Who doesn’t love a good, soul cleansing downpour? The unprepared owners of beloved patio furniture, that’s who. Mildew, rust, corrosion, decay — rain can wreak havoc on ill-equipped outdoor pieces. Here some good news: rain doesn’t have to be the downfall of your beloved outdoor furniture Wholesale. With the right fabrics, materials, and a few protective measures, your patio furniture can weather everything from a little drizzle to torrential rains. Let’s dive in.
THE BEST SEATING FOR RAIN
The best seat for rain is a seat with no rain on it. No seat is actually made to sit out in a storm so it’s best to cover up or stash away your patio seating when you can. But of course, freak storms (and forgetful facepalm moments) happen. With those times in mind, some materials batten down the hatches much better than others.
CUSHIONS YOU CAN COUNT ON
Cute: You, mimosa in hand, sitting on a patio sofa, sporting your favorite white jeans.
Blissfully unaware sitters beware: The waterlogged cushion is a boobytrap that has resulted in a fair share of soggy bottoms. Spongy pillows also create a breeding ground for mildew and mold, which is no good for your health — let alone the life of the cushion.
This is why the best patio furniture uses quick dry foam. Made for the outdoors, this miracle cushioning allows water to flow through it. High performance and high comfort, advances in cushioning technology have resulted in pillows that return to their naturally dry, marshmallowy state in record time. While it’s always a good idea to lay wet cushions out in the sun after a good soak — surprise, surprise — quick dry cushions dry much faster than less resilient alternatives.
INFALLIBLE (BUT FASHIONABLE) FABRICS
Sure you want a sofa that’s fade, stain, mold, water, life resistant, etc. but you also want to hang out without nippy fabrics pricking at your skin. Unlike the scratchy, stiff outdoor textiles of yesteryear, today’s best rain-ready fabrics are made to be comfortable and water repellant.
Polyester Fabric. For a tight knit and a tight look, polyester fabric holds its own in the rain with minimal shrinking or stretching. It’s because of its water repellent polyester exterior that the plush sofa can withstand a light shower and quickly revert to its beautiful, ready-to-be-sprawled-on state. We try to avoid chemical sealants whenever possible so that our outdoor fabrics stay soft and shapely.
Acrylic Fabric. Acrylic is both a workhorse and a show pony. One of the most durable fabrics, acrylic undergoes a unique engineering process where the acrylic is dyed before its fabric is knit together. The result? Colors — no matter how vibrant — won’t fade in the rain.
THE BEST MATERIALS FOR RAIN
Unless you have a combination of excess space and guns of steel (jealous), it’s unlikely you’re going to deadlift your patio table into storage every time raindrops are in the forecast. Outdoor dining tables, sofas, and chair frames need a solid foundation built by hardy materials. Here are our recommendations for best-in-showers.
TEAK FURNITURE
Teak is a water warrior. Hailing from Asian forests prone to tropical downpours, teak trees are born to weather monsoon storms and humid settings; conditions that would cause other woods to rot.
Teak is inherently water resistant, which is why it’s the hardwood of choice for all kinds of wet environs, like boat decks and yacht floors. If teak can survive turbulent waters, it can certainly thrive on your patio. Teak’s seafaring prowess comes from its high oil content, which creates a shield against wet weather. What’s more is that teak has a tight grain that seals water out, providing an even higher degree of resilience and beauty.
RESIN WICKER FURNITURE
Organic rattan is charming and earthy, but also a tad vulnerable. When exposed to excessive moisture or deluges of rain, raw rattan can lose its strength. To get the look of rattan with added weatherproofing, resin wicker is a great alternative. Aesthetically, it mimics the rattan palm’s natural texture so it keeps up the natural look you’re going for. Functionally, resin wicker combats Mother Nature’s wiley ways by its composition: rattan wicker is made of braided synthetic materials. The weave between the twine is so spacious, there’s no place for water to settle or moldy breeding grounds to fester.
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