| Do you know what wicker really is? It’s not | | | | keep the wicker look and the synthetic vinyl helps |
| exactly a type of material, it is actually a weaving | | | | the furniture last outdoors despite its constant |
| process. Wicker furniture can be made of any natural | | | | exposure to the heat, sunlight, and moisture. |
| or man-made material that is pliable. It simply has to | | | | There are four major types of organic materials in |
| be durable enough to be woven and built into strong | | | | which are used for outdoor wicker furniture sets. |
| furniture. | | | | These are rattan, reed, willow, and bamboo. Rattan is |
| The tern “wicker” refers to a variety of | | | | the most popular when it comes to indoor furniture. |
| vines, grasses, and plants which are woven into | | | | It is also commonly used to make frames for which |
| furniture. | | | | the wicker will be woven. Furniture that is made from |
| When it comes to outdoor furniture, resins and | | | | these four organics should never be used outdoors. |
| synthetic vinyls are used giving them that classic, | | | | This is because moisture and excessive sunlight can |
| wicker look that we are all familiar with. The same | | | | cause deterioration of these materials very easily. |
| weaving process is used on both organic and | | | | Wicker furniture is very dependable and long-lasting. |
| synthetic materials. It is very difficult to determine | | | | When it comes to your patio set, you might want to |
| the varying resources. However, a resin wicker patio | | | | invest in some resin wicker patio furniture. Not only |
| set will look and feel a lot sturdier and have a higher | | | | do they hold out under any harsh conditions, but |
| gloss to them due to its resin finish. Outdoor wicker | | | | they look and they feel great in any garden setting. |
| furniture usually has aluminum frames. The resins | | | | |