Cushion Slings

Cushion Slings are defined as a  fabric stretched over a furniture frame for the purpose of supporting a cushion or pad. The fabric is usually a mesh outdoor fabric to allow any water to drain quickly rather than trapping it underneath the cushion.

Your Furniture Brand

Please do not expect us to know what slings are used in any brand of furniture. There are just too many models and styles of furniture for us to keep track of. Besides, the brand name is really irrelevant, since the principles of slinging patio furniture are pretty much the same for all brands.

Cushion Sling Prices

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Cushion Sling Types

There are many shapes and sizes of cushion slings, and various methods used to attach them to the furniture frames. The most common attachment method is a series of loops sewn into the edges of the sling, that are slid over the chair frame. They must fit tight, so proper measurement is essential. Even a 1/4" error could potentially cause a problem.    [Hints for Installation]

With that in mind, we have provided you with diagrams of the most common ones so you can identify them for ordering.

If your style of sling is not shown here, just call us. 

Ottoman or simple chair sling.

 Typical chair sling.

Typical Chaise lounge sling.

 Typical recliner sling.

Please note that finished slings can vary in size as much 1/4"
This is considered within normal tolerances.

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Hints for Installing Cushion Slings

Cushion slings are easiest to work with when they are warm, as the fabric is more pliable. We suggest laying the slings out in the sun for a while, or placing them in a WARM [not hot] clothes dryer for a few minutes. Use caution if using the clothes dryer method, as sling fabrics can melt!

While the slings are warming, get some warm soapy water and clean your frames well. Clean frames have less friction.

Dry the frames with a clean towel. You can then smear some petroleum jelly on the frames VERY SPARINGLY, so the slings can slide easily on the frames. An alternative to petroleum jelly is talcum powder. Make sure your hands are free of the lubricant before attempting to install the slings.

You should now be able to pull the slings over the frames quite easily, even though they are tight. Wearing a pair of rubber gloves such as Playtex will help you to get a better grip on the slings.

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