Try Resin Wicker Furniture
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010Resin wicker furniture is one of the latest developments in the use of wicker to create furniture. Traditionally wicker furniture was created from organic natural materials such rattan, bamboo, cane, reed or banana leaf. The main drawback of these materials is that they can be easily damaged by water and wear out over time. Subjecting these organic weaves to damp or water leads to them being damaged by mold and mildew and loosing structural integrity over time.
Resin wicker is a man made fiber that is woven to resemble traditional organic wicker weaves. The man made fiber is essentially plastic and is sometimes called all weather wicker, plastic wicker, poly or synthetic wicker. It is all the same thing. Man made. The beauty of this material is that it is extremely tough and durable. It is not damaged by water, can be made resistant to UV, is cheap and abundant, is easy to maintain and is a designers dream. It’s a designers dream because the material can be ordered in any length, diameter, color or texture required, something that is hard to do with natural wicker. This factor has given rise to an explosion in styles of wicker furniture available on the market.
Now, with man made wicker weave, you can get resin wicker rockers that can be left out in all weathers, you can get poolside loungers that can take the damp and chlorine, you can get minimalist outdoor furniture sets and contemporary furniture that can be left outdoors in any weather without incurring damage and that are very easy to maintain. The beauty of this furniture is that it is cheap to buy and readily available, is more stylish than standard plastic furniture and cheaper than teak or other wooden outdoor furniture. If you are after some outdoor furniture, try some resin wicker furniture.