| There are many reasons to choose synthetic wicker | | | | to help reduce wear and tear due to the sun. This will |
| over traditional wicker strands. If you are looking to | | | | not only prolong the durability of the furniture but it |
| purchase some outdoor furniture in the future this | | | | will also help keep a bright color. High quality synthetic |
| article is going to cover some of the reasons why | | | | blends like Hularo, Ecolene, Rehau and ViroTM will |
| you would want to make the upgrade to synthetic | | | | generally look more like a traditional wicker weave. |
| strands. It will also cover the difference among the | | | | You get what you pay for in quality wicker furniture. |
| types of synthetic blends you can buy. | | | | Traditional wicker furniture is often limited in color |
| PVC or polyvinyl chloride is typically the compound | | | | because it is actually made of out fibers from a palm |
| used in cheaper brands of synthetic strands. PVC is | | | | tree. This limits the colors to more natural earth |
| less durable and is very harsh on the environment to | | | | tones. In synthetic blends, any color or pattern can |
| create. Cheaper models of synthetic furniture can | | | | be created. Detailed art work is not possible on your |
| generally give off a plastic appearance. If you are | | | | furniture. This adds a ton of option to an already |
| looking to get an elegant set of patio furniture that | | | | tough decision. |
| will last you years, then you need to look at | | | | When buying your outdoor furniture, please consider |
| polyethylene or PE. | | | | what you are looking for and the reason you are |
| PE is very green, or has little effect on the | | | | buying it. If you are looking for an elegant set of |
| environment in the production of the material. PE is | | | | furniture that will last years to come, then expect to |
| also much more durable than PVC, giving the patio | | | | buy a higher quality set. If you are just looking for an |
| furniture a longer life time. PE and other synthetic | | | | inexpensive design update to an old room, there are |
| blends can have UV protection mixed into the fibers | | | | plenty of options to fit any budget. |