Plastic outdoor furniture is often associated with flimsy lawn chairs and tables. People see it as cheap, low-quality, and temporary, but not all plastic furniture matches this description. At Fortunoff Backyard Store, our plastic patio furniture is called polymer, one of our most durable materials. In this blog, we’re introducing you to our polymer outdoor furniture. We’ll talk about what it is, how it’s made, and the many benefits polymer has over our other materials to help you see plastic furniture in an entirely new light.

All high-quality outdoor furniture undergoes a construction process. Our polymer backyard furniture is no different, but unlike other outdoor furniture stores, we meet our manufacturers and tour their facilities before putting their products in our showrooms to ensure consistency and durability. Here’s how the process begins:

1. Collecting raw materials is the first step. The most common raw material used to make polymer outdoor furniture is high-density polyethylene (HDPE). Other raw materials used may include recycled plastics, colorants, and stabilizers.
2. Next, the manufacturer melts the raw materials and mixes them in a large vat.
3. The melted materials are then poured into molds. The molds are made of metal or plastic and create the desired shape of the furniture.
4. The furniture is then cooled, hardened, and removed from the molds.
5. Lastly, the manufacturer paints, stains, and coats the furniture with a sealant to protect it from the elements.

Once the backyard furniture is finished, it is shipped to our warehouses before making its way online and into your local Fortunoff Backyard Store, where customers can learn why polymer is one of the best outdoor furniture materials.

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