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Durable outdoor furniture from Dedon Fiber, teak and aluminum
Dedon builds durable outdoor furniture from a short list of materials: its own Dedon Fiber, aluminum frames, solid teak and outdoor fabrics. This page explains each one and how to care for it, so you know what you buy before you ask for a quote.
The fiber
What Dedon Fiber is
Dedon Fiber is a synthetic fiber that Dedon researches, develops and makes at its own plant in northern Germany. Dedon engineers it to resist chlorine, salt water and sun, which is why you see it on pool decks, on the coast and on yachts.
Specialists at Dedon develop new profiles and textures for each collection with the designers. Mbrace uses a mesh-like triaxial weave in many colors. Other collections use flat or round fibers, woven tight or open.
Weavers at Dedon's plant on Cebu Island in the Philippines work the fiber by hand over each frame. The plant runs zero-waste manufacturing and employs around 260 craftsmen.
- 01Dedon FiberMade in northern Germany, resistant to chlorine, salt water and UV.
- 02Hand weaveWorked on Cebu Island in patterns from open to tight.
- 03Aluminum frameThe structure under the weave, light and rust-free.
- 04Teak or aluminum baseSolid teak legs or die-cast aluminum, by collection.
- 05Outdoor fabric cushionsFabric families such as Natura, Tucson and Gaia, by collection.
Aluminum patio furniture
Aluminum frames and bases
Aluminum patio furniture does not rust, which suits wet and coastal climates. Dedon uses aluminum as the hidden frame under the weave and, in some collections, as the visible base.
Mbrace Alu is the clearest example: the Mbrace chair on a die-cast aluminum base instead of teak legs. Ask us which other collections pair the weave with an aluminum base or table frame.
- Rust-free, which matters by the ocean and by chlorinated pools
- Lighter than steel, so chairs move easily on the patio
- Finish and color depend on the collection, and your quote lists them
Compare
Dedon materials at a glance
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Dedon Fiber
- Where Dedon uses it
- Seats, backs and woven bodies
- What it handles
- Chlorine, salt water, UV
- Care
- Soft cloth or brush, warm water, mild cleanser
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Aluminum
- Where Dedon uses it
- Frames, bases, tables
- What it handles
- Rain and coastal air
- Care
- Wipe with water and a mild cleanser
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Teak
- Where Dedon uses it
- Legs, tabletops, Mbrace tables
- What it handles
- Rain, strong sun, frost
- Care
- Clean once or twice a year, Teak Color Protector to keep the golden tone
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Outdoor fabrics
- Where Dedon uses it
- Cushions
- What it handles
- Outdoor use, sun
- Care
- Store cushions dry in winter, follow the fabric label
Care notes summarize Dedon's own care instructions. No alcohol or solvents on the fiber, they can discolor it.
Questions
Materials, answered
Is Dedon Fiber the same as wicker?
Dedon Fiber is a synthetic fiber woven by hand the way traditional wicker is. It stays outside, where natural rattan would crack or rot.
How do I clean Dedon outdoor furniture?
Use a soft cloth or brush, warm water and a mild cleanser. Dedon also sells a fiber, teak and upholstery cleaner. Skip alcohol and solvents.
Does Dedon make an outdoor privacy screen?
Not in the catalog on this site. For privacy on an open terrace, look at Mbarq, whose high woven backs Sebastian Herkner drew to shelter the seat, or plant the Babylon Planter L. Ask us what fits your space.
Price on request
Ask about Dedon materials and colors
Tell us the collection and the setting, poolside, coastal or garden. We send fiber and fabric options with the quote.
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A Dedon specialist reads your request and replies within one business day.
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You get pricing for the pieces you named, current lead time and fiber and cushion options.
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If you want to see colors first, we arrange fiber and fabric samples before you order.