Which materials are best for patio furniture?

Patio furniture must be able to withstand all elements — rain, snow and sun. When looking for outdoor replacement cushions, you may notice that many suppliers use polyester pillow fiber for their outdoor cushions. Although polyester fiber is inexpensive, it becomes compressed and distorted in a short time. FoamOrder.com’s outdoor, dry-fast reticulated foam is resilient and durable. The foam in your new outdoor furniture cushions should last up to 15 years with normal use. It has porous properties, which let water flow through it, thus reducing latent water and moisture. That also significantly reduces the chances for mildew and mold. Our outdoor foam for patio cushions comes in three firmness options: medium, medium-firm and firm. We also offer a broad range of weather-resistant, durable Sunbrella fabrics to keep your patio cushions looking modern and stylish. With FoamOrder.com patio cushions, your patio swing, seats, chairs and other patio furniture will stay plush and comfortable all year long.

What are some tips for cushioning outdoor furniture?

Outdoor furniture can often be tricky as it must balance the features of being able to dry quickly while still maximizing comfort. First, outdoor cushions need to drain moisture and liquid from rain and dew quickly and fully. If your outdoor cushions don’t drain properly, they will quickly get moldy or build up mildew. In addition, your outdoor cushions should be just as comfortable as your indoor cushions despite using materials that drain properly. To properly make comfortable outdoor furniture cushions, you should always use reticulated (also known as dry-fast) foam, which has large “pores” to easily drain rain water and other moisture. While many manufacturers use sub-standard and inexpensive outdoor foam, FoamOrder.com offers three high-grade levels of outdoor foam comfort (medium, medium-firm and firm).A second problem many homeowners experience with outdoor cushions are back cushions that don’t hold their shape and are too fluffy. We recommend using soft or medium outdoor foam for your back cushions surrounded by a soft quick-draining layer of polyester or Dacron batting. If your existing outdoor furniture isn’t comfortable, you can replace your cushions quickly and easily with our high-grade outdoor foam in your preferred firmness. Just select your foam type and enter the custom dimensions. Your new custom cushions will arrive in just a few weeks.

Replacement Cushions for Patio Furniture

Why FoamOrder

FoamOrder makes replacement cushions for outdoor patio furniture, cut to the exact size and shape of the set you already own. Replace flat, faded or mildewed cushions on patio chairs, sofas and sectionals, chaise lounges, swings and gliders, even if your set is discontinued or from a brand that no longer sells replacement inserts. Every cushion starts with outdoor (reticulated) dry-fast foam in soft, medium or firm, so rain drains straight through and the cushion dries quickly. Cover it in Sunbrella® or one of our other weather-resistant outdoor fabrics, order foam only for the covers you already have, or order replacement patio cushion covers on their own when the foam is still good.

Custom outdoor cushions on a built-in patio bench around a fire pit

Need cushions for a different outdoor piece, like a bench, daybed, wicker set or boat? See every custom outdoor cushion we make.

Shop All Outdoor Cushions

Start Here:Select Your Replacement Patio Cushion Shape

We provide tools to seamlessly replace more than 30 types of patio cushions. Don’t see the shape you need? No problem. Just choose Pattern Shapes to make your own pattern and send it to us to cut to your exact pattern specifications.

How to Order Replacement Cushions

Measure Your Cushions

Precisely measure the shape and dimensions of your cushion for the best possible fit. (see how)

Select Your Foam

Select from over 30 foam types based on your cushion’s location, use, and feel.

Select a Fabric

Choose the texture and style of the fabric for your cushion covers, or skip this step for foam only.

We’ll Do the Rest

FoamOrder will size and cut your custom cushions and ship them right to your door!

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Replacement Outdoor Cushion Reviews from Real Customers

Jennifer S
Lake Frederick, VA

“Like-new chairs for a fraction of the cost of buying new.”

Kelly P
Myrtle Beach, SC

“I don’t have any sink. My back is supported. Firm in a good way.”

