It wasn’t so long ago that when you heard the word plastic or resin together with garden furniture you were inclined to think low-quality. Well, think again. Garden furniture resin and synthetics today refer to the most exciting and technologically advanced material innovations in the outdoor furniture industry.
All Weather Wicker is no longer reserved for your grandmother’s front porch rocking chair. Cabanas and modern molded forms at home in the most upscale environments are the product of new man made materials such as Hulero by the German company Dedon which is distributed by Janus Et Cie in the United States. The material is guaranteed for 10 years against fading and won’t become brittle which is often the case with plastic or natural fibers. What’s more, unlike some other synthetics fibers, it does not contain PVC and does not give off toxic fumes.
Plastic Garden Furniture has it’s own renaissance happening as more modern furniture designers experiment with various combinations of plastic materials that can be molded and shaped in free form style and perform beautifully in outdoor environments creating a perfect match of form and function.
Polywood, a plastic which resembles wood right down to the grooves stamped into the surface is one of the most affordable and durable products which have been introduced to the outdoor furniture market. One caveat though, cleaning can sometimes be challenging since dirt and grime tend to collect in the surface grooves. A hard bristle brush can be a great tool when combined with soap and water to remove debris from these products. Of course, you can always opt for a smooth surface, eliminating the problem altogether.
Other synthetic garden furniture resin is shaped into traditional forms that are lighter weight but aesthetically pleasing with the illusion of heavier cast iron, wooden lattice designs such as those seen on park benches, or clean lined geometric shapes in minimalist collections. They can be easily moved from place to place and are more practical than their previous counterparts.Intricate design patterns are possible making reproduction of classic design styles affordable and practical too. As with any outdoor furniture product, be sure to insist on stainless steel hardware to prevent rust when exposing to the outdoor elements.