Are the cushions weather resistant? I can't tell if they are treated (ie, Sunbrella) so that they resist fading and stains.
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I'm not sure. I haven't left them outside. I am going to spray fabric spray on them which should take care of the fading and stains. The seat are comfortable. They do sit low to the ground.
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I bought these chairs last summer and they have held up well. The cushions are fade/stain resistant, but I sprayed with Scotchguard for extra protection since I live in the ultra-humid Deep South.
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I leave my chair cushions outside. They are on a covered porched, but they are exposed to rain/snow. I've had mine for almost a year (purchased 2 colors), and so far they are holding up nicely. I expect in full sun dark colors may tend to fade - perhaps the manufacturer can provide more information. These are nicer than the cushions I found at local big box stores.
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Had my seats for 2 years, only thing wrong with them is they are sun faded.
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When I 1st got this set I took the cushions off if I knew it was going to rain but then I got lazy and this whole summer I just left the cushions on at all times. My cushions are in the same condition as when I purchased them so yes they can be left out in the rain. Of course you will have some wet cushions until they dry out :-)
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Mine are fine, it's under an awning so not in full sun all day long, I read revues before I purchased, and others had mentioned fading, but mine have not
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Its not sunbrella fabric. Its weather resistant fabric which is as close as I can get.
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I think it might depend on, not only how long they are exposed to sunlight, but also other environmental factors (humidity and bioregion). The manufacturer claims that UV protection is included in the manufacture of the product, but research that I did suggests that they will still begin to deteriorate in a matter of months. Ours were out in the open for most of an Oregon summer filled with moist dirt, and seem to be ok so far.
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These cushions are not water proof so they are not meant to be outside overnight in inclement weather. I use them on an enclosed porch at my cottage out of direct sunlight.
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The cushions are made of a heavy duty cotton fabric. Mine are on their second summer in the hot AZ sun and they are holding up well but since my dogs like to walk on them with muddy feet, I bought an alternate set of a darker color. The alternates are just standard sizes purchased at Target and they fit great. I really like everything about this set.
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We have had them for a year on a wood deck in the Texas heat and have not seen fading or had issues with durabilty. Ours are not used everyday, though.
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NO the cushions are not and they will NOT repel water very well either...they do not unzip for washing ease and you must store them when rain is forecast. They are also NOT very plush...
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Stephen, yes they are waterproof, tested many times this summer on the rainy east coast and not a drop of water on my new patio furniture cushions. They will fade in the sun, no big deal. After a few years you can discard and replace.
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I am in the San Francisco area and the last few days we have had a downpour. My cushions are bone dry. I leave the cushions on year round with no issues. Outside appears to be a canvas cover, but inside is vinyl lined. For parties, I just take them off and lay them flat on the ground with no problem. I would not advise crunching them up tightly as that might affect the vinyl liner inside. I have read about one person saying her cushions were ruined, but I have had no problems. I highly recommend these and have ordered several as my preferred replacement choice when others have failed.
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I used this on my outdoor patio cushions. My cushions still faded over time.
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Not sure on mildew, but most definitely NOT fade resistant, I live in SC and keep the hammock outside maybe half the time....not nearly the color it was new...but there is no mildew smell or staining and it has been out through several storms
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Fabric is sturdy to the sun...of course any excessive direct sunlight will eventually damage anything. The pillows are not rain proof, if u spill something on them it can be whisked away by hand or towel, but if left in the rain they will absorb lots of water I made the mistake of leaving it out in a down pour and the pillows had to be squeezed to remove all the water
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They are not totally water repellant, but do not soak up the water. My cushions are on an outside covered patio and of course, when it rains, they do get sprayed and one gets more rain than others. I have had NO problem with the insides getting totally soaked and getting flat. They always look the same whether dry or somewhat water sprayed. The fabric is heavy duty and of an excellent quality. I am very pleased with mine.