What to Look for When Shopping for Outdoor Wicker Furniture

Are you looking to spruce up your patio, garden, or pool? One of the most immediate improvements you can make is to select outdoor wicker furniture. Wicker has the durability and can be as light weight as plastic, and with new synthetic wicker, your furniture won’t fade in the sun, won’t become brittle or crack in the cold, and won’t mold or rust. Unlike its natural abaca palm strands cousin, modern synthetic wicker is made from weather resistant, and comes UV proofed from the sun. Natural wicker won’t hold up as long under outdoor conditions, but with some maintenance, your synthetic fiber outdoor wicker furniture will last.

If you are in a hurry and would like some recommendations, look for these materials as they are top-quality and long lasting. Ecolene fibers are non toxic and 100% recyclable, and guaranteed to withstand the harshest weather conditions for 3 years. They are tested by independent testing laboratories and are up to international standards.

Rehau and Viro ™ materials are 100% outdoor suitable, and I don’t know where you would experience this sort of weather, but chairs made from these materials can perform from -94 to 176 degree Fahrenheit weather. They are fungus and mildew resistant, anti static/anti dust, and will not be degraded by any cleaning agent. Both these materials have 3 year warranties.

You want an attractive, weather resistant, low maintenance outdoor wicker chair. Look for polyethylene chairs as alternatives to traditional wicker chairs as the polyethylene protects from the sun and other weather conditions. You also want a chair with minimal maintenance, and with synthetic chairs, you can simply hose them down to keep them looking new, and if needed to use a brush to keep them looking fresh. Of course you want to buy the best outdoor wicker furniture while staying within the budget, but also beware that you’ll need to purchase cushions and covers for maximum comfort and durability.

Do not purchase PVC. It is a cheap synthetic that emits toxic compounds. Look for polyethylene instead. Do not purchase steel frames. Steel frames will rust in the weather, so look for aluminum instead.If you want a natural look in your wicker furniture, avoid glossy strands as they look plastic and have bad glare, so look for textured strands if you are aiming for a more natural look without the weakness of natural materials and all the benefits of a modern synthetic fiber outdoor wicker furniture.