Rattan is among the oldest natural furniture material in use today. Unlike bamboo, which is hollow, rattan is a solid timber vine that grows in the jungles of Indonesia.

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.

Wicker and rattan are natural products with each piece having its own individual, unique qualities. When stained there will be slight differences in hue and color of the wicker furniture and this is part of the beauty of owning a product made from nature.

Natural fiber materials in rattan furnitures

Water hyacinth furniture is made from the dried stems of this ubiquitous aquatic plant in an ingenious weave technique to create comfortable sofas and chairs, that are not only strong but are pieces of great beauty and character.

Abaca is a species of plantation banana tree, grown especially for the inner layers of its bark. This robust plantation grown material is woven in intricate patterns of great style that our designers use to maximum effect.

Disadvantages of natural rattan furnitures

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.

The wicker beauty in furnitures ..... truly a human spirit.