Frequently Asked Questions - Custom Seat Cushions

USCUSHION is America's premier custom cushion specialist. We combine expert craftsmanship with an extensive fabric library to transform ordinary seating into extraordinary comfort. Whether you need one custom seat cushion or one hundred, we make it easy to get exactly what you want.

We create custom seat cushions for virtually every application:

• Indoor: Dining chairs, kitchen pads, office chairs, bar stools, rockers, and gaming chairs.
• Outdoor: Patio chairs, bistro sets, Adirondack chairs, and garden furniture.
• Specialty: Wheelchairs, stadium seats, piano benches, and vintage furniture.

Custom cushions offer advantages that standard cushions can't match:

• Perfect Fit: Made to your exact measurements (no gaps or overhang).
• Unlimited Choices: Hundreds of high-quality fabrics.
• Your Specs: Select thickness, firmness, and features.
• Better Value: Transform existing furniture instead of replacing it.

Accurate measuring ensures perfect fit:

• Length: Measure from back to front of seat.
• Width: Measure from side to side at the widest point.
• Shape: Note if rectangle, round, or irregular.
• Features: Check for back posts or cutouts.

Pro Tip: Measure directly on the chair seat, not an old cushion.

We specialize in non-standard shapes like trapezoids, rounds, curved edges, and chairs with cutouts. Simply provide detailed measurements, photos from multiple angles, or create a template. We've successfully made thousands of cushions without ever seeing the actual furniture.

• Indoor: Broad choices (Cotton, Linen, Velvet). Focus on aesthetics.
• Outdoor: Must use weather-resistant fabrics (Sunbrella, Marine Vinyl).
• High-Traffic/Kids/Pets: Performance fabrics that resist stains and wear.

We strongly encourage ordering fabric samples ($2-5 each) to see true colors in your lighting.

Performance fabrics are engineered for durability. They resist stains, fading, and pilling. You should consider them if you have kids or pets, if cushions are in high-use dining areas, or for any outdoor seating.

Filling Types

• Indoor: High-density polyurethane foam (maintains shape).
• Outdoor: Quick-dry open-cell foam (won't absorb water).

Firmness

• Soft: Plush, cozy feel.
• Medium: Most popular balance.
• Firm: Maximum support for long sitting.

Yes! We offer:

• Attachments: Fabric ties, button loops, Velcro strips, or non-slip backing.
• Edge Styles: Box edge (for thick cushions), Knife edge (for thin pads), or Piping/Welting for a decorative finish.

• Most Fabrics: Spot clean with mild soap and water.
• Performance Fabrics: Wipe spills immediately; most are bleach-cleanable.
• Removable Covers: Machine wash gentle/cold if applicable (check label).

For outdoor cushions, bring them inside during heavy storms to extend life.

Absolutely. Custom cushions are perfect for vintage furniture, restoring comfort to antique rockers or dining sets. We also create cushions for wheelchairs, RV dinettes, piano benches, and floor seating (meditation pillows).

Pricing depends on size, thickness, and fabric. Typical ranges:

• Small Chair Cushions: $35 - $75
• Standard Dining Chairs: $45 - $95
• Large/Thick Cushions: $75 - $150+

We offer volume discounts for 6+ cushions (dining sets) or commercial orders.

Standard Timeline: 2-3 weeks production + 5-7 days shipping (Total 3-4 weeks).
Rush service (1-2 week production) is available for an additional fee.

Warranty: We cover manufacturing defects. Sunbrella fabrics carry a 5-year fade warranty.

Returns: Because items are custom-made, standard returns aren't accepted. However, if there is a manufacturing defect or production error, we will fix or remake it at no charge. We recommend ordering a sample cushion first for large sets.