Synthetic wicker garden furniture, what to look for to ensure quality
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Traditionally the UK garden furniture market has been dominated by wooden furniture, primarily slatted teak furniture and plastic molded or aluminum furniture. The latest trend for garden furniture is the synthetic garden furniture made from s synthetic weave which gives it the appearance of the traditional rattan weaved furniture, except this synthetic weave can be left out all year round in all weathers.
Perennially popular on beaches, around swimming pools, in gardens and balconies of hotels, resorts, restaurants and residences in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, Central and South America and the United States, this premium outdoor furniture has raised the bar in terms of quality and style, and is now fast becoming more popular in the United Kingdom.
Although still fairly new, there are various different types and brands of synthetic garden furniture on the market today. There are a number quality differences that could affect the products durability and its price when making synthetic garden furniture.
Synthetic weaving materials
Some manufacturer’s cut-corners, others are quality-driven. The differences are usually quite apparent in the price. Unlike our quality branded weaves such as Viro, the less durable cheaper synthetic materials from China and Indonesia will start to show their age much sooner, as the furniture expands and contracts during very warm and very cold seasons. High quality synthetic weaving materials will be a work while investment, retaining their ‘new’ look for many more years.
Applying only the finest weaving materials to produce lightweight, resistant and functional outdoor garden furniture styles, these synthetic fibers are boldly revolutionizing design providing:
- Chemical, mold, mildew and UV resistant
- All weatherproof - High tensile strength - Environmentally safe, & 100% recyclable - Colour Fast, Fully Washable - Pest, and Fungus Free - High Tensile Strength - Fully Washable Our furniture ranges utilise Viro, Ecolene and Rancord, two of the finest weaving materials available:
Rancord weaving material is made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) which offers the right blend of tensile strength and bending properties necessary for weaving. HDPE’'s superior weather and chemical resistance makes RAUCORD suitable for all applications and ideal for outdoor usage. RAUCORD is weatherproof, UV resistant and available in a wide range of colors and profile shapes.
Viro fiber is a superior-quality polyethylene-based fiber characterized by high flexibility and tensile strength. The extrusion process creates a synthetic fiber which is completely colored throughout, smudge-proof and resistant to temperature variations. It is extremely durable, as evidenced by its UV and weather-resistance. VIRO is also especially suitable for weaving, producing beautiful and elegant outdoor furniture.
ecolene™ products are manufactured to exacting standard in a specially designed extrusion process incorporating synergistic chemistry and polymer compounding technology. Synergistic chemistry help to overcome degradation problems in wicker that are associated with exposure to sunlight and some artificial lights. Compounding technology enhances the performance of the final products by combining the strength of the various polymers. This extrusion process allows the wicker to be shaped into various profiles and textures.
Frame and structure of the furniture
It is crucial that a strong maintenance-free material is used in the making of this type of garden furniture. The lifespan of this woven wicker / rattan style outdoor furniture is relies in the first instance on its frame. The furniture is manufactured by weaving the material around an aluminum frame work.
This aluminum frame should be properly powder coated and rust and maintenance free, yet strong and light in weight. The highest quality woven garden furniture would use at least 1.5mm reinforced aluminum when building the frame, which should also be welded together. Our collections are made on heavy gauge 100% aluminum alloy extrusions with uniquely supported inner walls. All joints are Heliarc hand welded with a full circumference and hand-ground to ensure long lasting strength. It is finished with a multistage deluxe powder coat process giving unsurpassed long lasting quality and resistance to corrosion, abrasion and blistering.
Durable cushion fabrics for outdoor furniture
Some garden furniture cushions need to be put indoors when not in use, why? This is because the cushion and its fabrics can be quite an expensive part of the product. The best quality outdoor furniture comes with outdoor cushions! Our outdoor garden furniture comes with quality Sunbrella Teflon-coated weatherproof fabrics wrapped around polyurethane hydra foam.
Beautiful, long-lasting and easy to clean, Sunbrella makes living with children, pets, and even Mother Nature worry free.Everyone loves to spend time outside. From the ocean to the mountains, and all points in between, Sunbrella lets you bring out your inner sense of style. Our tough, long-lasting fabrics handle the worst Mother Nature can give, year after year. From the baking sun to endless rain, furniture featuring Sunbrella fabric looks great in any season, and is backed by the best limited warranty in the business.
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