Simons Maison
Santorini Striped Pouf Indoor And Outdoor
CA$199.00CAD
In Stock
This striped pouf for indoor and outdoor use features a durable, water-repellent olefin cover that retains color up to 800 hours and a polystyrene bead fill. It has a rectangular shape with a zipper closure, measures 26 x 22 x 14 inches, and is made in Canada. Suitable for patios, balconies, poolside areas, and interiors, it serves as a footrest or extra seating.
- Material
- olefin cover with polystyrene bead fill
- Category
- Furniture > Ottomans
Color
Patterned GreyPatterned EcruPatterned Yellow
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A striped pouf made of durable, water-repellent olefin fabric, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Durable olefin cover; Polystyrene bead fill; Colour retention up to 800 hours; Water-repellent; Made in Canada.
- Material
- olefin cover with polystyrene bead fill
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 26x22x14 in
- Category
- Furniture > Ottomans
Additional Attributes
- striped
- water-repellent
- colour retention up to 800 hours
- polystyrene bead fill
- made in Canada
- indoor and outdoor use
- durable olefin cover
Product Insights
This Canadian-made pouf from a family-owned company combines a solution-dyed olefin cover that repels water and resists fading for 800 sunlight hours with a lightweight, moisture-proof EPS bead fill that molds to the body and can be topped up to restore shape. Its large 26x22 top offers adult seating with 60% more area than standard square poufs, while remaining portable. The spill-resistant, chlorine- and bleach-tolerant fabric has a soft cotton-like feel but requires re-waterproofing every 6–12 months, and fading is gradual and even. Profits stay in Canada reinforcing local economic support.
Verified claims
- Material
- 100% solution-dyed olefin cover repels water and stays colorfast 800 sunlight hours; 100% EPS fill is moisture-proof and adaptive.
- Origin
- Made in Canada by a family-owned company with a perfect capital score (40/40) ensuring 100% domestic ownership.
- Moisture resistance
- Polystyrene beads repel moisture, preventing waterlogging and mildew outdoors.
- Portability
- Polystyrene bead fill keeps the pouf lightweight and portable.
- Comfort
- Bead fill molds to body contours for a supportive, enveloping seat.
- Fill refreshability
- Fill can be topped up with EPS beads to restore shape after compression.
- Colorfastness
- Solution-dyed olefin retains colour for 800 hours of sunlight.
- Stain & chemical resistance
- Spill-, mold-, and chlorine-resistant; tolerates dilute bleach.
- Care
- Abrasion-resistant and pills little; cool wash; re-waterproof every 6–12 months.
- Hand feel
- Soft, cotton-like feel despite outdoor toughness.
- Cleaning
- Spills wipe away easily; diluted bleach is safe for tough stains.
- Fill maintenance
- Polystyrene fill can be topped up to restore plumpness.
- Seating
- 26x22 top: adult seat, 60% more area than 18 square poufs.
- Mobility
- Polystyrene bead fill keeps it lightweight: easy to move between rooms.
- Outdoor
- Olefin and bead fill resist water, chlorine, and fading for outdoor use.
- Fade resistance
- Fading is gradual and even because pigment is locked through the entire olefin fibre.
- Capital retention
- 100% of profits stay Canadian, reinforcing local economic support.
- Made in Canada
- Family-owned since the 1800s, designed and made in Canada.
Product record
- Title
- Santorini Striped Pouf Indoor And Outdoor
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 199 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
How it stacks up against similar poufs
- The Santorini's 26-inch width and 22-inch depth give it a seating area roughly 60% larger than the 18-inch square pouf format common in the market, so it functions as a casual seat for an adult rather than just a footrest — a size advantage that adds day-to-day utility without taking up much more floor space.
- Produced in Canada rather than the more common overseas sourcing for poufs, this piece offers a level of production transparency and reduced shipping carbon footprint that buyers increasingly seek in home furnishings.
- The Santorini's olefin cover is water-repellent and carries an 800-hour colour-retention rating, whereas many poufs at this price use absorbent, UV-vulnerable 100% cotton upholstery — a difference that makes this pouf genuinely suitable for patios and poolside instead of being limited to indoor use like the HomeRoots 18-inch cotton striped pouf.
