Consumer · Consumer Goods & Houseware
Polymer sourcing for garden furniture and outdoor goods
Chairs, tables, planters, and outdoor storage. UV stability and weight-to-strength balance are the critical specs.
Recommended polymers
Polypropylene
PPVersatile commodity polyolefin. Highest European production volume after PE. Homopolymer, random and impact copolymer grades cover injection, extrusion, fiber, film.
High-Density Polyethylene
HDPELinear polyethylene with density above 0.941 g/cm³. Used for blow-molded bottles, pressure pipes, and rigid containers.
Key requirements
- 5+ year UV stability via HALS additive packages
- Color fastness in saturated pigments (anthracite, terracotta, white)
- Mass-injection cycle time under 60 seconds for chair-back parts
- Stiffness at minimum wall thickness — talc or glass-filled grades common
Procurement notes
UV-stabilised PP impact copolymer with HALS additives is the dominant chemistry. Talc-filled grades (10–20% loading) increase stiffness for chair backs and table tops without adding cycle-time penalty. Curver and Keter are the largest European converters and source via 3–5 year contracts with the major producers. Spot or near-prime PP at €100–200/t below contract is common for non-load-bearing parts (planters, decorative).
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