Deanna S
Delray Beach, FL

“It is not sagging. It’s thick. It’s supportive. And it was easy to order.”

Andy L
Houston, TX

“These covers fit on the cushions like a glove.”

Customizable Patio Cushion Features

Patio cushions live outside, so every choice starts with the weather. Sun, rain, and morning dew shape the foam, the fabric, and even how the cushion stays on the frame. Open each step to see what you can customize.

Shape & Size

30+ shapes · chairs, sofas, chaises & swings · cut to your exact measurements

Patio sets come in far more shapes than indoor furniture, and the cushions rarely match a stock size. Pick the shape that matches your old cushion, then enter your exact dimensions.

Rectangles & squares: The everyday shape for chair seats, sofa and loveseat cushions, swings, benches, and most back cushions.
Trapezoids & tapered shapes: Many patio chairs are wider at the front than the back. Choose trapezoid, slanted trapezoid, parallelogram, or a 4-sided shape with no parallel sides to match.
Curved chair cushions & semicircles: For round-front wicker chairs, rockers, and half-round seats.
L- & T-cushions: Straight or curved, for patio sectional corners and seats that wrap around an arm.
Lounge & chaise sets: Tri-folds plus two-piece and four-piece lounge cushions that follow the hinge points of your chaise.
Two-piece chair cushions: A seat and back sized separately in one order, a common fit for dining chairs and porch swings.
Bolsters & wedges: Cylinder, long, and clipped bolsters plus wedges for daybed backs, arm rolls, and lean-back cushions.
Custom pattern: Curved fire pit benches, notched corners, or anything unusual? Choose "Pattern Shape," trace your old cushion, and send us the template.

Measure the empty cover from seam to seam, not the old foam. Outdoor foam flattens over a few seasons and can understate the true size by an inch or more. Full walkthrough in our How to Measure for Foam Cushions guide.

Foam, Quality & Firmness

dry-fast foam for open patios · rated by ILD · polyurethane for covered porches

Choose your foam by how much weather the furniture sees. Firmness is rated by ILD (Indentation Load Deflection): the higher the number, the firmer the cushion feels.

Dry-Fast Outdoor Foam

Dry-fast open-cell outdoor foam for patio cushions

The right choice for any cushion that gets rained on. Its large open cells let water drain straight through and air-dry, which helps prevent mold, mildew, and odors. All three firmness levels are 1.8 lb/ft³ density, so you're choosing how the foam feels, not how long it lasts.

Firmness	ILD	Best for
Soft	25	Back cushions, pillows, and loungers
Medium	33	Most patio seat cushions
Firm	45	Thin seat pads, dining chairs, and high-use seating

Match firmness to thickness. Medium is the most versatile choice for seats 3 to 5 inches thick. Go soft for thicker deep-seating cushions and firm for thin pads so you don't feel the frame underneath. Not sure? Order an outdoor foam sample first.

Covered Porches & Sunrooms

High-density polyurethane foam for covered porch cushions

If your furniture stays out of the rain, traditional polyurethane foam gives a more classic, indoor-style feel. Keep these cushions dry, since polyurethane holds water instead of draining it.

Foam	Best for	Expected life
EverFlex™	Daily use on a screened or covered porch	15 to 20 years
EconoFlex™	Occasional use and budget-friendly sets	3 to 5 years

Wraps

Dacron book wrap · all-sides wrap · double thickness for a crowned look

A layer of Dacron polyester batting around the foam fills out the cover, softens the edges, and keeps the fabric smooth instead of wrinkled. Choose the wrap by where you want the cushion to look rounded.

Book Wrap

Dacron wrap on all sides of a patio cushion

Wrap All Sides

Double-thickness Dacron book wrap on a patio cushion

Double Dacron Book Wrap

Double Dacron wrap on all sides of a deep seating patio cushion

Double Dacron All Sides

Book wrap: The most common choice. It covers the top, front, and bottom, so the sides stay crisp against chair arms.
Wrap all sides: Rounds every edge for cushions that are exposed on all four sides, like ottomans and sectional seats.
Double Dacron: Builds a plump, crowned look on thick deep-seating cushions. We don't recommend it on thin cushions.

