Material Guide

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Acrylic

Acrylic is a popular and versatile polymer material. Often used as an alternative to glass, acrylic is roughly half the weight while up to 17 times the impact resistance of ordinary glass. Ideal for outdoor use, acrylic has excellent optical clarity & transparency, UV stability and highly resistant to variations in temperature.

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Acrylic Canvas

Our external canvas products including umbrella and awing membranes, banner barriers, and screens only use 100% solution-dyed acrylic yarn with a minimum weight of 290h/m2, offering long-lasting resistance to weather conditions and UV rays: depending on the colour will block 90% to 100% of UV rays. Even when exposed to strong sunlight, they retain their …

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AEL Outdoor Solutions Aluminium

Aluminium

Aluminium is a very popular choice when it comes to outdoor furniture. It’s strong yet lightweight so your furniture won’t be hard work to move around if you want to position it. Unlike other metals it won’t corrode. Our aluminium furniture can be powder coated in a range of colours to stand out from the …

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AEL Cast Iron

Cast Iron

Table bases made from cast iron have an elegant, traditional appearance and provides excellent stability because of its weight. As an outdoor table base, left untreated it will rust very slowly and age naturally developing an antique look. However, cast iron can be treated to retain its original finish even after many years use. Due …

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AEl Chalkboard

Chalkboard

Our exterior grade chalkboards can be made to any size and integrated with our manufactured products such as play panels, A-frame boards and furniture.

Concrete 

Concrete

Concrete is universal, long lasting and resistant to even the harshest weather conditions. Although among the heaviest material used for outdoor furniture, it is extremely stable and is used as a base material for our boxer benches, especially attractive when combined with timber seating slats. We can also make bespoke concrete products upon request.

Glass

Glass

Glass is chosen for its aesthetic properties, transparency and resistance external conditions –  such as UV light, chemicals, weather, water and heat. For safety and strength, we use safety glass. Two methods are used based on the application. Where edges are exposed and polished for a beautiful finish, we use tempered glass. Table tops, balustrades …

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Glass Reinforced Plastic

Glass Reinforced Plastic GRP

GRP can be used in the manufacture of some of our standard or bespoke planter products. It is lightweight, yet robust. Commonly used for the fabrication of yachts and boats it is weather proof, water resistant and will not corrode or degrade in even the harshest environments. Often powder coated, the surface is can be …

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AEL Granite

Granite

Granite is widely used for umbrella bases. All our umbrella bases are manufactured from durable and tough granite, with a polished finish in black or natural colour. They come in a variety of weight options to ensure that the umbrellas of all sizes remain securely intact with style and practicality. Granite is also an excellent …

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Hardwood Table and Chairs

Hardwood

Our Barolo range is manufactured from Courbaril hardwood. It is harder and stronger than teak commonly used for external furniture, while naturally resistant to rot requiring no treatment. The surface ages naturally to silver grey as the pigments in the surface layer of the wood fade, however can be maintained and can be left out …

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High Density Polyethylene

High Density polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE is UV stabilised and fade resistant, hardwearing, strong and a very versatile material. It is used in the manufacture of our play equipment as the range of colours available brighten up playgrounds and play spaces encouraging children to engage. High abrasion and wear resistance means it will not crack, split or rot, with scratches …

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AEL High Pressure Laminate 

High Pressure Laminate

Multiple sheets of kraft paper are bonded together with melamine resin under very high pressure with a decorative face  to create a strong and durable material, resistant to scratches, impact, and abrasion in a vast range of standard solid colours and woodgrains. Furthermore the decorative layer can be printed allowing endless array of bespoke branding …

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AEL Glatz Material 2

Glatz Material Class 2

Our range of Glatz umbrellas provide optimal flexibly in terms of materials and colours to suit the requirements of your business. Class 2 offers domestic grade shade and shelter protection with basic colour options, UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays, dirt resistant with anti-rot finishing, high colour lightfastness up to 160 days. It is …

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AEL Glatz Material 4 and 5 

Glatz Material Class 4 & 5

Our range of Glatz umbrellas provide optimal flexibly in terms of materials and colours to suit the requirements of your business. Class 5 is recommended for optimum commercial shade and shelter performance with UPF 50+ protection against harmful UV rays, high colour lightfastness up to 700 days, oil and water repellent, soil resistant with anti-rot …

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Moulded Laminate

Moulded Laminate

Fully sealed laminate tabletops are practically impervious to mechanical, thermal and chemical influences. The smooth, resin surface is homogenously pressed and moulded onto a wooden core, making it easy to clean and satisfy the hygiene requirements of the professional catering industry.

