Beans

ONLINE PRICES FOR BEANBAGS DO NOT INCLUDE BEANS

Prefilled Beanbags

Prefilled beanbags are available from Cosh Living in all of the major centres.

Filling Your Own Beanbag

All of our beanbags come with filling instructions., but, this is what you need to know:

COAST beanbags are designed to be filled with polystyrene beans (also known as ‘EPS’ beans or beads).

How Much Fill?

Beanbag	Litres	Cubic Feet	Kilos
Ottoman	180	6.50	0.90
Marine Bean Atoll	360	12.80	1.80
Marine Bean Chair	360	12.80	1.80
Marine Bean XL	380	13.50	1.90
Marine Bean XXL	750	26.50	3.75
Isla Ottoman	360	12.80	1.80
Isla Chair	550	19.50	2.75
Isla Lounger	800	28.25	4.00

Warning

Small, lightweight beads present a severe danger to children if swallowed or inhaled.

Safety Zip - You Need a Paperclip!

For your safety, the liner of your beanbag is fitted with a locking zip. This is a legal requirement.
To open and close the liner, slide an un-bent paperclip through the top of the zip slider and use it to pull the slider up or down the zip.

Beanbag Filling Technique - You Need a Buddy!

This is definitely a two-person job. We recommend the following technique:

Marine Bean Collection

Deep breathe; you can do this!
Unzip the liner (using a paperclip);
While one person holds open the liner, the other should slowly pour in the beans;
open the Sunbrella cover, put it on the floor with the opening facing up and put the filled liner on top of the opening;
Grab the Sunbrella cover by the edges of the opening and shake the liner into the Sunbrella cover - 4 hands are better than 2!
Once the liner is inside the cover, be sure to line up the top of the liner (mesh) with the top of the cover (handle) ...
... and line up the liner zip with the cover zip

We recommend that you do not over-fill your beanbag – when you sit, you should be able to sink well into the beanbag without touching the floor

Isla Collection

Deep breathe; you got this!
Unzip the liner (using a paperclip)
While one person holds open the opening of the liner, the other should slowly pour in the beans;
Shake the liner at intervals to distribute the beans evenly through the liner;
Fill to about 90% capacity - the liner should feel pretty firm;
Carefully pull the Sunbrella cover onto the liner

Please note that most polystrene beans will compress over time and that you may need to top-up your beanbag from time to time.

If for any reason you need to replace your beans, please dispose of the old beans responsibly - see recycling information below.

Download our Beanbag Filling Instructions.

Sitting in Your Beanbag

The classic Marine Bean is primarily designed for lounging, not for perching. Achieve the perfect lounging position by lying your beanbag on its back (i.e. with the zip against the ground), then sink into the middle. And relax.

Where to buy beans for your beanbag

Our beanbags are designed to be filled with expanded polystyrene beans (EPS) or bio / eco beans. You can generally purchase beans from the following retailers. Most retailers will deliver.

Polystyrene Beans

Store	Website	Telephone
KMART	kmart.com.au	1800 124 125
BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE	bunnings.com.au	-
SPOTLIGHT	spotlight.com.au	1300 305 405
TARGET	target.com.au	1800 814 788
AMAZON	amazon.com.au	-

Bio Beans

You can purchase bio beans from the following retailer.

Store	Website	Telephone
Envee	envee.eco	(03) 9338 0044

Recycling Polystyrene

Polystyrene beans will last for a long time and should not need to be replaced. Polystyrene does not biodegrade, but can be recycled and/or re-used.

There are now a number of government-sponsored and private enterprises that will collect or receive polystyrene for recycling. We encourage you to dispose of polystyrene beans responsibly. Avoid emptying your liner into the rubbish or into a recycling bin as most of the beans will blow away.

Damaged Liners

Damaged liners can usually be repaired or replaced. Please contact us if you require assistance or advice.