Covers

Sunbrella® & outdoor fabrics · swatches · foam only or COM welcome

Outdoor covers need to handle direct sun and moisture without fading or breaking down. Our library has 5,000+ fabrics, and filtering by Outdoor narrows it to fabrics built for patio use, including Sunbrella® and Trivantage.

Narrow them down by:

Filter	Choices
Application	Outdoor or Nautical for patio, pool, and dock furniture
Fiber	Synthetic fibers, blends, and vinyl & coated textiles for a cover that wipes dry
Pattern	Textured solids, stripes & lines, geometric, floral & botanical, nautical & marine, and more
Color	The full spectrum, from classic navy, beige, and grey to bright aqua, orange, and red
Price	Three tiers, from value ($) to premium ($$$)

Want to see a color in daylight first? Order fabric swatch samples for $1.99 to $5.99 each depending on the brand. Other paths if you don't need new fabric from us:

Foam only: Your existing covers still look good, so order the inserts alone.
Covers only: Your foam is fine but the fabric is faded or torn. We sew custom covers without foam.
Supply your own (COM): Send us a fabric you love and we'll sew the covers from it.

Prefer to sew your own? Browse outdoor fabric by the yard.

Finishing Touches

overlocked seams · welt or top stitching · ties or Velcro · hidden zippers

The details that keep a patio cushion looking sharp and staying put through wind and use:

Edge finish: Overlock

Overlocked inside fabric edges on a patio cushion cover

Overlocking finishes the inside fabric edges so they can't fray. Outdoor covers go through sun, rain, and regular washing, so a clean inner seam helps them last more seasons.

Edge style: Welt Cording or Top Stitching

Welt Cording

The classic patio cushion look. Matching welt keeps a set uniform, while a contrasting welt outlines each cushion and makes the shape stand out.

Top Stitching

A cleaner, cord-free edge that suits modern patio furniture and slim seat pads.

Attachment: Chair Ties or Velcro Straps

Chair ties anchoring a patio cushion to a chair frame

Outdoor cushions face wind that indoor cushions never do, so we recommend an anchor on any loose seat or back. Choose chair ties sewn from your cover fabric or Velcro straps, and tell us where to place them so they line up with your frame.

Closure: Zipper Placement

Zipper placement diagram for a patio cushion

Every zipper is flapped and hidden, and a removable cover makes it easy to pull the foam out to dry or wash the cover at the end of the season.

Option	How it works
Back side	The zipper runs along the back edge, facing the backrest or wall where it stays out of sight.
Around the middle	Wraps three sides at mid-thickness, the pick for thick deep-seating cushions and bolsters.
Custom location	Need it somewhere else? Describe where, or send a marked diagram.

Every patio cushion is cut to order in the U.S. Foam-only orders ship in about 3 to 14 days, and cushions with sewn covers ship in about 4 to 6 weeks.

Frequently Asked Patio Cushion Replacement Questions

Can I replace just the foam and keep my patio cushion covers?

Yes. If your covers are still in good shape, order foam-only inserts and skip the fabric step when you check out. Unzip each cover, take out the old foam, and measure the empty cover from seam to seam so the new insert fills it snugly.

If you're not adding Dacron batting, order the foam about ¼ to ½ inch thicker than the cover so it fills out the corners without wrinkles.

Do you sell replacement patio cushion covers without foam?

Yes. If your foam still holds its shape, we can sew replacement covers for patio cushions to your measurements in Sunbrella® or another outdoor fabric. You can also buy outdoor fabric by the yard if you'd rather sew new covers yourself.

Can you make replacement cushions for Hampton Bay, Costco, or other store-bought patio sets?

