Patio Cushions: Thickness, Covers and What Is Published
Twelve of the thirteen seating products publish a seat cushion thickness, from 4 in to 6 in; two also give a back cushion figure. Olefin covers are named on seven, and two state a 2,000 hour UV test, per the manufacturer.
Every cushion, as published
Reading the numbers
Thickness is the only cushion figure most listings give. The 4 in cushions are on the wicker sectionals and the swivel sets; the aluminum sets list 5 in or 5.5 in; the recliners 6 in. The 9 piece rope wicker sectional adds an 8 in back cushion, the deepest stated. The 5 piece aluminum set with a fire pit gives 5 in for the back but no seat figure.
Covers
Where a fabric is named, it is olefin. The 2,000 hour figure is a UV exposure test the manufacturer states for two aluminum sets' fabric; it is a test figure, not a promise about any particular climate.
What isn't published
Foam density, whether covers are removable or washable, and replacement cushions. Check the current listing or ask the seller.
Questions
Which set has the thickest seat cushion?
The swivel recliner pair, at 6 in. Among sets, the 4 piece aluminum set at 5.5 in.
Do the cushions stay in place?
Several listings mention straps: the back cushions on the wicker sectionals, the seat cushions on the 4 piece aluminum set.