an off-frame plant creating diagonal shadows on the pale wall.
- BenchSimple wooden bench with visible horizontal plank seat and angled legs; cushion rests on the right side of the bench.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high) - Woven basket propDark brown rectangular woven basket with two short handles placed on a recessed ledge to the left of the bench, containing a folded paper or magazine.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.17 (high) - Ceramic vasesTwo decorative vases: a small rounded brown vase on the left ledge and a larger pale beige textured amphora-style vase on the floor in front of the ledge.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.62 · w 0.08 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high) - Floor and shadowsCheckerboard tile floor in alternating reddish-brown and white squares with strong directional shadows from off-frame objects falling across the floor and wall.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.86 · w 1.00 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium) - Light and compositionSoft, warm directional lighting from the left creating clear cast shadows of foliage on the pale wall and distinct bench shadows on the wall and floor.
- Magazine text fragmentUnclear small block of printed text visible on the folded paper in the basket, too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (low)
Colors
warm beige· front facedark brown speck· woven flecks- Overall shapeSquare cushion with slightly rounded, softly filled corners and visible seam along the top edge, presented front-facing and resting on a bench seat.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the cushion front showing a tightly woven basket-weave fabric surface and a braided trim running along the top and right edges; visible corner and seam of the cushion are shown.
- Front panel fabricVisible front face is a tightly woven, slightly textured fabric with a subtle basket-weave appearance and light surface nap; fabric shows soft creasing and gentle stuffing fill beneath.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.76 (high) - Top braided trimBraided cord trim runs along the pillow top edge, composed of multiple twisted strands forming a rounded braid visible where the front panel meets the top seam.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.01 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high) - Right side braided trim and seamBraided trim continues down the right edge at the cushion corner with a visible seam where front panel meets side trim; a small portion of the cushion corner is visible.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.10 · w 0.12 · h 0.80 (high) - Corner shape and fillUpper-right cushion corner is slightly rounded and filled, producing a soft bulge under the fabric and a subtle fold line running toward the center.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.02 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Image is a cropped close-up with a textured light wall background, soft directional lighting from upper left producing mild shadow and highlights; image shows only part of the cushion and part of the background surface.
- Background surfaceTextured off-white wall behind the cushion with visible small irregularities in finish.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.00 · w 0.52 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above-left creates a highlight on the upper-left fabric area and a gradual shadow toward the lower-right.
- Shot compositionTight crop showing the top-right quadrant of the cushion; edges of the product extend beyond the image frame on the left and bottom.
Colors
sandy yellow· front fabric#BBA484tan· braided trim#BAA37C- Front panel fabricVisible front face is a tightly woven, slightly textured fabric with a subtle basket-weave appearance and light surface nap; fabric shows soft creasing and gentle stuffing fill beneath.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the cushion have ties or a non-slip backing to keep it in place on chairs?
- This cushion does not include ties or a non-slip backing. It is designed as a loose scatter cushion, so it may shift on smooth surfaces. You can add your own adhesive velcro strips if needed.
- Can the cushion withstand heavy rain, or should it be stored indoors during wet weather?
- The cushion is water repellent with anti-mould treatment, so it can handle light rain, but we recommend storing it indoors during heavy or prolonged wet weather to extend its life. The product description advises keeping it sheltered from bad weather.
- Is the cushion cover removable and washable? If so, what are the washing instructions?
- The cushion cover is not listed as removable. For cleaning, we recommend spot cleaning with mild soap and water, then air drying. Do not machine wash, as the polyester fibre fill and non-removable cover are not designed for that.
- What is the exact composition of the basket knit material?
- The basket knit top is made from polyester yarn (consistent with the PET yarn construction used in similar indoor/outdoor cushions), and the back is solid canvas. The fill is polyester fibre.