How do I select and buy rattan furniture?

How do I select and buy rattan furniture?

When discussing furniture materials, wood is the first thing that comes to mind. The color, texture, and unique taste of natural materials that increase with use are truly attractive.

On the other hand, "rattan" furniture has been gaining popularity recently as the same natural material. Some people may ask, "What is that?" but rattan has various charms that wood and steel do not have.

What kind of material is rattan?

A member of the palm family, rattan naturally grows in tropical rainforests, primarily in Southeast Asia. It is a climbing plant covered by a knotty, spiny epidermis. Its fibers are said to be the longest and strongest among the plants, and some of them are over 200 meters long, entwining themselves with other trees and stretching toward the sky. It takes roughly five years to reach a size that can be processed. Because of its strong vitality, it is stronger and less likely to break than ordinary wood, and it is easy to process curves.

By the way, rattan also has edible fruits. Rattan nuts are globular, covered with glossy triangular scales, and come in red, green, and yellow. It has a sweet taste, and Malay people seem to like it. Rattan in UAE is also characterized by good breathability, making it a popular material in hot weather.

Rattan has the following advantages as a material for furniture.

Very durable!

Rattan vines from Feathers & Cane are very strong and are said to be the longest and strongest of the plants. With regular use, it is a very durable material.

In addition, wood can break or crack, but rattan, a climbing plant, does not and flexibly absorbs impacts on furniture. Even if you knock it down or drop it by mistake, it will not damage the furniture or the floor.

Light and easy to handle Rattan is a fibrous material, so it is light compared to other materials such as wood and steel.

This may be the best advantage of rattan furniture.

Outstanding breathability Rattan Furniture in UAE is not a single piece like wooden furniture but is made of woven fabric, so it is very breathable. For example, a chair made of rattan allows air to pass through both the backrest and the seat surface so that you can enjoy a cool and refreshing sitting experience even in the summer.

Flexible Rattan is flexible so that it can be bent in a variety of ways with a high degree of freedom. One of the great attractions of rattan furniture is the beautifully curved shapes and design richness that use its characteristics. The hands of skilled craftsmen intricately weave rattan furniture.

Comfortable with humidity control function Rattan has the property (humidity control) that it absorbs moisture in humid places and releases moisture in dry places, keeping the surroundings comfortable.

When rattan is cut during Rattan work in UAE, there are countless small holes in the crosssection, which are air passages called "ducts" that retain moisture in the air.

How to care for rattan furniture Attractive rattan has furniture with many benefits. Once you have your favorite item, you want to take good care of it and keep it in good condition for as long as possible. Some may think, "It's a natural material, so it's hard to care for it," but rattan furniture is not that difficult. Here are some tips for maintenance and cleaning.

Dry wiping is generally sufficient.

For daily maintenance, wipe with a dry cloth or rag, or remove dust with a soft brush or duster.

The surface is painted, so it is hard to get dirty.

In addition, rattan is a vegetable material, so it is slightly weak against moisture. Wipe with a rag tightly wrung out and dry thoroughly when wiping with water.

After wiping excess dirt with a cloth or sponge dipped in a detergent solution, wipe with a damp cloth and a dry cloth so that no detergent or moisture remains.

Cleaning areas where dust tends to accumulate Rattan furniture is molded by intricate weaving. Dust tends to accumulate in the rattan stitches and gaps between frames.

Visibly dusty areas are easily removed with a cotton swab, toothbrush, or toothpick. Using an attachment with a narrow suction port on your vacuum cleaner is also a good idea.

How do you repair hangnails?

Rattan furniture may have "hangnails" if used for a long time. If you leave it as it is, it will cause injury, so if you find it, please dispose of it.

It is a good idea to cut small ones with scissors or nail clippers and to keep conspicuous ones in place with wood glue. The cut marks will be left unpainted, but a repair marker will make them less noticeable.

Conclusion: Since rattan is a natural material, mold may occur. Dilute a commercially available mold remover or bleach, wipe it off with a cloth, and then wipe with water. After wiping, be sure to dry it so that no moisture remains.

If the mold still doesn't come off, the last resort is to scrape it off with sandpaper. In this case, the paint will come off along with the mold, so you will need to do the painting and varnish yourself later. The hurdle may be a little high.