Untangling The All Weather Wicker Web

One of the most common questions I get at PatioProductions.com is "what is all weather wicker outdoor furniture and how is it different than synthetic wicker, resin wicker or outdoor wicker furniture?"  Well truth be told they are all the same.  That's not to say that all weather wicker outdoor furniture is the same in terms of quality, actually that couldn’t be further from the truth, but the terms themselves all refer to the same thing.

Resin is just another way of saying plastic.   So is synthetic.  So resin wicker and synthetic wicker are just fancy ways to say plastic wicker outdoor furniture.  Of course none if the big outdoor brands use the word plastic when describing their furniture.  Just imagine if expensive brands like Dedon or Brown Jordan tried to market a $7000 plastic sofa!  Needless to say this wouldn’t go over so well so instead outdoor furniture brands make up fancy names like all weather wicker, synthetic wicker and resin wicker to describe this new style of outdoor furniture.

Although all weather wicker outdoor furniture is made of plastic, it’s not JUST plastic.  To make high quality outdoor furniture that will last for years in the hot sun without ever fading or cracking very special plastics are used complete with UV inhibitors and color that’s dyed through vs. coated on the outside.  The quality of plastic used can vary drastically so make sure you read up on how to pick a the best wicker and what to avoid.  When quality plastics are use the result is the most durable and stylish outdoor furniture on the planet.

Another element important to the construction of quality outdoor wicker furniture is aluminum.  Among metals, aluminum is extremely light weight and durable and it does not rust either making it the ideal metal for outdoor furniture.  Another benefit of aluminum is that it is easy to work with so designers can create elaorate shapes like those found on outdoor wicker daybeds.  Avoid frames that are made of steel because they are heavy and will rust. So before you click buy now make sure the product your purchasing is made with an aluminum frame!

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6 Responses to “Untangling The All Weather Wicker Web”

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