- Because polystyrene beads are non-absorbent and resistant to clumping, this pouf can withstand occasional rain or damp ground without the fill becoming waterlogged or harboring mildew, a practical advantage over foam-filled ottomans that are typically indoor-only.
Cleaning and caring for an olefin pouf
- Olefin can melt at high temperatures, so this pouf must be cleaned only with lukewarm water and air-dried; ironing, hot water, or machine drying risks deforming the fabric and removing the protective chemical finish that gives it outdoor performance.
- Olefin naturally pills with friction, but a lint roller, fabric shaver, or wide adhesive tape lifts the pills cleanly without scuffing the surface; stiff brushes should be avoided because they roughen the yarns and accelerate pilling.
- The factory-applied water repellency gradually wears off, but reapplying a fabric-safe waterproofing spray every 6 to 12 months renews the pouf’s resistance to rain and spills, helping to protect the polystyrene bead fill from moisture.
- Because the fibers are solution-dyed, a diluted bleach solution—50 ml bleach plus 15 ml mild dish detergent in 1 liter of lukewarm water—is safe on this pouf, allowing removal of stubborn organic stains like wine or mud that would permanently mark most other upholstery.
Polystyrene bead fill comfort and longevity
- Like all bead-filled seating, the polystyrene beads will gradually compress and lose some loft with daily use, but the pouf can be easily rejuvenated by topping up with an EPS bead refill — a low-cost maintenance ritual that restores the original plumpness and avoids the need to replace the entire pouf.
- EPS bead fill gives the pouf an extremely low weight compared to its 26" × 22" footprint, so it is effortless to shift between the patio, balcony, and living room — a practical necessity for a multifunctional piece that may be moved frequently for seating or stowed when not in use.
- The expanded polystyrene beads are inherently water-repellent and do not support mold growth, so even in damp outdoor conditions or after a splash by the pool, the fill itself stays dry and hygienic — a critical complement to the water-repellent olefin cover.
- The beads shift and mold to the body's contours, creating a personalized, enveloping sit that distributes weight evenly — unlike a rigid foam ottoman, this pouf cradles the user with a soft, yielding feel, making it equally satisfying as a footrest with pillow-like give or as occasional seating that adapts to each sitter.
Canadian manufacturing and what it means
- The Our Dime audit assigns Simons Maison a perfect 40 out of 40 on the Capital vector, verifying that 100% of the company's ownership and profits are Canadian — a quantitative guarantee that this pouf's revenue doesn't leak to foreign shareholders.
- Product design and management decisions for Simons Maison happen at the Quebec City headquarters, so the creative direction and quality oversight for this pouf are entirely domestic, ensuring that local expertise shapes the final product.
- Simons Maison is part of La Maison Simons, a family-owned Canadian company whose roots trace back to Quebec City in the 19th century; the brand's profits stay in the country, making this pouf an economic choice that supports domestic enterprise.
Olefin fabric feel and outdoor durability
- Despite its rugged outdoor performance, olefin is engineered with a textured, soft hand-feel that closely resembles natural cotton or linen, making the pouf comfortable for bare feet or casual seating without the stiff, plastic-like feel of some synthetic outdoor fabrics.
- Because olefin fibers are non-porous and do not absorb moisture, water beads on the surface and evaporates quickly, depriving mold and mildew of the damp surface they need to grow — even in humid or poolside settings, the pouf stays dry and fresh.
- Olefin is lighter than many other outdoor synthetics, making the pouf easy to carry from patio to living room or rearrange for impromptu gatherings — and it doesn't transmit static charge, so there's no shock when you get up.
- Olefin's tight weave and inherent fiber strength give it excellent abrasion resistance, so the striped cover resists pilling and thinning even with constant rubbing from shoes or shifting bodies — a big advantage over cotton and some polyester outdoor cushions that develop fuzzy pills after a season.
- The Santorini pouf's color retention stems from olefin's solution-dyeing process, where pigments are integrated into the liquid polymer before the fiber is spun — locking color throughout the entire cross-section rather than just coating the surface; this is why the fabric holds its hue for 800 hours under sunlight and resists fading longer than surface-dyed alternatives.
- The non-porous nature of olefin keeps spilled sunscreen, coffee, or cocktail from soaking into the fibers — liquids pool on the surface and can be wiped away with mild soap and water, so the striped pattern stays crisp after summers of use.
