Durable outdoor furniture

Diving deep into the world of high-performing materials, we unearth hidden gems that make your choice for unique outdoor furniture designs simpler.

It’s all about discovering what’s truly worth your investment. Choosing the right material for outdoor furniture isn’t just about style, it’s about resilience. Whether you’re fitting out the quintessential Aussie backyard or a sleek inner-city patio, the principle remains the same: choose once and choose well. In the face of Australia’s diverse climate, from scorching heat to icy chills, weather-resistant outdoor furniture is of paramount importance. The Australian environment, with its unique weather patterns, necessitates a thoughtful selection process.

The best material for outdoor furniture is one you might not know. Let’s explore the following high performing materials you may not have considered yet.

Corian Solid Surface

Corian® Solid Surface is another dynamite high performing material that has proven itself to be remarkably durable and resilient for all-weather outdoor furniture since its introduction in 1967. Time and again Corian solid surface has proven its ability to withstand the forces of nature as well as it does a home filled with friends and family. Designed specifically to hold up across seasons and generations providing comfort with a 10-year material guarantee.

Built to withstand external forces, colours and patterns run through the entire thickness of the material and cannot wear away or delaminate over time with sun or rain exposure. Couple that with its non-porous surface that prevents water from penetrating the material removing any fears of rot and decomposition. With low maintenance cleaning, there’s peace of mind the material does not promote the growth of mould, mildew and bacteria. Composed of 1/3 resin and 2/3 natural minerals, Corian surfaces are renewable and environmentally friendly being nontoxic, nonallergenic and credited with GREENGUARD GOLD Certification. A wonderfully renewable material, it can be easily rebuffed in the convenience of your own home every 5 years to revive your outdoor furniture to as new condition providing superior value in the long term.

A hidden treasure many innovative furniture designers are harnessing to create waterproof outdoor furniture in Australia that equally stands up to our extreme sunshine.

Outdoor Textured Powder-coats

Technological advances in textured powder-coats have yielded advanced super-durable polyester thermosetting powder coating options. Boasting high mar and scuff-resistant textured finishes to withstand the elements and the backyard BBQ, translating to a stronger than ever resistance to scratches and abrasions on outdoor seats and tables.

These textured powder-coats utilise high-performance pigments for colour production and colour retention when exposed to the harsh sun, and salt air resistance for locations up to 10m away from high tide marks in coastal areas. Offered in elegant colour tones to reflect the unique Australian environment, textured powder-coats resist colour fading keeping outdoor furniture pieces looking fresh. While resistance to salt air avoids the tendencies of rust creeping in when choosing pieces to live near the sea.

Outdoor Fabrics and Foams

Outdoor fabrics aren’t just ordinary fabrics. They are high-performance materials boasting features like UV resistance, soil and stain resistance, and mildew resistance. They also score high on abrasion tests, adding another layer of longevity to your outdoor space. These fabrics are engineered specifically with outdoor use in mind. They offer durability, minimal upkeep, and impressive sunlight resistance. Thanks to recent advancements in outdoor yarns, outdoor fabrics now have a more natural appearance and soft feel, enhancing the aesthetic and comfort of your outdoor furniture. Quality outdoor fabrics are typically woven from solution-dyed acrylic and olefin/polyolefin/polypropylene fibres, while outdoor vinyl fabrics boast high PVC content. These compositions ensure optimal performance, enhancing the quality and lifespan of your fabric. So, invest wisely and enjoy the great outdoors in comfort and style.

When upholstering for the outdoors, it is important a good quality outdoor fabric is partnered with high-performing outdoor-specific foams. Outdoor reticulated foam, with its open cell structure, ensures quick drying and shape retention of your cushions and seat pads, giving you lasting comfort and durability. With options ranging from soft to firm, these foams are indispensable for extending the life of your modern outdoor furniture

Trespa

A little know material called Trespa is a wonderfully innovative material being used by cutting edge furniture designers in Australia to create unique refined luxury all-weather outdoor furniture.  The material is specifically design for external use and performs exceptionally well outdoors looking great for many years to come.  Sun and rain will have no significant effect on the material and comes affirmed with a 10-year material guarantee.

The high-performing qualities of Trespa lie in its innovative technology. Consisting of layers of wood-based fiber sheets (paper and/or wood) impregnated with thermosetting resins that create a waterproof furniture material.  A transparent topcoat is added to the surface layers and cured by Trespa’s unique in-house electron beam curing technology to enhance weather and light protecting properties. These components are bonded together with the simultaneous application of heat and specific high pressure to obtain a homogeneous non-porous material with increased density. Interestingly Trespa affords peace of mind with a fire-retardant option also.

Trespa’s inherent durability represents the core of its sustainability strategy. The longer the product lasts, the lesser the environmental impact to replace it. By implying fewer replacements, long-lasting durable outdoor furniture entails less use of resources, lower emissions of pollutants and a smaller amount of waste than short life-span furniture. The exceptional high-performing characteristics of Trespa provide the innate long-lasting quality of the material.

Requiring no special maintenance and offered in a variety of stunning finishes, Trespa is a hidden gem that innovative furniture designers are embracing.

When exploring options for the best outdoor furniture, don’t settle for mainstream materials with inherent limitations.  Technological advances mean wonderful material solutions are available. Combine these with clever forward-thinking furniture designers and unique outdoor furniture that is both beautiful and durable is a reality.

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