Livewood furniture is crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), both of which are durable, eco-friendly plastics. We use recycled materials (like milk jugs and detergent bottles) to create "poly lumber" that looks and feels like real wood but without the maintenance.

Both are excellent choices for outdoor furniture, but they have distinct characteristics:

• HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene): It has a slightly softer, waxy feel and is somewhat flexible. It is incredibly impact-resistant and ideal for harsh weather conditions. It typically has a textured, wood-grain finish.
• HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene): It is stiffer and feels harder, more like painted wood. It usually has a smoother, matte finish. HIPS allows for more precise details in design but is slightly more rigid than HDPE.

Absolutely. Livewood furniture is built to withstand all four seasons. Whether it’s scorching sun, heavy rain, freezing snow, or salt spray, our furniture is engineered to endure the elements without degrading.

We use UV inhibitors and continuous pigments that run throughout the entire material, not just on the surface. While distinct colors may mellow slightly over many years of intense sun exposure, you won't experience the noticeable fading or peeling seen with painted wood.

Never! Livewood furniture requires zero waterproofing, staining, or painting. Spend your time relaxing in your chair, not working on it.