The designer furniture designed for the outdoors is made with resistant, high-performance materials suitable for any context, but this is not enough to ensure that their aesthetic conditions remain unaltered over the years.
In periods of inactivity, the accessories may be subject to various atmospheric events such as rain, snow, wind, humidity, heat, salt water, and even the salty air typical of coastal areas.
To best protect each element, you will need the best covers for outdoor furniture.
Given their central role in furniture protection, before buying any type of outdoor furniture cover, you should consider several key points.
Below, we will illustrate 5 factors to consider before making a purchase:
Let's continue step by step.
The first characteristic of high-quality protective covers for outdoor furniture is the material they are made of. The ideal protective covers should be breathable, but waterproof at the same time.
Why is this important?
Because the breathable fabric lets the air in and out, counteracting the formation of humidity, an element that gives rise to mold that can damage your furniture's upholstery, especially if positioned in a location with a tropical climate.
Outdoor furniture slipcovers should be made with waterproof fabrics. The covers must guarantee total protection from liquids.
This feature is essential, because if the covers were to absorb liquids they could transfer it to the furnishings. This would cause the formation of moisture within the furnishing, causing aesthetic damage, which is difficult to remedy.
The protective covers that you purchase must have special zippers and seams in order to dress the furniture in the true sense of the word.
The zipper facilitates the covering operation, but it is important that the zipper and the seams are perfectly sealed so as not to let any liquids through.
Always opt for covers made with certified technical, waterproof, and breathable materials.
The cover is an indispensable element designed to protect the furnishings so that they are always kept clean, beautiful, and comfortable.
Therefore, to protect your furnishing elements better, choose protective covers made with certified technical materials that guarantee breathability and waterproofing.
Last, but not least, the covers will need to dress the furniture properly.
The best covers feature a series of variegated shapes suitable for the various furnishing accessory designs. By adapting perfectly to the shapes of the furnishings, the covers will guarantee complete protection.
DFN creates customized covers according to your taste and needs: fabrics, textures, dimensions, softness, and embroideries made ad hoc to satisfy the client's requests.
So far we have seen how important it is to have quality covers for your outdoor furniture.
Now, we will focus on the care and maintenance they need so that they can remain flawless over time.
One of the best ways to keep protective covers in excellent aesthetic-functional condition is to make sure that dirt does not settle and to provide for regular cleaning.
Here are some simple steps for a general cleansing ritual:
As for stubborn dirt and the most difficult stains to remove, we recommend the following:
To wash the covers by hand, it is advisable to:
If you wash them in the washing machine, it is advisable to wash them in cold water. Depending on the washing load, use indicated amounts of mild laundry detergent and add 1 scoop of bleach.
Tips for drying:
As some irons exceed the recommended temperature for synthetic fabrics, we suggest trying to iron a small portion of the fabric before ironing the entire piece.
The covers for outdoor furniture must meet the 5 different criteria that we have shown you.
DFN’s covers meet these specific functional needs, without sacrificing style.
Carefully choose the furnishings that will outline your outdoor furniture scenario, and select with equal attention the necessary protections to ensure that each piece of furniture can always be kept in optimal aesthetic and functional conditions.