The Stretch Velvet Tub Chair Cover

What it is and how it feels

This is a stretch cover made for tub chairs. The fabric is knit polyester velvet at about 180 gsm, so it has a soft hand and a slight sheen that catches light without looking shiny. It pulls over the back, arms and seat as a single-piece cover, and the anti-slip backing helps it stay in place through daily use.

Velvet has a dense, cozy surface, which is why this cover suits fall and winter rooms. It adds warmth to a reading corner, a bedroom chair or a small accent chair near a window. The knit construction is what lets the cover follow the curves of a tub chair instead of hanging loose.

One cover fits one tub chair. It is not waterproof, so treat it as a soft furnishing cover rather than a spill barrier.

Sizes and fit

This cover is made for tub chairs, not wingback chairs or standard armchairs. Check your chair against the ranges below before you order.

A tub chair has a rounded back that curves forward into the arms. That shape is what this cover is cut for. If your chair has a high straight back, wide square arms or a visible wooden frame, the fit will not be right.

Measure the widest point of your chair, the full height from floor to top of back, and the seat width between the arms. If your numbers sit inside the ranges, the stretch knit has enough give to settle in.

Colors

There are 14 colors to pick from:

• White
• Burgundy
• Light grey
• Dark green
• Peacock blue
• Navy
• Black
• Orange
• Taupe
• Dark grey
• Pink
• Dark brown
• Light brown
• Sky blue

Neutrals like taupe, dark grey and light grey blend into most living rooms. Burgundy, dark green and navy bring a deeper tone for fall and winter. Peacock blue, orange and pink work as a single accent in a quiet room. If you want the velvet sheen to show, darker colors read richer. Lighter colors keep the chair looking open and bright.

How to put it on

1. Start with the chair empty and the cover inside out if you find that easier to guide.
2. Pull the cover over the back of the chair first, then work it down over the arms.
3. Ease the fabric into the seat and press it flat with your hands.
4. Tuck any extra fabric into the gap between the seat and the arms.
5. Smooth the cover from top to bottom so the nap lies in one direction.

The anti-slip backing does most of the holding, but a neat tuck at the seat makes the biggest difference to how fitted it looks. Velvet can show hand marks, so a final pass with your palm in one direction gives an even finish.

If you have pets, keep claws trimmed and check the seat area now and then. The knit stretches, but sharp points can still pull a thread.

Care

Machine wash at 30°C (86°F) on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry low. Wash it on its own or with similar soft items, and skip fabric softener if you want to keep the velvet surface as it came.

For small marks between washes, spot clean with a damp cloth and let the cover air dry. Velvet picks up lint, so a quick brush with your hand or a soft lint roller keeps it looking tidy.

Buying a second cover in another color is an easy way to change the chair with the season. One box contains one chair cover.