This 18x18 inch cushion pad has a removable 100% cotton zip cover — take it off, machine wash it, put it back. The bounce-back hollowfibre inner stays in shape while the outer launders separately. No shrinkage distorting the pad, no trying to refit a wet inner into a damp cover. 18x18 inches (46x46cm). Made in Bolton. Tiered pricing. Free UK delivery over £49.95 ex VAT.
18x18" Cushion Pad with Cotton Zip Cover — Machine-Washable, Bounce-Back Fill
A machine-washable cushion pad should be simple: remove the outer, wash it, dry it, replace it. The reason most buyers are disappointed with washable pads isn't the concept — it's that the cotton outer shrinks or the inner goes lumpy after washing and never quite recovers. This pad separates the problem. The cotton outer is a fully removable zip cover. The bounce-back hollowfibre inner air dries separately and returns to its original shape. The outer goes in the machine at the correct temperature for cotton and comes out the same size it went in.
At 18 inches square (approximately 46x46cm), this is the standard scatter cushion size. The bounce-back hollowfibre fill recovers its shape after both compression and washing — the fill quality is what prevents the lumpy, compressed result that lower-grade fills produce after a few wash cycles.
This is the right option for care homes where cushion inserts need regular cleaning to hygiene standards, for family homes with children or pets where sofa scatter cushions get dirty regularly, for holiday let operators with high changeover frequency who want a genuinely washable option, and for anyone who simply wants a cushion pad they can maintain properly. See How to Wash Cushion Pads Without Ruining Them for maintenance guidance.
For the non-washable version at this size, see the 18x18" standard hollowfibre pad.
Key Features
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Removable 100% cotton zip cover — machine washable separately
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Bounce-back hollowfibre fill — recovers shape after washing and compression
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18x18 inch standard scatter size — most widely used cover size in the UK
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Zip feature allows additional filling if desired over time
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Made in-house in Bolton — consistent spec on reorders
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Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £49.95 ex VAT
Specifications
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Attribute |
Detail |
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Size |
18x18 inches / 46x46cm |
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Shape |
Square |
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Fill |
Bounce-back hollowfibre |
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Outer cover |
100% cotton, removable zip cover |
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Colour |
White |
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Machine washable |
Yes — outer cover only; inner air dry |
Ideal For
Care homes and healthcare settings needing hygienic, regularly-washable cushion inserts; holiday let operators with high changeover frequency; families with children or pets; anyone who needs to maintain cushions to a cleaning standard above spot clean.
Care Instructions
Cotton outer cover: Remove via zip. Machine wash according to care label — typically 40°C cotton wash. Tumble dry low or line dry.
Hollowfibre inner pad: Air dry only. Do not machine wash the inner pad. Lay flat to dry. Once dry, redistribute fill gently by hand if needed before replacing the cotton cover.
Why Buy
Most machine-washable pads solve one problem and create another — the outer washes fine but the inner compresses and doesn't recover, or the outer shrinks and no longer fits. The zip-cover construction here separates the two components so each is cared for correctly. The cotton outer washes and dries without affecting the inner. The bounce-back fill recovers its shape. Both parts do what they're supposed to do.
FAQs
Can the inner pad be washed as well?
The inner pad should air dry only — not machine washed. Spot clean the inner if necessary and air dry flat.
Will the cotton outer shrink in the wash?
Pre-washed cotton covers should not shrink significantly at 40°C. Check the care label for the correct wash temperature. Line drying or tumble drying low is recommended.
Can I add extra fill through the zip?
Yes — the zip provides access to the inner pad if you want to add additional hollowfibre fill to increase the pad's weight and loft over time.
Is this suitable for care homes from a hygiene perspective?
The removable cotton outer means the cover can be laundered to standard care home washing protocols. For fire resistance requirements, check the cotton cover specification against your FR assessment — contact us on 01204 653023 for guidance.
What's the difference between this and the standard 18x18" Corovin pad?
The standard pad has a Corovin non-woven outer — durable, breathable, not machine washable. This version has a 100% cotton zip outer that washes separately. If machine washability is not a requirement, the standard 18x18" pad is the more durable long-term option.
Related Sizes
16x16" Cotton Zip-Cover Pad | 20x20" Cotton Zip-Cover Pad | Standard (non-washable): 18x18" Hollowfibre Pad
