Synthetic rattan furniture in great demand abroad. Fantastic figure. But be careful, not a synthetic rattan that use hazardous materials. When hunting furniture, you might have encountered similar wicker furniture. Yes that furniture from synthetic rattan. According to Ir. Peter Dervish, architects, furniture designers, furniture showrooms and owner Puri Artha, synthetic wicker has been chosen because it is more presentable than the original wicker.
"Synthetic Rattan furniture is made to size, so there is no connection between the cane. The connection is often made of rattan furniture look less neat, "said Peter.
"Synthetic Rattan furniture is made to size, so there is no connection between the cane. The connection is often made of rattan furniture look less neat, "said Peter.
Synthetic rattan furniture has a light weight, so it's easily portable. Easy to clean too. To remove dust, simply wipe with a damp cloth. One more advantages, certainly not going to bring in termites.
A few of these advantages, coupled with a relatively affordable price, attractive design, makes a lot of people are tempted to have it. but do not carelessly buy. You might get a low-quality product. Worse yet, get products with toxic ingredients. Do not want to, right?
Peter explained that there are two plastic materials are widely used for making synthetic rattan, polyethilene and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Both are plastic materials, the difference polyethilene safer than PVC. This second material will emit toxic substances through smoke when burned.
Unfortunately, it was difficult to tell which sintetsi cane made of PVC, and what is not. The only way, says Peter, is to ask the manufacturer. So as not to be deceived, you should buy synthetic rattan furniture manufacturer who already has a good reputation. It could also compare prices. Synthetic rattan furniture is made of PVC usually sold at lower prices, than those made from polyethilene.
In addition to selecting materials, consider also the quality of the workmanship of furniture. Peter share simple tips to choose synthetic rattan furniture, namely by looking at the bottom of the furniture. If the bottom of the furniture is not neat, especially filled with a stapler.
"Connection synthetic rattan is good, should be tied one by one, instead of using a stapler," said Peter.
So, do not be fooled ya!