Benefits of Synthetic Rattan Furniture

Why Buy Synthetic Rattan Furniture?
Synthetic rattan furniture is durable, does not absorb moisture, dirt or pathogens, and is very low maintenance. Unlike wood it is lightweight and easy to store, but can be left outside all year round. It is temperature and UV stable and does not split or crack. Over the life of the product, it compares favourably on value with all other furniture styles.

Can my furniture be kept outside all year round?
Yes, synthetic rattan furniture can be kept outside 12 months of the year - wherever in the world you happen to live. Of course, furniture left outside all year will get dirtier than furniture that is just used in the summer, but the long-term performance and durability of the furniture is exactly the same.

What is man-made wicker?
All our woven furniture is made from only the highest quality man-made fibre. The synthetic material has many benefits including high suppleness, tear and UV resistance. The polyethylene based, extruded and through-dyed wicker is also completely weatherproof, insensitive to differences in temperature and extremely hard wearing.

How is the furniture constructed?
The basic structure of the furniture is made from a welded, powder-coated aluminium frame. The sections of aluminium extrusion are utilised to provide maximum strength combined with light weight. The frame is like a skeleton and is strong in itself but gains extra strength when it is covered in its woven skin.

What finish does the frame have?
Once welded, the entire frame is electro-statically powder coated in a tough, smooth finish that matches the colour of the wicker. This way, the frame is fully protected against corrosion and becomes virtually invisible once it has been woven over. The frames are coloured the same tone as the fibre, so that it is not noticeable through the tiny gaps in the weaving.

What temperature range can woven furniture withstand?
Woven furniture can be left outside all year round and is able to withstand temperatures from -20°C to +55°C. When very cold, the weave will become stiffer than normal and when very hot, the weave will become more elastic. However, it will always revert to its normal elasticity, once the ambient temperature stabilises.

What will typically happen to the woven furniture over time?
Depending on the amount of use, woven furniture will generally perform very well over time (similar wear pattern to indoor, upholstered furniture). The seat section may begin to sag and the weave in certain areas may begin to open slightly, showing more of the frame underneath. The weave can easily be re-arranged by working across it with ones fingers pushing it back in to shape.

How do I clean woven furniture?
We recommend that the woven furniture is cleaned using the manufacturers recommende Woven Cleaner, following the instructions detailed on the label. It is important to use a non-foaming cleaner on woven furniture, as a foaming product will leave residues in the gaps in-between the weave which will then attract dirt. A pressure hose on a low setting is acceptable to use on woven furniture, but avoid the teak when using as the high pressure can erode the surface of the timber.

What if some of the weave breaks on my furniture?
Don't panic! Even if several fibres are accidentally cut or broken, a piece of furniture can generally be repaired successfully. A single broken fibre can usually be replaced by someone with no training in under 10 minutes. However, we recommend that any furniture damaged in this way is returned to the manufacturer to allow the trained experts to re-weave the damaged area.