Plastic Furniture Advantages

Our garden furniture is comprised entirely of repurposed plastic material. The material itself is constructed from recycled plastic. This process of reusing unwanted, recyclable materials and transforming them into high-performing outdoor products that better the traditional alternatives is at the heart of what NeoTimber offers and our furniture range is no exception to that rule.

Fully recyclable and proudly made in the UK, these products contribute to NeoTimber’s commitment to positively impacting the sustainable and circular economy. Not only do these products make use of unwanted materials, but by offering a takeback scheme, we give you the chance to simply return the products back to us once they have served their useful life.

To ensure timber furniture lasts, it will need regular treatment with paint and preservatives to protect the surface of the wood. Similarly, metal furniture will also need occasional maintenance, such as repainting chips in the enamel surface and applying paint. In contrast, plastic furniture is incredibly easy to look after, needing only an occasional hose down with hot, soapy water.

NeoTimber’s plastic furniture is also stain-resistant and is impervious to any scratches and marks. This makes it the perfect choice for any projects that will experience daily usage, such as a public park, an outdoor pub seating area, or a primary school playground.

With any outdoor furniture in the UK, you want to make sure that it is protected against the unpredictable, but often wet, nature of British weather. In an area with heavy rainfall, timber or metal furniture can rapidly appear worse for wear due to moisture, and can result in heavy damage, potentially making them unsafe to sit down on or use.

In contrast, the compressed surface of our plastic furniture makes it weather-resistant, resistant to moisture damage, splintering, and rot, meaning it will not deteriorate over time. This makes it the ideal choice for any kind of outdoor space, no matter the weather conditions.

Plastic, as a material, is non-biodegradable, which can present a problem if simply left in a landfill. At NeoTimber, we take this material and put it back into circulation, to use as helpful, everyday products, such as benches, planters, and compost bins.

Unlike many materials for garden furniture, plastic is built to last. Metal rusts, timber rots, but plastic is designed to keep its structural integrity for the long term. NeoTimber’s plastic furniture has an unbeatable warranty, providing you with the certainty that your outdoor furniture investment will withstand the tests of time.

Unlike earlier brittle plastic furniture products, NeoTimber’s recycled plastic furniture is incredibly strong and durable, though still lightweight enough to move should you want to relocate the product. During the remanufacturing process, the recycled plastic fibres are blended together and packed into strong, thick battens, which are then used to craft the shape and structure of our plastic furniture.

This high strength is guaranteed after stringent, rigorous quality control tests have been completed on the product – only the best makes it on the market. Our recycled plastic will not crack or splinter, and is resistant to insect damage, meaning it will maintain its structural strength for the lifespan of the product.