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3sixty Outdoor Living sells a wide range of LIFE outdoor furniture consisting of a variety of materials. All selected specially for outdoor furniture manufacturing and use. This overview will guide you through the different materials and how to maintain your LIFE outdoor furniture for an optimal lifespan. Before using the LIFE Outdoor Living maintenance products it is important to read and carefully follow the instructions on the back of the products. Although the LIFE outdoor furniture is designed and manufactured for outdoor use, to increase the lifespan of your furniture even more it is important to maintain and clean it regularly and protect it as much as possible against the forces of nature. By doing so it will benefit the lifespan of the furniture significantly.
Cushions
All LIFE cushions are specially made for outdoor use. The various fabrics have fillings that have been treated specially to prevent the growth of mould. One of the most important properties is that it is water-permeable.
Around the filling there is a polyester cover that keeps it together. This polyester cover has an open structure which alows the cushion to breathe and let the water run through.
There are 4 different fabric options for the outer cover, each offering a different type of use. All cushions have a high colour fastness and are UV-protected, LIFE offers the following options:
ALL-WEATHER FABRIC
W A T E R P E R M E A B L E
SOLTEX | COMFORMA | SUNBRELLA
W A T E R R E P E L L E N T
ALL-WEATHER FABRIC The Soft-Touch textilene All-Weather cushions are water permeable and dirt-repellent. This means that the cushions will be wet after rain, but the special inner lining minimises the drying time. The “LIFE Outdoor Living – Textilene and wicker cleaner” ensures that the fabric is well protected and can be cleaned appropriately when necessary. It also ensures that the cushion structure remains “open” and will therefore dry faster. The cover of the All-Weather cushions is made out of textilene. The anti-bacterial material fibre provides long colour fastness. Water can be wiped off easily and wringes through the cushion. These cushions can be left outside the entire season and do not need any extra protective layer. Although it will not need an extra protective layer, you do need to clean the cushions regularly to make sure it keeps its all weather abilities and prevents moulding.
Cleaning All-Weather cushions You can clean the cushion cover with “LIFE Outdoor Living Textilene and Wicker Cleaner”. This is a non-foaming cleaner for open-woven fabrics and wicker. The outer cover can also be cleaned at 30 degrees in the washing machine, with a small amount of laundry detergent. We advise to wash one cover at a time. When the cover is clean and dry you can add a layer of protector.
SOLTEX Sit comfortably on the LIFE Soltex cushions. This cushion combines a textilene fibre with a solution-dyed Olefin thread. The combination of All-Weather fabric and a softer water resistant thread gives the cushion a more natural look and feel. Bringing both worlds, interior and exterior, together. The Soltex fabric is water resistant to prolonged rain. Our advice is to bring the cushions inside in the winter. Cushions should be completely dry when you store them inside to prevent it from moulding. In contrary to the All–Weather cushions you do need some extra maintenance for these cushions by using an extra protective layer using the “LIFE Outdoor Living - Fabric Protector 0,5 ltr”. The protector ensures that your cushion remains protected against dirt and stains. Cleaning is just as easy using the “LIFE Outdoor Living - Fabric Protector 0,5 ltr”. How to clean the fabric? Before you begin, wet the fabric. Then spray the cleaner on. The soaking time varies between 3-10 minutes. Then remove the dirt with a cloth and rinse with water. Let it dry and you are ready to use the protector.
COMFORMA These cushions can remain outdoors for the entire summer season. The fabric consists of solution-dyed Olefin and feels like an interior fabric, but has properties which allows it to remain outdoors in all weather conditions. This is because they are treated with a Scotch Guard layer. We do, however, advise you to store these cushions inside in the event of prolonged rain. These soft fabric cushions are ideal for underneath a veranda or shelter. The Comforma cushions have a very soft touch and are comfortable to sit on. One of the best ways of ensuring that your cushions continue to look good, is to clean them regularly. The outer cover can also be cleaned at 30 degrees in the washing machine, with a small amount of laundry detergent. We advise to wash one cover at a time. And after the cover is completely dry you can add a layer of protector. Please note that there is no need to add extra layers of protection with normal use, as the fabric used in the covers has already been provided with these layers during the production process.
SUNBRELLA® The Sunbrella® cushions can remain outdoors for the entire season. The fabric feels like an interior fabric, but has the properties which allow it to remain outdoors in all weather conditions. These cushions are very soft and comfortable to sit on. One of the best ways ensuring that your Sunbrella cushions continue to look good is to clean them regularly. How to clean Sunbrella® cushions • Brush off loose dirt • Spray a cleaning solution of water and mild soap on the cushions • Use a soft brush to clean • Allow the cleaning solution to soak into the fabric • Rinse thoroughly until all soap residues are removed • Allow to air dry Please note that there is no need to add extra layers of protection with normal use, as the fabric used in the covers has already been provided with these layers during the production process of the Sunbrella cushions.
