The Quality of Rattan Furniture

Buying garden furniture can be daunting, with the many different brands, materials, and sets on the market. A great range for example is the Prestbury.

You want to buy a furniture set that will last for years, without being drowned by jargon or confused on the type of material.

What Is The Best Quality Rattan Furniture?

Most rattan sets you see up and down the UK are made from Polyrattan. A fantastically durable material, it is strong and well designed for the UK climate.

The best quality rattan furniture is UV treated, has powder coated framework, and is hand woven to a high standard.

The tighter the weave, the more durable and longer lasting the set. If the weave is loose it’ll start to sag and move, and would eventually become damaged or at the very least it’ll start to affect the overall appearance.

PE and HDPE as it can be known as it’s broadly known as one of the most popular types of rattan. PE Rattan can be recycled and is mould-resistant. Another commonly seen type of rattan is PVC. These tend to be cheaper as they don’t offer quite the same quality or lifespan, however that isn’t to say that PVC rattan isn’t worth your money, as it still offers the weatherproof and durable nature of rattan. PVC is perfect for those on a budget.

Another factor when looking for quality garden furniture is the material used to make the frames of the sets. You’ll find a large number of our sets on Garden Street have powder coated aluminium frames, which are perfect for outdoor sets. Powder coated aluminium will not rust and offers protection from oxidisation, whilst also being lightweight. This material is perfect for sets that will spend most, if not all of the lifespan outside.

Steel is also often seen as a listed material for garden furniture frames. Whilst being a strong, stable material it is prone to rust. Rusting will reduce the lifespan of the product, as well as affecting the general appearance of your set.

How Long Does Rattan Furniture Last?

Unlike Metal and Wooden furniture, Rattan is a much more hardy and resilient material that won’t rust or rot.

PE/HDPE when properly cared for, cleaned and protected can last for 10+ years. PVC may not be as longer lasting, but again when looked after you would expect 3+ years use of your purchase.