Wicker is the method of making natural materials such as willow, rattan, cane, bamboo into creative patterns. Therefore, wicker furniture is the type that is woven by interlacing thin branches around a frame and molding it to form desired shapes like tables, chairs, bed and also sofas.Majority of wicker products are manufactured manually and they mostly come from Southeast Asia, areas like Indonesia, Philippines, and China. Wicker furniture was very popular in the early years of the Victorian era because it was considered as more hygienic and clean over its counterpart, the upholstered furniture.Wicker is largely categorized into two: the loom woven and synthetic wicker furniture. Loom woven ones make use of rattan, cane or bamboo which are all natural materials.The raw material can be dipped in resin emulsion to make it Replacement Cane Furniture Cushions. Manmade wicker furniture is fashioned from hand-woven polyethylene, fiber glass or resin, a product that looks quite natural and almost like wicker. It is washable, waterproof, colorfast, and ultraviolet and frost-resistant.Synthetic woven furniture normally uses aluminum to make it strong and durable. It often uses UV inhibitors that resist the bad effects of the sun, weather, and temperature changes.Some wicker types use coating to make them fade resistant and reduce flaking and chipping.They come in natural colors, stained or painted on the surface. It gives comfort, longevity, versatility and stylish. Their natural colors and finish make them able to mix well with contemporary materials. It is mainly used for outdoor furniture for the patio because it is manageable, easy to wash and is light.Wicker is durable and can last several years. It is easy to take care of because it attracts little dust. It is good to vacuum your wicker furniture, polish it and apply a layer of lacquer to help restore its finish and beauty.
