The best garden chair cushions, compared.
Top pick: AS AWESLING grey four-pack Best value: PrimePatio blue print seat pads – Lowest price that still states 7 cm foam, a zip and a machine-wash line, at about £21.44. Ties are not stated. Updated October 2026.
A garden chair cushion is a finished seat pad, sometimes with a back pad, for a dining or rattan chair you already own. In the UK you buy one so a hard outdoor seat is more comfortable without replacing the chair. You recognise a suitable cushion by the centimetre fit, whether ties hold it, how the filling sits after a vacuum bag recovers, and whether the weather sentence matches how you store it. Measure width, depth and, if you need a back, back height. Dining pads are often about 45 cm, 48 cm or 50 cm square. A high-back cushion is longer, often about 120 cm on one side. Prefer ties or a rear strap so the pad does not slide. A stated thickness is clearer than a photo. If a listing says waterproof and also says bring the pad in for heavy rain, treat it as water-resistant. Match care to a washable zip or to spot clean only. Size, ties and that weather line are set out in the [garden chair cushions buying guide](/hub/garden-furniture/garden-chair-cushions/sub/garden-chair-cushions-buying-guide).
A garden chair cushion is a finished seat pad, sometimes with a back pad, for a dining or rattan chair you already own. In the UK you buy one so a hard outdoor seat is more comfortable without replacing the chair.
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AS AWESLING’s grey four-pack, model AS-FC-003, is four 48 × 48 cm pads at £36.98, with two fixing straps on each cushion and an Oxford cover. The star line is 4.7 from 33 amazon.co.uk reviews, a smaller sample than the shared 470-review pairs. Reviewers call the pads firm and thick enough for their chairs, which is useful because the listing itself does not state a centimetre thickness. Filling is described as shredded foam, and care is a damp cloth rather than a machine wash. The bullet says the fabric repels light rain and spills, and one review says the pads are showerproof rather than waterproof and absorb rain if you leave them out. That is one comment, not a hose test. It suits a four-chair set when you want one shade in one box and you will put the pads away in a shower.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Four similar chairs around 48 cm when one grey order matters more than a stated 7 cm slab.
Less suitable: An uncovered chair that stays out in British rain, or a seat where you need a quoted thickness before you buy.
Specifications
Common questions
How many cushions are in the pack?
Four square pads, each 48 x 48 cm, with two fixing straps per cushion. The extract does not state a thickness.
Are they described as waterproof?
The bullet says the Oxford fabric repels light rain and spills, and it says to store them indoors during heavy rain. A review says they absorb rain if left out.
Can you machine wash them?
The bullets say wipe with a damp cloth. They do not give a machine-wash instruction. A removable cover is not stated.
The grey PrimePatio pair is listed at 45 × 45 cm and 7 cm for £28.04, with two adjustable ties on each side and a zippered cover. It prints 4.4 from 470 amazon.co.uk ratings, and the opening review text is the same block as the blue printed pair and the dark grey pair, so that count is not 470 comments unique to grey. In that shared text people call the pads thick and like a washable cover, and they also say the foam was cut unevenly against the photo. Two pads in a larger order were too big for a 45 cm seat, which is a fit warning even when the size line is clear. Care lists both hand wash only and machine wash, so you do not have a single instruction. The weather bullet says the pads are UV and waterproof treated and still tells you to bring them indoors when it rains. It is the top pick here when your dining seat is about 45 cm and you want ties on a 7 cm foam pair.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 45 cm rattan or patio dining seat where you want a tied 7 cm pair and can store the pads when it rains.
Less suitable: You need four matching pads in one box, a back pad, or a colour whose reviews are separate from the other PrimePatio pairs.
Specifications
Common questions
Will the ties keep the pad on the chair?
The bullet says two adjustable ties on each side. The extract does not say how long the ties are.
How do you wash them?
The care line lists both hand wash only and machine wash. A zipper is stated. The extract does not pick one method.
Are they described as waterproof?
