Hanging Egg Chair Waterproof Cover

Will this cover actually fit my egg chair, or bunch up like the last one?

Yes, if you have a Dream Chair hanging egg chair. We source this one straight from the chair's manufacturer, so it's cut to the teardrop profile rather than a one-size-fits-most rectangle. The top sits close to the canopy, the middle follows the wider belly of the chair, and there's no slack fabric pooling at the base.

Hanging egg chairs have an awkward shape for covers: a tall, narrow top tapering into a wider middle. Universal covers aren't cut to that profile because they're cut for everything, so they bunch up at the top, sag in the middle, and collect rainwater in the folds. Once water pools, it stretches the fabric until the cover gives way. In our experience, that's what's behind almost every cover replacement, not the waterproofing claim on the label.

Will it stay put in a gale, or end up halfway across the garden?

The close fit gives the wind less material to grab, so a gust slides over the cover rather than catching underneath. A loose, oversized cover catches a gust like a sail, works itself free, then rubs against the frame as it shifts and tears at the contact points. A fitted cover sits flush against the chair shape, leaving nothing loose for the wind to take hold of.

What we find is that fit matters more than fabric weight when it comes to how long a cover lasts through a windy winter. The cover that survives is the one that doesn't move around, because most cover wear is the fabric rubbing against the frame, not the weather itself.

Can I leave it on all winter and uncover a clean chair in spring?

Yes, that's exactly what it's for. Drop it on once the wet weather sets in and only lift it for the warm Saturdays in spring. The chair stays dry underneath, so come April you uncover it ready to sit on, not spending the first sunny morning scrubbing mould off the frame.

One thing we always advise: store the cushions separately. Even a waterproof outer layer can trap damp air against them through prolonged wet weather, and cushions soak up that moisture first. All you need to do is keep them in a deck box or take them inside while the cover is on. We don't make waterproof cushions for exactly this reason, the coatings that keep water out also trap damp and crack after a couple of summers in UV. Cushion care is the one step the cover doesn't do for you.

How does this compare to a GBP 20 cover on Amazon?

Cheaper covers in the GBP 15-25 band are cut as universal-fit rectangles in thin polyester, so they sit baggy on a teardrop-shaped chair, flap loose in gusts, and fade or split in UV within a season or two. You'd be replacing the cover every autumn and dealing with a chair that picked up damp under a poor-fitting cover in the meantime.

A cover sized to the chair doesn't move around and lasts longer. Over twenty-five years of selling garden furniture from our Leicestershire showroom, we've watched customers cycle through two or three cheap covers before settling on the right one. The total spend on the replacements ends up higher than buying the right cover once. We sell this one direct from the showroom, with delivery included, as the cover we'd actually choose for a Dream Chair.

Why is this cover £60 when I can buy one for £20 online?

Because it's sourced for the Dream Chair hanging egg chair, not a generic "universal" cover. In our experience, lower-cost covers tend to fit loosely, flap in wind, and fail after a season or two. At £60 with delivery included, it's a straightforward way to protect a chair that cost you a lot more than the cover itself.

Will this cover fit my egg chair if it isn't from the Dream Chai

It's designed for the Dream Chair hanging egg chair, so that's the fit we can stand behind. If your chair is a similar teardrop style and roughly the same size, it may still work - but we won't guess. This cover is chosen for a specific shape and range, not stretched to fit everything.

Can I leave the chair outside all year with this cover on?

The cover is waterproof and made for year-round use, so leaving it on through every season is exactly what it's for. What we advise is storing any cushions separately when you're not using the chair - damp air can get trapped under covers over long wet spells. Put them in a storage box or bring them indoors and they'll last years.

Do I need any assembly or tools?

None at all - no tools, no assembly. Fit it over the chair when the weather turns, take it off when you want to sit down. The whole thing takes less than a minute either way.

Can I leave the cushions inside the chair under the cover?

We'd strongly recommend against it. Even a waterproof outer cover can trap damp air underneath, and cushions are the first thing to pick up that lingering moisture over winter. Store them indoors or in a dry storage box when not in use - that's what keeps them in good shape for years (we avoid stiff plastic-coated cushions for a reason).

What exactly is included with the Hanging Egg Chair Waterproof C

One waterproof cover, sourced for the Dream Chair hanging egg chair. Delivery included to UK addresses. That's it - no chair and no cushions. If you're not sure whether this fits your chair, give our helpful and knowledgeable team a call on 01455 274748.

Do you have a showroom where I can see this cover?

Our showroom at Sapcote Garden Centre in Leicestershire has the Dream Chair range on display, so you can see the cover and the chair together. We're open 7 days a week - our helpful and knowledgeable staff can talk you through what fits what.

Delivery is included in the price, 3-7 working days to mainland UK. Your furniture is delivered on pallets via our courier, and we'll email you a timed delivery window so you're not waiting around all day.

Worth knowing: our courier delivers to the kerbside or driveway, they won't take items around the back of the house, and the pallet and boxes are left with you. If you'd prefer a white-glove delivery with set-up and rubbish taken away, get in touch and we can usually help.

We dispatch from our Leicestershire garden centre. "In stock" means we have it here, ready to send, not drop-shipped from a third-party warehouse.

Returns: if you're not happy, let us know within 7 days and you can return it within 30 days for a refund (minus return delivery costs). The furniture must be in its original condition and packaging, and we'll arrange the collection with you.