Sunday Outdoor

1. The wicker beauty in furnitures ... truly a nature spirit

Rattan furniture is an all natural product made from Rattan, a cane/bamboo like plant that is related to the palms and usually found in abundance in the tropics. The tall slender rattan plant maintains a very uniform diameter along its length making it ideal for use. Regrowth from rattan harvesting is very fast, much quicker than hardwood forests. Rattan is light but extremely strong making it an ideal material for making furniture, weight for weight it is one of the strongest natural timbers available.

Things to know about rattan and wicker

Rattan is a vine that grows in the tropical forests of the Far East. Growing hundreds of feet in length, it is one of nature's strongest materials. It will not splinter or break and is ideal for making furniture. Once molded, solid rattan retains its contours permanently.Peel, is the outer skin of the rattan pole and traditionally is used to wrap joints. Wicker refers to products that are made from reed, cane, rush, willow or other natural materials. When wet, these materials are pliable enough to be woven.

Like any natural product, rattan furniture has slight variations in colour and texture, this is natural and part of the beauty of rattan.

Disadvantages of natural rattan furniture

Natural rattan furnitures can't be exposed to harsh ultraviolet sunlight for prolonged periods of time, as this can affect the colour. Water hyacinth, for example, as it is a natural untreated handmade product it will absorb moisture and dry out in direct relation to climate conditions. To avoid any deterioration it is only suitable for use in a dry and well ventilated environment.

Briefly speaking, although protective surface finishing may help but basically a natural rattan furniture will not survive well in an outdoor setting.

The solution for an outdoor needs

Specifically if you need rattan and wicker furnitures for use in an outdoor setting, the solution is wicker outdoor furnitures made of polyethylene-based fiber, the synthetic rattan. Use of this polyethylene-based fiber to furnitures combines the elegance of classic wicker crafts and the endurance of synthetic fiber, resulting to long-lasting all weather wicker furnitures.

Wicker, although a classic, works well for the furniture buyer who wants a home reflecting the feel of casual elegance. Synthetic wicker furniture not only offers comfort, versatility and livability, but it also offers superb endurance an outdoor furniture always requires.

Synthetic rattan furniture mixes well with upholstered pieces, providing texture and nature to the home environment, patio, sunroom, and to poolside too. Whether you operate a furniture business, have a family-managed furniture store, or own outdoor restaurants and cafes, our synthetic rattan furniture collection is worth to be considered.

2. General Warranty

All of our furniture is designed for everyday commercial outdoor use. Normally , the warranty of furniture made of Synthetic Rattan is at least 3 years.

Polywood and Sunbrella is a superior material for outdoor use and is warranted for (5) years of normal use.

Outdoor Heator's warranty period is about 1 year.

3. Maintenance

Synthetic rattan is made of HDPE which is a high density version of polyethylene plastic. It is a hard, strong, and heavy plastic resin that has been purified and UV protected.

They are unaffected by sun, rain, snow, even chlorine and saltwater. There is no need to paint or sand your plastic or resin patio furniture or apply a treatment seasonally. It does not rot, warp, crack or splinter.

With such life-long features, it is no wonder why people are getting sold on plastic and resin patio furniture. If you have not heard enough, the maintenance-free characteristic bears repeating. Outside of caring for and cleaning your furniture with soap and warm water, you can "sit back, relax and forget about it". And if by chance you get a tough stain requiring additional cleaning power, such as a bleach/water mixture or a power wash, you can do so without affecting the color of your furniture.

4. Four tips to choose Outdoor Furniture

Modern patio furniture can really add a lot of appeal to your patio but it is important to choose your lawn and patio furniture carefully to ensure you get the best looking and longest lasting furniture. This applies to furnishing a new patio or redecorating an established one.

When choosing your outdoor patio furniture you should consider several important points. These are:

Durability: Material: What the furniture is made of, color, size

Does it complement your patio and home?

Modern patio furniture can be made from many different materials such as plastic, wood, wicker and metal and comes in many different styles. Before you choose your patio furniture decide what sort of look you want your patio to have and how much room there is for furniture.

This last point, how much room, is very important as you do not want all of the room on your patio to be taken up by furniture nor do you want a tiny setting in a huge space.

The most economical way of buying furniture for your deck is to buy outdoor patio furniture sets.

That way the pieces of furniture match each other and, because you are buying the furniture as a set then quite often the price is cheaper than if the components were bought separately.


Durability is very important. The furniture is most likely going to stay outdoors. That means it will be subject to a variety of weather conditions like rain, dust, wind, sun etc. Even if your patio is covered the furniture will still be subject to weather conditions. If you buy plastic or PVC patio furniture you will most likely have to replace it within a short space of time, maybe in 2 - 3 years. This type of furniture can deteriorate rapidly if left out in the weather.

Cast iron patio furniture is very durable but may need some periodic attention such as painting and rust removal but can look great in the right setting.

Wooden patio furniture is the most popular. Many varieties of wood are used for making outdoor furniture and some are more durable than others. This means that outdoor furniture made from the less durable varieties will need regular attention like painting, staining or oiling. With some woods, e.g. pine, this maintenance may be as regular as every year. The more durable timbers are jarrah and teak and usually a quick oil or stain every 2 to 3 years is ample.

Sometimes, wicker furniture is painted. However, it does not need a great deal of attention.

The color of your patio furniture is very important as it needs to harmonize with your patio. Most wooden patio furniture is stained or oiled and so retains the natural grains of the timber and, because of its natural look, often blends in to most patio styles. Metal or cast iron patio furniture will only come painted for durability reasons. However, the right metal furniture can look good in many styles of patio. For that tropical feel, outdoor wicker patio furniture can look great. Wicker furniture is usually left in its natural state and can add an earthy relaxed feel to you patio.

The size you choose is very important. When deciding on size, you need to leave room on the patio for people to move around. This is most important if you entertain regularly. Your guests should be able to freely mingle. A good idea is to make a diagram of your deck to scale and then cut out some pieces of paper to represent your furniture. By placing these cut-outs in various positions on the patio drawing you will be able to see if you have sufficient room.

Choose furniture that will not clutter the area. If room is limited then choices like extendable tables and fold up chairs can be the answer. Excess chairs can be folded and stored until needed. Tables can be extended when necessary.

Your final choice in lawn and patio patio furniture should look good in its final place and complement your patio. For example, wood outdoor furniture looks great in natural settings with lots of plants.

Wicker garden furniture looks great in those lush tropical areas. It is a good idea to note the style of your house and then find patio furniture that will suit that style. There are so many styles and varieties in garden and patio furniture now available, that anyone's taste can be satisfied.