Genuine POLYWOOD™

gen•u•ine (adjective): truly what something is said to be; authentic

Back in 1990, we were the first to create outdoor furniture from recycled plastics. Our team continues to innovate and move toward creating even more sustainable designs, always with transparent production practices. "Made with Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber" is a brand promise to deliver furniture that's built to last and consciously crafted in the USA.

Our Materials

Spending more time in your outdoor space outside shouldn't be hampered by the chore of continual maintenance to your outdoor furniture—POLYWOOD furniture is built to last with enduring materials ready to weather the elements. Our hope is that our furniture encourages more time spent outside relaxing, gathered with friends and family, in a space where the furniture becomes secondary to the memories created in it.

POLYWOOD Lumber

POLYWOOD is made from HDPE—short for “high-density polyethylene”—a durable plastic that's widely used to make milk jugs, laundry detergent containers, bottle caps, etc. Our furniture is made with recycled and reusable HDPE, including post-consumer and post-industrial materials.

Fabric

POLYWOOD deep seating collections, umbrellas, seat cushions, and pillows feature weather-resistant performance fabrics designed to protect against fading and degradation from sunlight.

Sling

Our all-weather sling fabric is made of 100% woven vinyl-coated polyester material that resists mildew, fading, and tearing.

Wicker

The weather-resistant wicker featured in POLYWOOD Jefferson Woven and Presidential Woven Rocking Chairs is made from the same type of HDPE plastic as our genuine POLYWOOD lumber. HDPE is an extremely durable plastic that resists stains, sun exposure, salt spray, and blizzard conditions.

Aluminum

Engineered for lasting outdoor performance, our high-strength aluminum is inherently rustproof and highly resistant to corrosion. It’s also finished in a multi-step process with a UV-stable powder coating.

FAQs

What is POLYWOOD?

POLYWOOD is outdoor furniture constructed of Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber, a proprietary material that includes recycled and infinitely recyclable plastics.

Does POLYWOOD fade?

Genuine POLYWOOD™ lumber contains UV inhibitors and stabilizers that protect from environmental degradation and limit fading so you can enjoy rich color for years to come.

Is POLYWOOD good for outdoor patio furniture?

Unlike traditional wood furniture, POLYWOOD will never need to be sanded, painted or stained. POLYWOOD furniture is built to handle the harshest conditions from hot sun to heavy winds.

How long does POLYWOOD last?

Our heavy-duty patio furniture won't splinter, crack, chip, peel, or rot, and our lumber is backed with a 20-year warranty.

Is POLYWOOD made in the USA?

Yes, all POLYWOOD outdoor furniture is proudly built in the USA at our facilities in Syracuse, Indiana, and Roxboro, North Carolina.

How to assemble POLYWOOD furniture?

POLYWOOD furniture is designed to require minimal assembly. Some models even unfold right out of the box with no assembly necessary.

"Our integrated approach to sustainability is driven not only by what we make, but how and where we make it."
Doug Rassi, Co-Founder & CEO