About tailored covers for garden furniture

When you’ve bought quality, bought gorgeous and bought outdoor furniture for a long life, you’ll want to protect your investment. Did you know you can buy separate smart tailored covers for garden furniture? Let’s explore. This article reveals what they are, why they’re such a good idea, and how to pick the right one for a perfect fit.

About specially-made covers for garden furniture

Modern garden furniture is made from clever materials designed for the outdoors. The frames of resin garden chairs and so on can stay outdoors all year. The tough man-made rattan-effect material doesn’t rot, fade, go mouldy or fall apart like natural rattan quickly does. The frames underneath the resin rattan are metal, tough enough for any weather. But it makes sense to keep it clean so it’s ready whenever you are, and it’s always wise to go the extra mile to keep things looking great for even longer.

Good quality garden furniture cushions are all-weather, which means you can leave them outside in all weathers. On the other hand, it’s wise to protect them from dust and dirt when the furniture isn’t being used for longer periods.

Without a cover, it’s best to bring the furniture pads and cushions somewhere dry in bad weather. When you use a fitted cover for garden furniture you can leave the soft furnishing elements outdoors all year as well. Next time you need it, take the cover off and it’s ready to use.

The technical bit

When the temperature changes condensation is more or less inevitable, and that means mould. A cover stops it happening. Taking LIFE covers as an example, their 100% Ripstop Polyester construction keeps things dry thanks to a breathable membrane that sends condensation outside – while stopping dirt getting in. This type of no-rip Polyester weave is incredibly strong and durable, with a high strength-to-weight ratio. It won’t rot, fade or fall apart through the winter. It stays looking smart.

LIFE’s covers also come with buckles to fit them really easily and keep them where they belong, which means there’s even less chance of dirt getting in. The cover stays put through rain and shine and everything else, giving you optimal protection.

Garden furniture covers – It’s a matter of taste

Looks matter, of course. The last thing you want is a whacking great eyesore in the garden. Simple and tasteful, LIFE’s covers are mostly charcoal grey or black, both neutral shades that are easy on the eye, fading back to let the lovely garden surroundings speak. And because they’re tailored to fit specific models, they genuinely look good. They won’t blow off in the wind.

They’re easy to clean as well, washable with warm soapy water and a sponge. Making life easier is the name of the game, along with conserving precious possessions so they last longer. For all these reasons, we think they’re an excellent buy.

How to choose the right size cover for garden furniture

Some of the beautiful brands we sell include a cover with the deal, others have separate optional covers, so check first. If not, here’s a quick guide to picking the right one.

• Find the furniture in our shop – We’ve put detailed measurements on our product pages
• Check the measurements against our collection of covers to find the best fit
• Some covers are specifically made for certain models – if so, it’ll be in the product description
• You can narrow down the search for a suitable cover using the brand name – for example LIFE covers
• If your furniture isn’t in our shop, you might still find a cover to fit it in our collection – measure it and see