- Unlike many fabrics that degrade or discolor when exposed to pool chemicals, olefin is inherently resistant to chlorine damage, so the pouf can sit right next to the pool without the fabric breaking down or losing color after splash contact.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A rectangular striped fabric pouf with wide vertical alternating light and dark stripes; visible two units in a lifestyle setting, foreground ottoman view and a second larger lounger-style pouf partially visible top-right.
- Overall shapeRectangular, low-profile pouf with softened corners and a flat top surface; appears as a box-like cushion rather than a round pouf.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high) - Stripe patternWide vertical alternating stripes of a dark gray and a bright white running along the top and sides; stripes align across panels and continue over edges.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Fabric finishMatte woven fabric with a smooth surface and soft folds where panels meet; light creates subtle shading on stripes.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.44 (medium) - Panel seamsVisible stitched seams at the pouf corners and along side panels where top meets sides; corners show slight puckering at seams.
2 regions
x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Second pouf visibleA second, larger pouf or lounger with the same stripe pattern is visible in the upper right, partially cropped and topped with a wicker tray and small objects.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high) - Surface items on second poufA rectangular wicker tray holding a green glass, a small notebook, and a pear sits on the top surface of the second pouf.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene on a wooden deck with a textured planter at the top left; warm directional sunlight casts shadows and highlights across the poufs and decking.
- Decking backgroundHorizontal wooden deck planks with visible grain and knots form the floor surface under the poufs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 1.00 · h 0.66 (high) - PlanterA large textured cylindrical planter with vertical fluted panels is positioned against the upper left wall and casts a shadow on the deck.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowsStrong warm sunlight from upper left produces clear cast shadows of the planter and tray, and creates bright highlights on the white stripes.
- Shot compositionHigh-angle lifestyle shot framing two poufs on a deck with the foreground pouf centered and the second pouf cropped at the top right; slight perspective foreshortening visible.
Colors
bright white· white stripes#F4F1EDmedium gray· gray stripes#A2938D- Overall shapeRectangular, low-profile pouf with softened corners and a flat top surface; appears as a box-like cushion rather than a round pouf.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a fabric pouf cover showing wide horizontal stripes, a centered zipper with stitched seam, and corner seam construction.
- Striped fabric patternContinuous wide horizontal stripes alternating between a medium-dark gray and an off-white color running across the visible surface.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Zipper closureExposed white zipper running roughly along the image diagonal with a visible metal slider and pull tab; zipper tape is white and stitched into the seam.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.50 (high) - Stitching detailParallel topstitching lines in white thread visible along the zipper seam and along the corner seam, forming neat straight stitch rows.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.20 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (high) - Corner seam and panel joinA boxed corner seam is visible at the upper left of the image where two fabric panels meet and are sewn to form the pouf edge.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureTightly woven canvas-like fabric with a smooth matte finish and slight visible weave when viewed closely.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Image is a close-up product shot with a wooden slatted surface visible in the background; soft directional lighting from top-left casts mild shadows.
- Background surfaceWooden slatted surface visible along the left and bottom edges, showing warm wood tones and grain.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.35 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.25 (medium) - Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the zipper area and adjacent stripes; product fills most of the frame and extends beyond image edges.
- Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with a subtle shadow along the lower-right edge of the zipper, suggesting light from the top-left.Partial
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.60 · w 0.30 · h 0.35 (medium)
Colors
medium gray· dark stripe#766B69off-white· light stripe#D6CBC9bright white· zipper tape and pull- Striped fabric patternContinuous wide horizontal stripes alternating between a medium-dark gray and an off-white color running across the visible surface.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Can this pouf comfortably support an adult sitting on it, or is it intended mainly as a footrest?
- Yes, this pouf is designed to support an adult for casual seating. The product description highlights it as a versatile piece that works as a footrest or extra seating, with a supportive fill that holds its shape.
- How does the olefin fabric hold up in direct sunlight beyond the stated 800-hour color retention? Will it fade or degrade in prolonged UV exposure?
- The fabric is rated for 800 hours of color retention in sunlight. Beyond that, prolonged UV exposure may cause gradual fading or degradation, but the specific performance is not documented. Olefin is inherently UV-resistant, but for best longevity we recommend limiting direct sun exposure.