Details at a Glance
- Overall Dimensions: 22 in. W x 22 in. D x 6 in. H
- Material: 100% Polyester (UV-resistant)
- Color: Charcoal (Black)
- Weight: 4.0 lbs
- Features: Fade resistant, water resistant, hidden zipper, removable cover and insert
- Craftsmanship: Hand cut and sewn to order in California
- Country of Origin: USA (handcrafted in California)
- Care: Removable cover for easy cleaning
Outdoor pillows exposed to relentless sun, rain, and humidity lose color and shape in a single season, leaving your patio furniture looking worn before summer ends. The Outdoor Kraken Pillow in Charcoal is handcrafted in California with UV-resistant poly fabric, a water-resistant build, and a removable cover engineered to outlast the weather while delivering comfort on lounge chairs, sectionals, and porch swings. This outdoor throw pillow is available at Uptown Sebastian with free shipping.
How Is This Pillow Actually Built?
It's built to stay outside. Each pillow is hand-cut and sewn to order in California from 100% polyester fabric treated to resist UV degradation and repel water. The hidden zipper closure keeps the profile clean while allowing you to remove the cover for cleaning, and the insert holds its loft through repeated exposure to sun and moisture without collapsing or mildewing.
What Does Water-Resistant Construction Really Mean?
Water-resistant means the fabric repels rain and humidity rather than absorbing them, preventing mold, mildew, and the heavy, soggy feel that ruins standard pillows left outdoors. This pillow can handle intermittent showers and morning dew without damage, though you'll extend its life by storing it during heavy storms or extended wet periods. The quick-drying poly fill and cover system mean it's ready to use again within hours of getting damp.
How Soon Will It Arrive?
This pillow ships in 48-72 hours and arrives ready to use with free curbside delivery to the continental United States. Because it's handcrafted to order in California, each piece is cut and sewn fresh rather than pulled from warehouse stock, ensuring you receive a pillow built to current quality standards.
Where Does a Charcoal Outdoor Pillow Fit on Your Patio?
The 22-inch square works on deep-seat sectionals, teak benches, and outdoor lounge chairs where you need lumbar support or a pop of contrast against lighter cushions. Pair it with brighter accent colors from the outdoor pillows collection to layer visual interest across custom outdoor seating, or keep a set of charcoal pillows on hand to anchor neutral arrangements on outdoor chaise lounges. The fade-resistant weave holds its depth of color through seasons of full sun, so your seating area stays sharp-looking without constant replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this pillow fade if I leave it in direct sunlight all summer?
- The UV-resistant polyester is engineered to resist fading through extended sun exposure, though all outdoor textiles experience gradual color softening over years of continuous use. This pillow maintains its charcoal tone far longer than standard fabrics.
- Can I remove the cover to wash it?
- Yes, both the cover and insert are removable through the hidden zipper. Hand wash or spot clean the cover with mild soap and water, then air dry it completely before putting it back on.
- Is this pillow genuinely water-resistant, or will rain ruin it?
- The fabric repels light to moderate rain without absorbing moisture, preventing the mold and mildew that destroy standard pillows. Store it during heavy downpours to maximize its lifespan.
- Does it arrive stuffed and ready to use, or do I supply the insert?
- The pillow ships complete--cover and insert together--filled and ready to place on your furniture as soon as it arrives.
- Where is this outdoor pillow made?
- Each pillow is hand-cut and sewn to order in California, ensuring domestic craftsmanship and build quality you can trace.
- What makes this pillow better than buying cheaper options every year?
- High-quality outdoor pillows with UV-resistant, water-resistant construction maintain structure and color across multiple seasons, so you're not replacing them annually. Over three or four years, one well-built pillow costs less than repeated cheap replacements. Learn more in our guide to outdoor living spaces.