What Makes Rattan Wicker So Popular?

You may have heard of rattan wicker, but just what is it, and why is it so popular? The term "wicker" refers to a finely woven furniture material that is found mainly in outdoor furniture. The general wicker category covers a number of natural fibres, including cane, reed, cane, bamboo, seagrass, rattan, and synthetic versions of these. Wicker is very popular in outdoor furniture like sun loungers and outdoor daybed.

The word wicker also refers to woven furniture in general and to the act of weaving. Just about every natural wicker type can be painted, stained, or left untreated. Synthetic wickers such as resin wicker can be painted as well, but they are often manufactured in their final desired colour from the start, making them extremely durable and long lasting.

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Features and Benefits of Rattan

Rattan is one of the most popular wicker types in use in outdoor furniture today. Its light and airy feel makes it ideal for warm climates indoor and out. It has a natural, organic quality that complements other natural and eco-friendly decor. Rattan wicker looks great with coloured cushions and pillows as well, allowing it to perfectly accent any existing outdoor patio environment or sunroom decor.

Another reason rattan wicker furniture is so popular is that it is very easy to maintain. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, or dusted as needed using a light spray of furniture polish. An application of lacquer shortly after receiving your rattan wicker furniture can help to seal in its natural beauty, protect it, and assist it in repelling spills or accidents for many years to come.

Rattan's Tropical Roots

Rattan is a tropical palm tree with origins in Southeast Asia. As the rattan tree's branches grow, they eventually bend downward toward the ground like vines and grow back into the ground. Rattan is one of the strongest wood types available and it has a slightly "bendable" property. This non-brittle character makes it ideal for producing durable, long-lasting, attractive patio furniture. Today, the Philippines produces quite a bit of the world's natural rattan wicker, and they export it to furniture makers all around the globe.

Whether you just want a day bed or a whole patio dining set, wicker furniture can bring many years of outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. Rattan is an inexpensive wicker material and very lightweight, making it a favourite furniture material with both manufacturers and consumers. The combination of strength, durability, affordability and its lightweight nature all add up to a very popular furniture material. Rattan is also an environmentally friendly, renewable choice.

Resin Wicker, a Rattan Alternative

Resin wicker used in the Outdoor Furniture Ideas brand of furniture is extremely durable and versatile as well. If you're worried about natural wicker like rattan fading or wearing over time, purchasing furniture in a synthetic wicker like resin wicker can offer added peace of mind. Browse the Outdoor Furniture Ideas line of resin wicker products for outdoor furniture inspiration and design ideas.