New range of British-made, weather-resistant outdoor seat pads and tablecloths

British company, LilyMatthews, has launched its first range of outdoor soft furnishings for summer 2011. In cool grey and white or classic nautical navy, the timeless design and classic shades will give year after year of style and comfort. Water resistant, sun protected, mould- and rot-proof without a hint of plastic, these soft cotton-feel cushions, made in the UK from a world leading performance fabric, are the chic solution for outdoor living.

All LilyMatthews covers and cloths have UV resistant fibres to protect against the bleaching effect of the sun and will look good all summer and for many summers to come; ideal for outside dining, glass rooms and conservatories.

Talking about the new range, founder and owner of LilyMatthews, Jane Cowdry says: "I was tired of having to refresh the previous year's tired and faded seat pads every summer and frustrated by not being able to use a tablecloth and parasol at the same time. In trying to come up with a solution, I looked to the international marine market and took inspiration from luxury yacht dining."

The white edged tablecloths are available with or without a hole for an umbrella. Cloths come in two stock sizes, small and medium, with a large size available to order. And, to enable use with a parasol, a discreet opening allows the cloth to be slipped onto the table without having to remove or lift the umbrella.

All seat pads have a smart piped box cover with a discreet, non-rust zip and co-ordinating ties and have been carefully sized to fit most formal and informal dining chairs both inside and out. The outer covers and cloths are water resistant with a special flow through finish to allow water to drain and the cover fabric to dry quickly. After a heavy downpour any surface water can simply be wiped away with a towel. Each cover is stuffed with a plump polyester inner pad that can be quickly tumble dried if wet.

If accidental spills occur, the stain resistant finish will protect the fabric and liquids can simply be dabbed away. Any marks that develop over the years can usually be wiped away with a mild soap and, for anything more stubborn, most household cleaners - even bleach - will do the job without harming the appearance of the fabric.

Plain or striped, these gorgeous pads and smart cloths will bring a touch of the Riviera to any home and garden.

The range is available to order now at www.lilymatthews.co.uk