The bullet says UV and waterproof treated, and it tells you to bring the pads indoors when it rains or when they are not in use.
The dark grey PrimePatio pair is 45 × 45 cm with a stated 7 cm thickness at £30.59, and the bullet names two adjustable ties on each side plus a removable zippered cover. It carries the same 4.4 from 470 line and the same opening reviews as the grey and blue printed listings, including a remark that a second dark grey pair was a slightly different shade. People in that text like the depth of the pad and a cover they can wash, and they complain that foam was cut unevenly. Filling is listed as foam while the bullet also says high-resilience memory foam, so the word on the page is not one material. Care again prints hand wash only and machine wash. The weather sentence is the waterproof-treated line that still says bring the pads in when it rains. Choose it when dark grey is the shade you need and the seat is about 45 cm; it does not document more than the grey pair.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 45 cm dining chair when dark grey is the colour you already have on the set and you will bring the pads in for rain.
Less suitable: You only need the tied 7 cm spec and would rather pay the grey pair’s £28.04, or you need a back pad.
Specifications
Common questions
What size is the pair?
The size line and the dimensions are 45 x 45 cm. The bullet and the thickness field both say 7 cm. The pack is two pads.
Is the cover removable?
Yes. The feature list says removable cover, and the closure is a zipper. Care is listed as hand wash only and machine wash.
Do they include a back cushion?
No. This listing is a seat-pad pair. Ties are stated as two adjustable ties on each side.
The PrimePatio blue printed pair is listed at 50 × 50 cm and 7 cm thick for £21.44, and this extract ranks it first in Garden Chair Cushions. The star line is 4.4 from 470 ratings, with the same opening review text as the grey and dark grey pairs, including a comment about a 45 × 45 cm order on a listing that states 50 cm. Reviewers in that block call the pads thick and praise a removable cover they can machine wash, and they also report foam inserts cut unevenly. Ties are not mentioned, so a smooth seat can still let the pad creep. The bullet claims the cloth will not fade for over 501 hours and calls it waterproof treated, then tells you to bring the pads indoors when it rains or when they are not in use. At this price it is the best value thick pair in the file if your seat is about 50 cm and you can manage without a stated tie.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Two 50 cm dining seats when you want the cheapest stated 7 cm pair in this comparison and you can tie or check the pad yourself.
Less suitable: A slippery rattan seat that needs stated ties, or a four-chair set you want in one shade from one order.
Specifications
Common questions
How thick are these seat pads?
The listing states 7 cm, both in the bullet and in the item thickness field. The size line is 50 x 50 cm, and the set contains two pads.
Can the cover be washed?
A zipper is stated, and the care line says machine wash. Ties are not mentioned in this extract.
Does the listing say they can stay out in rain?
The bullet says the pads are UV and waterproof treated, and it also says to bring them indoors when it rains or when they are not in use.
The grey EDIMENS cushion, model back cushion02, is £24.89 with 4.3 from 108 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest review count in this file that is not shared across colour ASINs. The bullet says ties for the back and an elastic strap at the rear, and it tells you to slap the vacuum-packed pad and hang it in the sun. Three size lines are printed: 35 × 45 × 57 cm, 40 × 120 × 10 cm, and item dimensions of 120 × 45 cm, so you cannot quote one footprint. Many of the opening reviews are desk, recliner, and rocking chairs rather than garden dining, though garden and camping uses do appear. A strap broke on the first day in one review, and another buyer found it a little shorter than expected. The title talks about low back pain relief; that is listing language, not a clinical result. Outdoor use is stated, and a waterproof sentence is not.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A chair whose measured back matches one of the printed size lines, when you want ties and an elastic strap at this price.
Less suitable: You need one unambiguous centimetre size, a waterproof line, or a pad sold only as outdoor upholstery.
Specifications
Common questions
What size is printed?
Three lines disagree: a bullet says 35 x 45 x 57 cm, the size field says 40 x 120 x 10 cm, and the item dimensions say 120 x 45 cm. Measure the chair against the line you are buying.
How is it held on the chair?
