Is Panama Jack furniture good quality?

Panama Jack Outdoor has been bringing fine quality wicker furniture with the relaxed look and feel of the tropics to backyard patios since 1974. Hand crafted using only the highest quality rust, UV/Fade, crack, and peel resistant materials to endure even the harshest sun, rain, and humid southern conditions.

How can you tell if the rattan furniture has a high-quality?

High-quality rattan furniture should feel “bouncy” and strong. In other words, it should be able to handle you pressing on it with your hand (or sitting on it) without losing its shape and tension.

What is the best type of rattan furniture?

PE or HDPE Rattan are the best types of rattan as they have an eco-friendly manufacturing process, they’re recyclable, weather-proof and tougher than PU or PVC. What’s more, they’re mould-resistant. As a result, PVC rattan tends to be cheaper than the others so bear this in mind when calculating your budget.

Where is rattan furniture made in the Philippines?

Pampanga is associated with hand-carved wood, wicker and iron products, whereas Cebu, used to be the heart of rattan furniture making in the country, is now known for its fine wood furniture works.

What is PE rattan?

Polyethylene (PE) resin rattan, also known as resin wicker, polyrattan, synthetic resin, is a manmade material, rather than a natural wicker rattan. This is a key benefit for garden furniture because the material does not degrade as quickly as natural wicker.

Are there different grades of rattan?

Rattan stems are graded in A, B, or C. Grading is deter- mined by uniformity of shape and color.

Why is rattan expensive?

Rattan is a naturally renewable climbing palm typically used in furniture labeled as wicker, which is the term for how it’s woven. And the price tag for this furniture is usually high: a real rattan chair can cost over $1,000, and as a material, it’s almost three times the price of bamboo!

Is wicker furniture comfortable?

Con: Potentially Less Comfortable However, it can be more comfortable than chairs made of solid wood, and you can purchase wicker furnishings you don’t sit on at all, such as tables, cabinets and shelves. Plus, you can purchase cushions or pillows to make wicker chairs and sofas more comfortable.

Do you need cushions on a wicker chaise lounge?

You can choose seating that comes with or without cushions. Most of our chairs are stackable.

Can PE rattan be left outside?

PE rattan furniture is incredibly low maintenance and can be left outside all year round without damage.