Yes. Because we cut every cushion from your measurements, it doesn't matter who made the furniture or whether the set is still sold. Customers replace cushions from big-box and warehouse-store patio sets all the time, including models that were discontinued years ago. See our replacement outdoor cushions by brand for more examples.

Which foam is best for outdoor patio cushions?

For furniture that gets rained on, use dry-fast outdoor foam. Its open-cell structure lets water drain straight through and air-dry, which helps prevent mold, mildew, and odors. It comes in Soft (ILD 25), Medium (ILD 33), and Firm (ILD 45).

Medium works for most seat cushions between 3 and 5 inches thick. Go softer for thicker cushions and firmer for thinner ones. On a covered porch or in a sunroom, our EverFlex™ or EconoFlex™ polyurethane foams are also good options.

How do I measure my patio cushions for replacements?

Measure the old cushion cover with the foam removed. Record the width, depth, and thickness, and note any angles or curves. If the seat is wider at the front than the back, measure both edges. Our measuring guide walks through each shape, and our customer service team can help over the phone if you get stuck.

Can you replace patio swing, glider, and sectional cushions?

Yes. Swing and glider cushions are usually a rectangle seat with a matching back cushion, and patio sectionals are ordered one piece at a time, with a square or L-shaped cushion for the corner. For curved or irregular pieces, choose Pattern Shapes and send us a tracing of your old cushion.

Should I order Dacron (polyester) batting with my patio cushions?

We recommend it for most patio cushions. Dacron batting gives the cushion a fuller, rounded look, makes the foam easier to slide into the cover, and keeps the fabric from wrinkling. A book wrap is the most common option. If you'd rather skip it, order your foam slightly thicker than the cover.

How long does it take to get replacement patio cushions?

Foam-only orders usually ship in about 3 to 14 days. Orders with sewn covers take about 4 to 6 weeks, so it's worth ordering a few weeks before you plan to use your patio.

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Replacement Cushions for Outdoor Patio Furniture

Start Here:

Select Your Replacement Patio Cushion Shape

Replacement Outdoor Cushion Reviews from Real Customers

Customizable Patio Cushion Features

Shape & Size

Foam, Quality & Firmness

Dry-Fast Outdoor Foam

Covered Porches & Sunrooms

Wraps

Covers

Finishing Touches

Edge finish: Overlock

Edge style: Welt Cording or Top Stitching

Welt Cording

Top Stitching

Attachment: Chair Ties or Velcro Straps

Closure: Zipper Placement

Frequently Asked Patio Cushion Replacement Questions

Can I replace just the foam and keep my patio cushion covers?

Do you sell replacement patio cushion covers without foam?

Can you make replacement cushions for Hampton Bay, Costco, or other store-bought patio sets?

Which foam is best for outdoor patio cushions?

How do I measure my patio cushions for replacements?

Can you replace patio swing, glider, and sectional cushions?

Should I order Dacron (polyester) batting with my patio cushions?

How long does it take to get replacement patio cushions?

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Replacement Outdoor Cushion Reviews from Real Customers

Customizable Patio Cushion Features

Shape & Size

Foam, Quality & Firmness

Dry-Fast Outdoor Foam

Covered Porches & Sunrooms

Wraps

Covers

Finishing Touches

Edge finish: Overlock

Edge style: Welt Cording or Top Stitching

Welt Cording

Top Stitching

Attachment: Chair Ties or Velcro Straps

Closure: Zipper Placement

Frequently Asked Patio Cushion Replacement Questions

Can I replace just the foam and keep my patio cushion covers?

Do you sell replacement patio cushion covers without foam?

Can you make replacement cushions for Hampton Bay, Costco, or other store-bought patio sets?

Which foam is best for outdoor patio cushions?

How do I measure my patio cushions for replacements?

Can you replace patio swing, glider, and sectional cushions?

Should I order Dacron (polyester) batting with my patio cushions?

How long does it take to get replacement patio cushions?