Q: What are rattan imitation furniture?

A: Rattan imitation furniture refers to products similar to or replacing rattan furniture. Common materials for rattan imitation furniture are: plastic rattan, sea grass rattan, paper rattan, etc.

1. Paper rattan: Most people in China are not optimistic about paper rattan. People feel that paper-made furniture is not durable. In fact, this is not the case. The rattan made of special paper has good tensile strength and toughness. In European and American countries, paper rattan furniture has a promising development prospect. The material can be recycled twice and is relatively environmentally friendly. However, domestic enterprises can only change the name of paper rattan to 'plant fiber' to make products such as rattan mats.

2. Sea grass rattan: Sea grass rattan is actually also a natural material. First, process sea grass into the shape of rattan and then weave rattan furniture. At present, many famous rattan furniture enterprises in China focus on producing sea grass rattan furniture. Sea grass rattan furniture has a unique style and strong three-dimensional concave-convex feeling, and the market response is good.

3. Plastic rattan: The common materials for plastic rattan furniture are PE rattan and PVC rattan. PE is polyethylene, and PVC is polyvinyl chloride. They are both high molecular polymers. PE rattan furniture has higher performance than PVC, but the cost is similar to PVC. It is more affordable in material selection. Therefore, PE rattan is mainly used in rattan imitation furniture at home and abroad. PE rattan furniture is not limited by region and season and is a relatively common high-end outdoor furniture.