Do you feel that some of your furniture wears out more quickly than the others? This is largely due to the placement of the furniture (i.e. outdoor or indoor) and the material used to manufacture the furniture. Some are meant for outdoors, created with durability and weather resilience in mind. Polywood is an example of such material. Commonly used to design furniture, it is popular with producers of outdoor furnishings due to its features. It is a form of plastic known as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE).  Initially destined as waste material, material such as milk jugs and containers found a new lease of life when it was discovered that they have value of use.

The HDPE plastic undergoes processing to transform it into wood profiles that will be incorporated into furniture and other commercial quality products. Today, it has grown more popular and is widely used in furnishings making. HDPE plastic furnishing depicts quality, durability and resilience as it is able to withstand tough climates and is resistant to elements such as salt, acid, heat and cold. Among other locations, it is suitable to be placed in beaches, gardens and patios. Beyond domestic purposes, polywood is also incorporated into other quality products and structures such as observation platforms and walkways.

Furnishings made from HDPE plastic are more resilient than treated wood and requires low maintenance. It never has to be repainted and will not corrode. If pest infestations are your biggest nightmare, you can rest assure that these furniture are unaffected by insects and termites.  The fact that it looks similar to real wood is a plus point, and choosing polywood furniture over real wood means that less trees have to be chopped down.

Chairs, tables, garden benches and porch swings are just some of the many possible products created from this unique material. It is a material with multiple features and functions to it.