What is the difference between sackit bean bag chairs?
sackit bean bag chairs look similar in shape, but they differ in fabric, filling and where they can be placed. Some handle rain and sun on the terrace, while others are made for the living room. Here you'll find the differences in one table, so you can choose the bean bag chair that suits your home.
Short answer: The biggest difference between sackit bean bag chairs is the fabric and the filling. Cobana has an olefin cover and can stay outdoors, while Canvas is the indoor version in canvas fabric. Both are filled with EPS beads. sackit Chair is built with cold foam, which gives a firmer and more stable seat, and comes in an indoor and an outdoor version.
What is the difference between sackit bean bag chairs?
The bean bag chairs differ in cover, filling and whether they can stay outdoors. The table shows the main differences.
| Model | Cover | Filling | Size (L × W × H) | Seat height | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobana Lounge Chair | 100% olefin | EPS beads | 96 × 80 × 70 cm | 40 cm | Yes, water-repellent |
| Cobana Junior Lounge Chair | 100% olefin | EPS beads | 82 × 65 × 65 cm | 35 cm | Yes, water-repellent |
| Canvas Lounge Chair | Canvas: 95% polyester, 5% cotton | EPS beads | 96 × 80 × 70 cm | 40 cm | No |
| sackit Chair Indoor | Indoor textile | Cold foam | 95 × 80 × 70 cm | 40 cm | No |
| sackit Chair Outdoor | Outdoor textile | Cold foam in a water-repellent polyester bag | 95 × 80 × 70 cm | 40 cm | Yes |
To see all models and colours side by side, use the bean bag chair comparison.
EPS beads or cold foam: what does the filling mean?
The filling determines how the bean bag chair feels and how much care it needs. sackit uses two types of filling.
- EPS beads (Cobana, Cobana Junior and Canvas): The beads mould to your body. A new bean bag chair contains approx. 300 litres of chemical-free beads.
- Cold foam (sackit Chair Indoor and Outdoor): The cold foam gives a stable, supportive seat without sinking in, and the chair keeps its shape in everyday use.
The beads in a bean bag chair compress over time, so the chair becomes softer. If it feels too flat, you can top it up with Refill, which comes in 100 or 350 litres.
Tip: A new Cobana can feel firm the first few times. It's well filled at the factory so it keeps its shape for longer, and the beads settle after a short while.
Which bean bag chair can stay outdoors?
Cobana Lounge Chair, Cobana Junior Lounge Chair and sackit Chair Outdoor can stay outdoors. The Cobana chairs have an olefin cover that is water-repellent and has a lightfastness of 7–8 on a scale up to 8, so the colour doesn't fade in the sun. Cobana works just as well indoors.
Canvas and sackit Chair Indoor are made for indoor use. If you want a bean bag chair for the terrace, choose Cobana instead.
Bean bag chairs for outdoors
- Cobana Lounge Chair – water-repellent olefin and EPS beads
- sackit Chair Outdoor – cold foam and outdoor textile
- Winter Cover for Cobana Lounge Chair
- All outdoor bean bag chairs
Olefin or canvas: which cover should you choose?
Choose the cover based on where the chair will stand and how you want to care for it.
| Cover | Advantages | Care |
|---|---|---|
| Olefin (Cobana) | Water-repellent, lightfastness 7–8, durability 20,000 Martindale | Remove stains with Textile Cleaner |
| Canvas (Canvas) | Hard-wearing blend of polyester and cotton, 20,000 Martindale | Remove stains with Textile Cleaner |
Read more about the fabric under What is olefin?
Is there a bean bag chair for children?
Yes, Cobana Junior Lounge Chair is a smaller version of Cobana. It measures 82 × 65 × 65 cm, has a seat height of 35 cm and the same olefin cover, so it can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Bean bag chairs for the living room and children's room
- Canvas Lounge Chair – the indoor version in canvas
- sackit Chair Indoor – cold foam and a rounded shape
- Cobana Junior Lounge Chair – for children, indoors and outdoors
- See indoor bean bag chairs and bean bag chairs for children
Which bean bag chair suits you?
- It needs to stay outdoors: Choose Cobana Lounge Chair or sackit Chair Outdoor.
- You want the classic bean bag chair for the living room: Choose Canvas Lounge Chair.
- You want to sit firmly and stably without sinking in: Choose sackit Chair Indoor or Outdoor with cold foam.
- For the children's room: Choose Cobana Junior Lounge Chair.
All the chairs can be paired with a matching pouf. For outdoor inspiration, see the lookbook How to style a sackit bean bag outdoors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Cobana and Canvas?
Cobana has an olefin cover and can stay outdoors. Canvas is the indoor version with a cover of polyester and cotton. The size and filling are the same.
How much filling is in a bean bag chair?
A newly filled bean bag chair with EPS beads contains approx. 300 litres of beads.
Does the bean bag chair get softer over time?
Yes, the beads compress over time, so the chair becomes softer. You can top it up again with Refill.
Can a bean bag chair rot?
No, Cobana can't rot. Olefin doesn't absorb moisture, so organisms can't settle in it.
What does lightfastness 7–8 mean?
Lightfastness is measured on a scale from 1 to 8, where 8 is the highest grade. 7–8 means the colour holds up in sunlight.
Read also
- Bean bag chair comparison
- What is olefin?
- How to style a sackit bean bag outdoors
- Browse the range: bean bag chairs and poufs
