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Synthetic wicker that now widely used for most wicker outdoor furniture and in wicker patio furnitures is a market term. It is basically a polyethylene-based fiber which is characterized by its high flexibility and high tensile strength.
Synthetic wicker materials
Synthetic wicker materials is a superior-quality polyethylene-based fiber characterized by high flexibility and tensile strength. The plastic extrusion process creates a synthetic fiber which is completely colored throughout, smudge-proof and resistant to temperature variations.In addition, it is extremely durable, as evidenced by its UV and weather-resistance. Synthetic wicker materials is also especially suitable for weaving, producing beautiful and elegant wicker outdoor furniture. In addition, synthetic wicker materials is suitable for many other exterior and interior applications.
Unlike natural wicker and ordinary plastic cord, synthetic wicker has unique attributes and performance capabilities:
- UV and weather-resistant
- Non-toxic and environment-friendly (100% recyclable)
- Natural-looking texture and feel
- Strong and durable to extremely high and low temperatures
- Maintenance-free (cleans easily with mild soap and water)
- Pest and fungus-free
- Custom grading, because it is a synthetic material, different grades of polyethylene fiber can be engineered for specific applications, such as marine and commercial interiors.
Synthetic wicker materials available on the market are normally covered for three years warranty by leading brands of polyethylene fiber manufacturers.
Synthetic wicker products
Synthetic wicker comes in three different types: polyrod, polypeel, and polystrap.
Polyrod is a solid round and profiled polyethylene fiber. It is available in different diameters as well as in surface effects. Some of the most common dimensions for polyrod are 2.0mm, 2.2mm, 2.7mm, 3.0mm, and 4.0mm.Polypeel is a semi-circular, profiled polyethylene fiber. Polypeel is available in three standard profiles: Flat Oval Peel (semi-circular), Half Moon Peel (crescent), and Oval-Oval Peel (almond-shaped). Some of the most common dimensions for polypeel are 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 6.0mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm, and 12.0mm.
Polystrap is a flat, rectangular-shaped polyethylene fiber. Some of the most common dimensions for polystrap are 6.0mm, 7.0mm, 8.0mm, 10.0mm, and 12.0mm.
Remarks: Some photos on this page are courtesy of VIRO synthetic wicker and, information on synthetic wicker materials above are based on their product specifications.