The bullet says ties for the back and an elastic strap at the rear. It is packed compressed. The bullet says to slap it and hang it in the sun to restore the shape.
Does the listing call it waterproof?
It says the cushion is suitable for outdoor use, including garden chairs. It does not state a waterproof or UV performance line. Care says washable.
The blue PrimePatio cushion uses the same model number as the green one, 26wbr1047-ChairCushion, at 45 × 45 cm and £28.34. The bullet copies the same brief: a 7 cm foam seat, shredded foam in the back, ties, a zippered cover, water-resistant wording with indoor storage in heavy rain, and 48–72 hours to expand. Care again lists hand wash only and machine wash. The customer-reviews line is 4.0 from 1 review, and the extract has no review text, so there is nothing to quote about two pieces, bulk, or colour on this ASIN. Rank in Garden Chair Cushions is 435, far below the green listing. Treat the model number as a clue that the construction may match the green cushion, and do not treat one star as owner proof. Buy the green listing if you want the review record, or this blue one only when the colour is the point and you accept an unread sample.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A 45 cm chair when you specifically want this blue and you have already read the green listing’s reviews as the nearest evidence.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on stars, or a shopper who needs review text about fit before paying.
Specifications
Common questions
How many reviews are in the extract?
The customer-reviews line says 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. The saved listing has no review text, so there is no list of what that buyer praised or criticised.
Does it include a back pad?
Yes. The title and the bullet describe a 7 cm seat with a shredded-foam back. Ties and a zippered cover are stated. Allow 48–72 hours after vacuum packing, as the bullet says.
Is this the same model as the green cushion?
Both extracts print model number 26wbr1047-ChairCushion. This listing’s colour is blue and the price in the extract is £28.34.
The navy PrimePatio cushion, model 26wbr1051-ChairCushion, is a 50 × 50 cm low-back listing at £34.99 with a stated 7 cm profile and stitched ties. It scores 3.9 from 39 reviews. The bullet says water-resistant and UV-protected and tells you to store it indoors in heavy rain, while a feature line also says waterproof. Care is spot clean only. The bullets do not say the cover unzips, yet one review says a zip would not undo, so the pad could not expand after the vacuum pack. Other reviews say it is not one piece, that nothing holds the back to the chair, and that the colour faded in sun. Praise is there too: comfortable, a smart colour, and called good value by some buyers. At the highest backrest price in this set, those faults are the reason to read the reviews before you treat navy as an upgrade on the green 45 cm cushion.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low-back chair close to 50 cm when you accept spot cleaning and you will check that the back can be tied on.
Less suitable: You want a machine-wash zip you can rely on, or you are paying more only because navy sounds more weatherproof than the green listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Which chairs is it described for?
The bullet says low-back garden and patio chairs, with a 7 cm profile. The size line is 50 x 50 cm. Ties are stated.
How do you clean it?
The care line says spot clean only with a damp cloth. The bullets do not say the cover is removable. One review says a zip would not undo.
Can it stay out in heavy rain?
The bullet says water-resistant and UV-protected, and it says to store the cushion indoors in heavy rain or when it is unused for a long time.
The black PrimePatio high-back cushion, model 26wbr1052-ChairCushion, is listed at 120 × 50 cm for £32.99, aimed at high-back rattan and patio dining chairs. It scores 3.9 from 37 reviews. The bullet describes a high-density foam seat and a shredded-foam back with fastening ties, and it does not give a centimetre thickness. Care is spot clean only with a damp cloth, and a zip is not stated. You are told to allow 48–72 hours; one review said creases lasted about two weeks. Reviewers also say the seat and the back are two pieces, that the fill can feel lumpy or too hard on a rigid back, and that some pads faded or arrived in a colour that did not match the photo, including variation reviews that are not only black. It is the length to measure against a tall back, and it is a poor buy if you expected one flat slab you could machine wash.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A high-back rattan chair whose seat depth plus back height is about 120 cm, if you can spot clean and wait out the creases.