Polycarbinate AEL Material Guide

Polycarbonate PC

Polycarbonate is strong, lightweight and tough and has excellent light transmission. It can be easily cleaned and wiped down, essential in hospitality environments where cleanliness is demanded. Particularly attractive in clear or translucent colours, giving the appearance of taking little or no space. Many of our polycarbonate chairs are scratch, UV and high impact resistant. …

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Polypropylene AEL Material Guide

Polypropylene PP

Polypropylene is a versatile polymer material. It can be easily cleaned and wiped down, essential in hospitality environments where cleanliness is demanded. Many of our polypropylene chairs are reinforced with glass fibres for improved rigidity and strength, remaining lightweight, with a smooth moulded surface. Polypropylene chairs are available in an almost limitless range of standard …

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Polyurethene Resin  AEL Material Guide

Polyurethane PU

This is a natural wood-look material and a perfect alternative to timber flooring and decking. There is no threat of cracking, splintering or warping making it comfortable to walk on. The non-slip surface and core is made from a solid polyurethane resin reinforced with glass fibres. It is easy to care for and very low …

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Polywood AEL Material Guide

Polywood

Made from a composite of recycled materials, the realistic wood-look finish is used in the manufacture of several of our chairs, tables and benches. Polywood is an environmentally friendly solution and perfect for outdoor use; its thermally stable, doesn’t contract or split, available in bright colours as well as neutral tones, can be UV treated …

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PVC  AEL Material Guide

Polyvinyl Chloride PVC

PVC membranes and textiles are used on Motorised Pergolas and Shade Sails for their excellent UV protection and a host of other features including resistance to perforation and tearing, long life, easy maintenance and flame retardance. The nonabsorptive properties of the material enable products to be wiped clean, and transparent PVC panels are used to …

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Recycled Plastic AEL Material Guide

Recycled Plastic

A material which is increasingly being used instead of traditional materials such as timber, metal, concrete and primary plastics, recycled plastic is resistant to moisture, rotting and cracking and is impervious to salt water and stains. It is also ecologically sound, made from 100% recycled material. Our machining produces zero waste: offcuts are collected and …

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Stainless Steel banner Barrier

Stainless Steel

Products made from stainless steel include Chablis parasol handles, post and rod banner barrier systems, outdoor accessories, and play equipment. Each made from grade 304 stainless steel, though we can produce products in marine grade 316 on request. Stainless steel has high corrosion resistance and if maintained correctly is a durable and attractive choice.

Steel AEL Material Guide

Steel

Steel provides strength, stability, and endurance in all weather conditions. Many of the steel chairs and tables in our Designer Collection are galvanised, with a powder coated finish to help protect from moisture ingress and prevent rust. Steel furniture provides excellent stability because of its weight and welded joints give superior strength.

Steel Reinforced AEL Material Guide

Play Rope

Multifilament polypropylene, woven with galvanised steel reinforcement wire around a fibre core, produces a durable and safe product with an extremely soft feel. Available in a variety of vibrant colours, its tensile strength is excellent for playground environments and is used in many of our Active Play units, Fitness Trails and Net Climbers.

Stobag AEL Material Guide

Stobag Collection

There are hundreds of material and colour choices for Stobag awnings, each with their own unique properties depending on the precise requirement for shading, transparency, blackout and water protection. Whatever material you choose, it will be a premium quality, UV-tested, acrylic fabric.

Sythetic AEL Material Guide

Synthetic Rattan

Rattan furniture consists of a weather-resistant synthetic fibre weave wrapped over, or inside of, a metal frame. This style of furniture lends a traditional, homely feel to your outdoor area and is much more durable than traditional wicker material. Synthetic rattan can be left out all year round and although during extreme hot or cold …

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Technopolymer AEL Material Guide

Technopolymer

Technopolymer is a versatile plastic material, lightweight and tough. It can be easily cleaned and wiped down, essential in hospitality environments where cleanliness is demanded. Many of our technopolymer chairs are reinforced with glass fibres for improved rigidity and strength, remaining lightweight, with a smooth moulded surface.

AEL Commercial Garden Furniture Material Guide

Texture

A popular alternative to timber, Texture is a solid non-porous and natural wood-look material. Ideal for booth seating systems, tables and planters, there is no cracking, splintering or warping as the surface and core is made from a solid polyurethane resin reinforced with glass fibres. Easy to care for and low maintenance, its available in …

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AEL Timber Benches

Softwood

One common benefit of all timber furniture is its ageless natural beauty and warm rustic appeal. We use a variety of sustainably sourced softwoods such as pressure treated redwood pine, reclaimed scaffold timber and rough sawn whitewood pine. Each provide some degree of natural weather resistance, while some are impregnated with tanalith as a preservative …

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Tyres Playground Equipment

Tyres

Many of our Fitness Trails use tyres to enhance co-ordination and build agility, strength and stamina. They are a highly versatile resource that can be used in play areas for children of all ages and stages. They take hundreds of years to break down if sent to a landfill site, so opportunities to re-use them …

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Vinyl, mesh and canvas

Vinyl, Mesh & Canvas

There are various material options when choosing a standard or heavy duty banner barrier from AEL. The most economical option is vinyl PVC, a strong, waterproof and durable banner material. Mesh banners are ideal in windy outdoor conditions, as the mesh allows airflow to pass through minimising any billowing and movement. For a premium quality …

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wood polymer composite

Wood Polymer Composite

Combining the best properties of timber and plastic, WPC achieves a natural wood-look appearance with a long product life. The material is dimensionally stable, weather resistant and resistant to influences such as cold, heat, acid rain, saltwater or chlorinated water, wood-destroying fungi and insects.

Pret Ashford Wrought Iron 

Wrought Iron

Bringing a look of tradition and luxury, due to its weight wrought iron is kept firmly in place with little threat of being blown over. This makes the Triesta range ideal for outdoor environments, with weather resistance further increased by powder coating.