How to: choose outdoor materials. Metal, wood, fabrics, upholstery for open spaces.

Bamboo, woven rope, natural brown cork, but also acacia and iroko, an intriguing wood whose color varies from yellow to brown and which comes from the equatorial forests, from where it draws its features of resistance to variations in temperature, humidity and weather conditions.

Wood, cork, bamboo, rope: natural materials that give cozy sensations and harmony with the surrounding nature. The protagonist of outdoor spaces is without a doubt teak, a precious and durable wood, weather resistant and waterproof. It has the property of changing its color over time, gaining a seductive "antique" effect. In order to preserve its purity it is important to treat it regularly with specific products.

Teak is the ideal and durable solution for decorating an outdoor space in the mountains; or for an elegant poolside lounge area, even in very humid locations.

Aluminum is excellent for garden furniture, especially with cheerful and colorful finishes that stand out in shades of green.

Strong and durable metals that combine functionality and design, complemented and enhanced by special outdoor finishes. Steel is practical, strong and allows for creative expression thanks to matte or glossy treatments.

Aluminum is one of the most innovative materials available today: extremely versatile, it is lightweight and solid at the same time; it is suitable for multiple uses in the production of covers, structures and furniture elements that provide an adequate level of performance, while remaining intact over time in any climatic and environmental condition. To further improve its performance, outdoor furniture brands have developed specific products for the care and maintenance of aluminum furniture, thus extending its exceptional durability.

Cushions and fabrics with excellent outdoor performance are often equipped with special covers as further protection from the weather; the work of innovation and research carried out by the most prestigious brands has now developed special coverings and upholstery with exceptional filtering properties: instead of being waterproof, the fabrics let water pass through, removing it naturally and thus preventing the growth of mold and fungus.

In the wide range of high-tech outdoor materials, fabrics are no exception: light, soft and water-repellent, they guarantee top performance while preserving color and tactile qualities over time. The brands' expertise also provides a vast choice of weaves and textures that suit any outdoor style; and a broad selection of colors, from bright tones perfect for casual and contemporary environments, to natural or raw for a more sophisticated style, or lastly to earthy or marine tones, which can be paired with materials that are in harmony with nature.

Waterproof fabrics are recommended for outdoors that are more exposed to humidity, for example beaches or tropical areas.