Less suitable: A 45 cm low-back chair, a machine-wash cover, or a chair you need to sit on the day the parcel arrives.
Specifications
Common questions
What size is the high-back cushion?
The size line is 120 x 50 cm. The bullet says it is for high-back rattan and patio dining chairs. A centimetre thickness is not stated.
Does the cover come off?
The bullets say to wipe with a damp cloth or spot clean. They do not say the cover unzips. Care is spot clean only. Ties are stated.
Can you use it on the day it arrives?
The bullet says it is vacuum packed and to allow 48–72 hours. Reviews also say it can take several days for creases to ease.
The green PrimePatio cushion, model 26wbr1047-ChairCushion, is a 45 × 45 cm seat-and-back listing at £26.39, with 3.8 from 46 reviews. The bullet states a 7 cm high-density foam seat, shredded foam in the back, fastening ties, and a zippered cover, and it asks you to allow 48–72 hours after the vacuum bag. One reviewer said it expanded sooner than that. The repeated surprise is that the seat and the back arrive as two pieces, which readers had not taken from the photo. Several people found the back bulky, hard, or lumpy and removed stuffing. Care lists hand wash only and machine wash together. The weather line says water-resistant and UV-protected, and it says to store the cushion indoors in prolonged heavy rain. It is a reasonable low-back pad if you expect two pieces and a wait, not a joined lounge cushion.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A low garden chair around 45 cm when you want a back pad, a zip, and you can wait up to 72 hours for the fill to recover.
Less suitable: You want one hinged cushion, a same-day sit, or a 120 cm high-back rattan chair.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the back attached to the seat?
The listing does not say the parts are one piece. Reviews in the extract say the seat and the back are separate, and that the back filling can be bulky.
How long does it take to expand?
The bullet says the cushion is vacuum packed and to allow 48–72 hours. One review says it expanded sooner than the instruction.
Is the cover removable?
Yes. The bullet says a zippered removable cover, and the care line lists hand wash only and machine wash. Ties are stated.
The widesmile set, model CEUK005, is £38.99 for two seat pads and two back pads in a daisy pattern, with solution-dyed polyester and a TPU backing in the bullet. Item dimensions say 55 × 55 cm, while the bullet says seats of 55 inches wide and deep and 10 inches thick, and backs of 55 inches by 50 inches, so the two lines are not the same size. Only two reviews are on the extract, averaging 3.0. One calls it a substantial set for a rattan sofa and mentions a bright blue, although the colour field says Daisy. The other says it was much smaller than stated and did not fit, and that a return of two sets was refunded for only one. Ties are not stated, care is wipe clean, and the weather line is light rain with indoor storage in heavy or persistent rain. Do not order it until you know which size line the seller means.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Only after the seller confirms whether you are buying 55 cm or 55 inch pads for a two-seat sofa, not a dining chair.
Less suitable: A standard 45–50 cm dining chair, or anyone who needs ties and a single size you can measure against today.
Specifications
Common questions
What is in the set?
The bullet says two seat pads and two back pads. The unit count is 4. Ties are not stated. The colour field says Daisy.
Which size should you trust?
The item dimensions say 55 x 55 cm. The bullet says 55 inches wide and deep and 10 inches thick. Both lines are in the extract, and they are not the same size.
Is the fabric called waterproof?
The bullet says solution-dyed polyester with a TPU backing resists light rain, spills, and UV fading, and it says to store the cushions indoors in heavy or persistent rain. The feature line says water-resistant.
Scores use the amazon.co.uk listings for the ten cushions in this comparison, read on 21 October 2026. There is no lab test, no hose test, and no fire-label check. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 are background only. None of these listings quotes a permanent label. Each part is scored from 0 to 100, then weighted. The three PrimePatio seat-pad colours share one 4.4 from 470 review line, so that volume is capped. It is not three separate trials.
Amazon stars
25%The listing average, scaled on this block. A 4.4 becomes 88. Stars are not a comfort test.
