Various Materials for Patio And Garden Furniture Cushions

| Friday, November 18, 2011
By Lola Tyrrell


Cushions are placed on furniture to bring comfort. They are used kneeling, lying down, and sitting comfortably. They are packed with cotton, feather, air, or foam to make them soft. Most homeowners with patio furniture use these cushions to soothe someone using outdoor furniture because patio furniture are usually made from hard materials such as woods, cast irons, wrought irons, steels, or any metal. A number of people feel uneasy sitting on these patio furniture.

Cushions do not only provide relaxation, but they also protect keep patio furniture from the rain and harmful rays of the sun. And to be able to protect them from weather condition, several materials are used in making patio furniture cushions.

A. Polyester Cushions

Polyester material is particularly treated to produce stain-free fabric. It is used in making cushions because they feel soft. They are also one the inexpensive materials to use. Fabric protectors are added to keep it away from fading easily.

B. Acrylic

Cushions made from acrylic material are well well matched for patio furniture. They are specially treated making them mold-free and they do not rot. They can also retain their vitality and color by being dyed from acrylic solutions s well as they are stain-free. These cushions are durable enough to last a long time.

C. PVC Cushions

Cushions made from PVC are the most inexpensive cushions available in the market. they are made to resist scratches, color fading, stains, molds, and rot. However, being the cheapest type of cushions, they provide the slightest comfort cushions offer.

D. Woven Cushions

In order to provide designs on cushion materials, manufacturers need to use screen-printing method. On the contrary, woven cushions use threads with various colors to make assorted designs. You can feel the softness of the cushions and they are comfortable too. Also, they can tolerate any weather conditions.

E. Olefin Cushions

Fibers of olefin are tinted to produce different fabric colors. Their fibers are weaved together to make various patterns of cushions. Also, they are resistant to fading, stains, cuts, and scratches.

F. Marquesa Material

Mixture of olefin fibers and PVCs result in marquesa material. Cushions made from marquesa are strong to survive for countless years. These cushions have antimicrobial feature that distinguish them from other kinds of materials. Because of its toughness, they can resist scuffs, cuts, streaks, and blotches.

So, with different materials to choose from, it will be easy for you to select the perfect cushions for your patio furniture. All patio furniture cushions are resistant to all weather conditions. In searching for the perfect cushions, you have two options. First is by way of searching the internet for various stores selling cushions. The second option is stopping over your local home depot. And for your cushions to look elegant always, cleanliness must be maintained. Alterations in prices vary from the kind of material used in assembling your patio furniture cushions. Finally, always bear in mind that the cushions should match the pattern and motif of your furniture and your patio in general too.




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