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Outdoor furniture, explained.

Buyer's guides, materials know-how and sourcing advice, plus company news and trade-show reports from the team that designs and makes it.

Stylised trade fair booth in the Gardenline sky-blue palette

Trade shows22 June 20263 min read

Gardenline at SPOGA Cologne 2026

We returned to the world's largest garden and lifestyle fair to preview next season's outdoor furniture directions and meet partners from across the globe.

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Materials15 June 20263 min read

Choosing the right wood for outdoor furniture

Teak, acacia, eucalyptus and shorea each behave differently outdoors. A practical guide to picking the right hardwood for your range.

Vietnamese outdoor furniture manufacturing

Sourcing2 June 20263 min read

Why Vietnam leads outdoor timber furniture manufacturing

Vietnam has become the world's go-to source for quality outdoor timber furniture. Here is what is behind it, and what it means for buyers.

Care guide20 May 20263 min read

How to care for outdoor furniture, by material

Timber, aluminium, wicker and cushions each need different care. A simple, practical maintenance guide to make outdoor furniture last.

Stylised showroom interior with display frames in the sky-blue palette

Behind the scenes14 May 20262 min read

Inside our 4,000 sqm outdoor furniture showroom

A look at where retail partners review the full development range each season, and why an in-person showing still beats a catalogue alone.

Aluminium outdoor furniture manufacturing in China

Materials6 May 20263 min read

Aluminium outdoor furniture from China: a buyer's guide

Lightweight, rustproof and contemporary, aluminium is built for high-rotation retail. What to look for when sourcing it from China.

Materials22 April 20262 min read

Synthetic wicker vs natural rattan: what retailers should know

They look similar, but synthetic wicker and natural rattan perform very differently outdoors. A clear comparison for buyers.

Shipping containers ready for global delivery

Sourcing10 April 20262 min read

Sourcing outdoor furniture: containers, lead times and consolidation

Mixed containers, realistic lead times and consolidation can make or break an outdoor furniture program. A buyer's primer.

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Sustainability3 April 20262 min read

Our FSC commitment: responsibly sourced outdoor timber

How a traceable, FSC-certified timber supply chain underpins everything we make, and why durability is the most sustainable feature of all.

Materials30 March 20262 min read

Outdoor fabrics explained: Sunbrella, olefin, acrylic and more

Cushions make or break a setting. A plain-English guide to the outdoor fabrics behind them and where each one fits.

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Design18 March 20262 min read

What's coming for 2027 in outdoor living

A first look at the materials, colours and silhouettes our design team is exploring for 2027, with the full trend report on the way.

Sustainability5 March 20262 min read

Sustainability in outdoor furniture: what actually counts

Beyond the buzzwords, a few things genuinely make outdoor furniture more sustainable. Here is what buyers should look for.

Trends18 February 20262 min read

Outdoor living design trends to watch for 2026 and 2027

From modular comfort to warm naturals and rope detailing, the directions shaping outdoor furniture ranges into 2027.

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