Getting Your Pub Ready for Summer 2026

We understand the last thing any business wants is to replace furniture frequently. As well as being expensive, this takes valuable time from business managers and leads to more waste in landfills.   Fear not, if you shop correctly, this issue can be eliminated.   In this article, we’ll share the most popular outdoor furniture products, plus highlight the ones that we recommend you invest in.

Lifespan of Outdoor Furniture Materials

At AEL Solutions, we’ve made it our mission to design and source products made from long-lasting materials. From our core collections to the special sustainability-focused ranges that we offer, we have made it simple for hospitality companies to source reliable furniture.

Plastic Including Recycled Products 

Plastic outdoor furniture is preferred by companies because the material is weather-resistant. As well as being simple to wipe clean and maintain, plastic products are also lightweight, allowing them to be stored away easily when not in use.    A great example of long-lasting recycled plastic products is included within our Ocean+ collection. All products have been crafted using waste from Brazilian beaches. Examples of items we offer include Arm Chairs, Side Chairs, and Poseur Chairs, each of which is designed to last.

Hardwoods (with a focus on Sustainable Sourcing)

Wooden outdoor furniture is always popular as items offer aesthetics, elegant weathering, and durable products. This material does, however, require enhanced maintenance. That means the more time and attention that business owners spend on maintaining it, the longer it will look its best.   Our Eden+ collection of sustainably sourced products, including Arm Chairs and a selection of Tables, is a brilliant example of outdoor wooden products.

Aluminium

Aluminium is a great choice when sourcing outdoor furniture as it is rust-resistant. Other benefits also include that products are often lightweight, have a modern appearance, and that aluminium can be used to create a variety of designs. 

Powder-Coated Metals

If you’re looking for something with a bit more personality, you can’t go wrong with power-coated metal products. Often finished with fun colours, powder-coated steel items look modern and offer an industrial feel, which is something that many visitors will appreciate.  

Polypropylene

Last but not least, we offer another recycled collection of outdoor products that are made from polypropylene.    These products are again lower in cost, but are ideal for outdoor seating areas due to their low maintenance requirements. They can also be stacked tidily and moved away easily when not in use. Click here to get started by exploring our complete range of products.