Review depth
20%100 or more ratings that belong to that ASIN score in the 80s. One or two ratings stay under 15. A shared 470-review block is capped, because it is not three trials.
Listing clarity
25%One size in centimetres, a stated thickness, ties, and one care line. Ties missing, two wash lines, a missing thickness, or inches beside centimetres are deductions. Waterproof next to bring-indoors is recorded, not treated as a weather test.
Review sentiment
15%Repeated points only, such as uneven foam, two-piece backs, a stuck zip, fade, rain absorption, or a broken strap. One review is not a settled verdict. No review text is not praise.
Price against the listing
15%A cheap pair that states 7 cm foam scores higher than a dearer pad with a size clash. A four-pack is not automatically better value when the thickness is missing.
Decide the job first: a seat pad, a seat and a back, a high-back pad, or a multi-piece set. Then match the centimetres, the ties, the filling and the weather sentence. A star rating is not a hose test, and a waterproof word beside a bring-indoors line is not a laboratory result. Prices below are the amazon.co.uk lines in this comparison, not a UK-wide index.
A garden chair cushion is a pad for a chair you already own. It may be a seat pad, a seat with a back pad, a high-back pad, or a multi-piece set. It is not a bench pad, and it is not a thinner kitchen pad of about 36 to 40 cm. Ready-made pads on a UK patio shelf are usually polyester with ties. Solution-dyed acrylic cut to size is a specialist order, not the same goods. You recognise a suitable cushion by checks that stay true when the models change.
A title can hide two size lines, a missing thickness, or a back that is not hinged to the seat. Measure the chair against one centimetre line.
Vacuum-packed pads can need 48 to 72 hours, and some creases last longer. A photo on day one is not the settled thickness.
If the listing also says bring the pad in for heavy rain, treat the cloth as water-resistant in British weather. That sentence is not a hose test.
The first check is the chair you already own. Measure seat width and depth in centimetres, and back height if you need a back pad. Dining pads in this category are often about 45 cm, 48 cm or 50 cm square. A high-back pad is longer, about 120 cm on one side in the long listing here. A four-piece sofa replacement is not a dining seat. A bench pad is a different category. Pick the type before the colour. Seat only, seat plus back, high-back, or a multi-piece set.
Read filling with thickness. A stated 7 cm slab is the step up from pads of about 3 to 5 cm. Shredded foam in a back is softer and more often called lumpy. If one line says foam and another says memory foam, the page has not named one material. A missing centimetre thickness is a gap, even when reviewers call a pad thick. Read waterproof beside the storage line. If the listing also says bring the pad in for heavy rain, treat it as water-resistant in British weather.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You are refreshing a four-chair rattan set and you want one grey in one box, with two straps on each pad. The AS AWESLING four-pack is four 48 × 48 cm pads at about £36.98, with 4.7 from 33 reviews. Thickness is not stated, and a review says they absorb rain if left out.
You want a back pad on a hard low-back chair and you can wait for a vacuum bag to recover. The PrimePatio green cushion is 45 × 45 cm at about £26.39, with a zip and ties, and 3.8 from 46 reviews. Reviews say the seat and the back are two pieces.
You want a polyester pair with a stated 7 cm thickness and ties, and you will bring the pads in when it rains. The PrimePatio grey seat pads are 45 × 45 cm at about £28.04, with two ties on each side. The 4.4 from 470 line is shared with two other colours.
The PrimePatio grey seat pads are the top pick. The score is 75, the highest in this set, at about £28.04, with a stated 45 × 45 cm size, 7 cm foam, two ties on each side and a zip. The 4.4 from 470 amazon.co.uk ratings is shared with two other colour listings. Best value is the PrimePatio blue print seat pads at about £21.44, the lowest price that still states 7 cm foam, a zip and a machine-wash line. Ties are not stated on that pair. Neither mark is a laboratory result, and neither means the best garden chair cushion in the UK.
PrimePatio blue print seat pads
Lowest price that still states 7 cm foam, a zip and a machine-wash line, at about £21.44. Ties are not stated.
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