Beans (USA)
All COAST Beanbags are shipped from our factory in Auckland to the USA flat packed (without beans/filling). The bulky nature of the filled beanbags makes it uneconomic to ship them filled around the world.
KMart and Amazon sell bags of 100 litres / 3.5 cubic feet for about $23 - and in most areas will deliver to your home free-of-charge.
We have found the most popular brands to be Big Joe, Posh Creations, Chilli Sack, Supreme Bean and Bean Bach Factory Refill.
When looking for beans online, the best search terms we have found are ‘"bean bag refill" or “bean bag refill beans“
Where to buy beans for your beanbag
Our beanbags are designed to be filled with expanded polystyrene beans (EPS). You can generally purchase EPS beans from the following retailers.
| Store | Website |
|---|---|
| KMART | kmart.com |
| AMAZON | amazon.com |
| EBAY | ebay.com |
| FOAM AMERICA | foamerica.com |
Warning: Small, lightweight beads present a severe danger to children if swallowed or inhaled.
Filling Your Beanbag
All of our beanbags come with filling instructions, but if you have purchased an unfilled beanbag, this is what you need to know:
| Beanbag | Litres | Cubic Feet | Kilos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Bean Nautilus | 190 | 6.70 | 0.95 |
| Marine Bean 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 | 650 | 22.95 | 3.25 |
| Isla Lounger | 800 | 28.25 | 4.00 |
| Dog Bed Large | 150 | 5.30 | 0.75 |
| Dog Bed Medium | 100 | 3.53 | 0.5 |
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.
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 polystyrene beans will compress over time and that you may need to top-up your beanbag from time to time.
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.
After use
If for any reason you need to replace your beans, please dispose of the old beans responsibly - see recycling information below.
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.