Wicker Furniture
Today, there are many choices in outdoor rattan and like teak, many qualities, fibres, manufacturers, weavers and prices.
With years of international experience, knowledge and contacts, Outdoor Collections has created a range of designs you can purchase with the confidence that you are purchasing the best.
the Fiber
The fiber needs to look natural. We created our own exclusive colours. We chose the best quality fibers on the world market. The companies who supplied us needed to have a long-standing history and an excellent reputation. Rehau®, an established company from Germany, has that long history and excellent reputation. As does Viro®, our second supplier of fiber. For more information on our suppliers, see their websites...
www.rehau.de | www.virofiber.com
the Weavers
The weavers hand-weave the fiber onto our aluminium frames. We are fortunate our weavers are from Indonesia, as they are known world-wide as being the best. As a company we have manufactured our teak in Indonesia for over 25 years, and are aware that the best, most experienced weavers come from Indonesia. This traditional process has been handed down from generation to generation. All of our products are hand-woven. Typically, a dining chair can take one to one and a half days to weave; a sofa can take up to three days to weave.
the Designs
The designs for Outdoor Collections are exclusive. Each piece is individual and unique. All of our styles are European designed.
We can be elegant, contemporary, traditional, sleek and architectural.
Wicker FAQs
What is all-weather wicker?
This remarkable material is Polyethylene-based, extruded and through-dyed (as opposed to top-dyed, which is toxic). The synthetic fibers are molded into strips and hand-woven onto our aluminum frames. Unlike PVC, our wicker is UV stabilized, weather resistant, soft to touch, highly supple and toxin-free. It is highly resistant to salt water + chlorine, lotions, food + drink stains. Our wicker is tear resistant, environmentally friendly, recyclable, pest protected, and immune to rotting. It is not heavy to handle.
How is your furniture made?
We use only Rehau® (www.rehau.de) and Viro® (www.virofiber.com) fibers. We use aluminum frames for longevity and stability outdoors. Our furniture is all hand-woven in Indonesia.
How do I clean my outdoor wicker?
Maintenance is minimal. If needed, use a non-foaming cleanser with water and a low setting pressure hose.
What happens to my wicker over time?
Depending on the amount of use, a woven chair will generally perform very well over time (similar wear pattern to indoor, upholstered furniture).
What temperature range can woven furniture withstand?
Woven furniture can be left outside all year round and is able to easily withstand temperatures from -20° to 120°. When very cold, the weave will become stiffer than normal and when very hot, the weave will become more elastic. However, it will always revert to its normal elasticity once ambient temperatures stabilize.
DISCLAIMER
Dye batches vary from time to time. Every endeavor is made to match our exclusive colors, however there can be some color variances between products.