Aluminium maintenance
MATERIALS LIFE Outdoor Living has a wide range of Aluminium furniture. The reason why the majority of the LIFE collection is made of this material is because it has many advantages for outdoor use. Aluminium is corrosion resistant, lightweight and very easy to maintain. How is our powdercoated aluminium manufactured? The powder is applied and baked into the furniture. This process improves the quality of the coating because it makes it less susceptible to scratches and stains. It also improves the colour fastness and prevents the coating from detaching. A minimum thickness of 1.2 mm is sprayed on our furniture. This reduces the amount of dirt that sticks to the coating and makes it easier to clean. To make our products even stronger we have equipped most of our products with: • Wear plugs • Adjustable feet • A mechanism to connect parts • Drainage openings to prevent condensation LIFE works with two basic frame colours making it easy to combine different types of furniture.
MAINTENANCE For cleaning and extra protection, you can use the “LIFE Outdoor Living - Aluminium cleaner and protector.” For enquiries please contact us.
Ceramic maintenance
MATERIALS Our unique Ceramic table tops have a remarkable strength. Ceramic is one of the hardest materials used in garden furniture. It has an extremely high scratch threshold, it is UV proof, colour fast and it is easy to maintain. Ceramic - Honeycomb The Ceramic LIFE tables with a thicker table top are made of a honeycomb Aluminium base, the Ceramic panels are glued to the extra strong Aluminium honeycomb base to create a solid table top. The modern Ceramic tables remain lightweight. Ceramic - Shatterproof glass This 8mm thick low maintenance table top has all the advantages our thick 60mm Ceramic top has. Available in multiple sizes it can be combined with most of the LIFE tables. It can be used for the coffee tables, dining tables and even the bar tables. For this version of the Ceramic table top which creates a light and modern look, 2-3 layers of sprayed material is used on top of a shatterproof glass plate. The unique Ceramic table tops have a remarkable strength. Ceramic is one of the hardest materials used in garden furniture. It has an extremely high scratch threshold, it is UV proof, colour fast and it is easy to maintain.
MAINTENANCE We recommend to clean the product a few times a year. This can easily be done with the “LIFE Outdoor Living – Ceramic cleaner and protector”. The cleaner also ensures that the product is provided with an UV protective layer so that the lifespan of the Ceramic is extended. By continuing to innovate and listening to our customers, we achieve the best quality.
Teak wood maintenance
MATERIALS ‘‘Teak is a hardwood type that lends itself very well to manufacturing of outdoor furniture” Teak is a type of wood which contains a high amount of oil and resin, this makes the wood naturally water-repellent and therefore suitable for outdoor use. Teak wood is a very strong type of wood that does not easily get damaged. The look of Robust Teak wood with an Aluminium frame creates a great combination. Normal use of the product will result in small cracks (hairline cracks) and openings appearing in the wood; this does not detract from the quality or the lifespan of the table, but to the contrary is characteristic of the charm of this product. In general Teak is a light brown wood that discolours to a beautiful platinum grey wood over time. The Teak we sell is factory-coloured to enhance the structure of the wood. LIFE only uses certified Teak for all the wooden products. Our Teak wood products are 100% sustainable certified. We work mainly with Indonesian SVLK Teak. But we also work with FSC certified Teak. Meaning that the full process in manufacturing is registered and monitored. We are certified to FSC© Chain of Custody Licence Code - FSC©C155033 which allows our customers to buy with confidence. Teak products supplied with FSC© certification will be clearly labelled on the product and paperwork. All other LIFE Teak is made from 100% Indonesian legal wood with SVLK certification.
MAINTENANCE Since the Teak wood from LIFE is treated right before it leaves the factory you do not need to maintain it right away. Before using any maintenance product on Teak you need to make sure the surface is clean and dry. You can use our special LIFE Outdoor Living Teak cleaner. We discourage the use of any aggressive detergents or pressure cleaners. For easier cleaning, you can use an aluminium sponge. It is important when treating Teak wood that you work along the direction of the grain for the best results. Weather influences will make the Robust Teak wood slowly turn grey. If you want to prevent this, you can use the “Life Outdoor Living Vintage Teak Protector”. By using this product you will preserve the Robust Teak colour. Make sure to always test on a small surface before applying it to the entire product. Whenyou have a Grey Teak product of LIFE and you would like to keep the grey colour al long as possible you can use the "LIFE Outdoor Living - Teak Colour Grey". Teak shield prevents dirt from the outside from being absorbed into the Teak, therefore you can use the “LIFE Outdoor Living – Teak Shield”. This product should be used after cleaning or using the Teak protector. We recommend to maintain the product 2-3 times a year. Note: Teak wood is a naturel product it has to ‘breathe’. Do not cover Teak with protection covers to prevent it from moulding.
