| Quality outdoor resin wicker furniture is virtually | | | | chloride (PVC). Polyethylene is higher quality than PVC |
| impervious to even the worst conditions that Man or | | | | and is better for the environment and an all around |
| Mother Nature can throw at it. You can leave it in the | | | | better choice. PVC is among the worst polluting |
| scorching sun, you can ignore it in the frozen snow | | | | plastics as it is emits toxic compounds during its |
| and you can even spill a bottle of sunscreen on it or | | | | entire lifespan from manufacturing to disposal. Though |
| soak it in salt water or chlorine. It is easy to move | | | | it is not important to purchase outdoor resin patio |
| around. It is stylish. But more than anything, the best | | | | furniture made from brand name fibers, some quality |
| virtues of quality outdoor resin wicker furniture is | | | | brands that use polyethylene rather than harmful |
| comfort and peace of mind. | | | | PVC are Hularo®, Ecolene®, and ViroTM®. |
| What is Outdoor Resin Wicker Furniture? | | | | Again, you do not have to seek brand name fibers |
| Outdoor resin wicker furniture looks very similar in | | | | as many non branded polyethylene fibers exist. |
| construction to classic wicker furniture but rather | | | | Quality polyethylene can withstand temperatures |
| than being woven from abaca (palm) fibers, it is | | | | from -50°C to 150°C (-58°F to |
| made from synthetic polymer strands. These flexible | | | | 302°F). Needless to say you can leave it |
| and durable synthetic strands allow designers virtually | | | | outdoors all year long in just about any climate. |
| limitless color choices and the freedom to design in | | | | Polyethylene is also combined with additives when |
| any shape or size. The result is beautiful, durable, | | | | used to produce outdoor resin furniture which makes |
| comfortable outdoor furniture. | | | | it extremely UV resistant. |
| How is it different from All Weather Wicker? | | | | What is the Frame Made From? |
| Outdoor resin wicker furniture and all weather wicker | | | | Quality outdoor resin wicker furniture frames are |
| furniture are one and the same. Since this is a | | | | made from either aluminum or powder coated steel. |
| relatively new style of furniture you will find many | | | | Both are extremely durable and rust resistant but |
| names for the same thing. Some other commonly | | | | aluminum is the preferred choice. As aluminum |
| used names you may find while you research are | | | | oxidizes it does not expand and weaken like steel |
| synthetic rattan furniture, vinyl wicker furniture and | | | | can. Plus aluminum rust is actually the same color as |
| outdoor rattan furniture among many others. | | | | non oxidized aluminum so you don't see it. Aluminum |
| What are the Fiber Strands Made From? | | | | is also lighter making it easier to move around. |
| Modern technology has brought us new synthetic | | | | However despite the advantages of aluminum you |
| materials that are far more durable than ever before. | | | | can still feel comfortable purchasing quality outdoor |
| Some of the polymers used to make modern | | | | wicker furniture that is made from powder coated |
| synthetic furniture are polyethylene and polyvinyl | | | | steel. It works well too. |