What Makes Patio Furniture Weather Resistant

When looking for patio furniture how do you know something is weather resistant? New technology and industry lingo can get confusing, so here are some phrases we use regularly, what they mean and some products we have.

Rust-proof aluminum and stainless steel

Rust-proof aluminum or stainless steel is the most durable for any weather. It is very low maintenance; it can be cleaned with a quick wipe. When the sun is shining down, a powder-coated product can be comfortable to touch, ideal if you have young kids or hot weather.

Some products can combine stainless steel with cushions, like the Ashley East Beach Outdoor Set, featuring stainless steel and covered with resin-wicker. 

Ashley East Beach Outdoor Patio Set

Nuvella Fabric

Nuvella fabric is made exclusively by Ashley Furniture. It is a high-performance fabric made of solution-dyed fibers and extremely resistant to fading and pilling. It's great for indoor and outdoor patio furniture when water-resistance is critical.

Ashley Laguna 4-piece Outdoor Patio Seating

Resin-Wicker

Resin-wicker is made from resin extracted from plant matter, almost like a liquid glue. The wicker is woven traditionally, but covered with resin, allowing it to stay that way permanently. Typically, resin-wicker is built over aluminum frames so it will be ultra-durable. Wicker is the actual weave on the product. The Ashley Elite Park Dining Chair is a classic made from a resin-wicker weave.

Ashley Dolan Creek Outdoor 4-Piece Sectional

HDPE Wicker

HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) wicker is the highest quality resin material. This wicker is made of the same material throughout the product, rather than being coated like resin-wicker. So, if you chip away a little piece it will be the same color. It is also UV resistant, stain resistant, and will not stick to your skin. It has a soft matte finish and is 100% recyclable.

Ashley Kimora Round Outdoor Swivel Chair

Recycled Plastic

Recycled plastic is made up of different kinds of polymers such as resin, polyethylene, polycarbonate or acrylics. It can also be made of actual plastic material that has been recycled. Some examples could be detergent bottles, milk jugs, shampoo containers and more. The recycled material is cleaned and melted down into the pieces used to construct the patio furniture. Recycled plastic is maintenance free and eco-friendly. You will not have to refinish it, worry about rust, or repaint it. This is a common material used to make Adirondack chairs, like the Amish Outdoor Balcony Adirondack Chair.

Amish Outdoor Balcony Adirondack Chair

Whatever you are shopping for this summer, we have many options to keep your outdoor space looking great all season. We want your outdoor pieces to last for years to come. Whether you have lots of snow, lots of sun, aim to be ecofriendly, or just spend some time outside with family these furniture pieces are built to last. Check out more weather-resistant patio furniture on our website or stop in and visit us at our showroom.