How to choose a bean bag for outdoors?

As the weather warms up, we want to spend more and more time in the fresh air. After a long working day it’s a pleasure to put feet up, take a book and relax enjoying the sun. And when the weekend comes, the thought of inviting friends to dinner comes to the mind. However, to spend time pleasantly, one should consider purchasing comfortable outdoor furniture. A great choice is a bean bag. 

We stock a wide range of bean bags so you can choose the one which fits great to your body and meets your needs best. And the amazing thing is that the amplitude of fabric colors blooms in almost all colors of the rainbow! 

Deciding on bean bags you can create original, unique and what’s the most important thing, really comfortable lounge zone at your home (or office or other places you’ve chosen to fill with furniture) on the outdoor terrace, yard or even by the swimming pool, giving yourself a great chance to enjoy your morning coffee or some meeting or party with your family or friends wright down the summer sky. But how do you know which bean bag is suitable for outdoor use?

The most important guideline while choosing an outdoor bean bag is the type of fabric it is made of. SLOWDOWN offers some different kinds of fabric suitable for outdoor use: OUTSIDE, QUILTED OUTSIDE, RIVIERA. Let’s survey their pros and cons to help you make the right decision on choosing it. 

The main advantages of RIVIERA fabric:

• Smudge-proof, stain resistant (Teflon coated)
• Damp-proof
• Chemical-free (REACH compliance)
• Complies with the international ecological standard OEKO-TEX® which means that the Riviera fabric is completely safe to use, doesn’t contain harmful substances and allergens, is a high quality, durable fabric which goes perfect with children.

Disadvantages:

• It is recommended to clean it up immediately to avoid the spill from completely soaking into the fabric
• A small range of colors (5 colors)

The advantages of fabric OUTSIDE:

• Simil leather
• Strong and durable (with proper care, you will enjoy it without cracks for many years)
• Water-resistant
• Easy to clean (dirt or dust can be easily removed with a damp cloth)
• The fabric does not contain harmful or dangerous substances for human health. The fabric also has a non-flammability certificate (EN1021 1 + 2)
• Wide range of colors (12 colors)

Disadvantages:

• It can be more easily damaged by pet nails or teeth.

The main advantages of QUILTED OUTSIDE fabric:

• It has an additional layer of synthetic wadding sewn on its interior side which helps to keep more solid the shape of a bean bag
• Easy to clean (dirt or dust can be easily removed with a damp cloth)
• A great choice for people looking for a piece of furniture with a touch of sumptuousness

Disadvantages:

• The tissue can be more easily damaged by pet nails or teeth.
• The fabric comes with extra stitching (diamonds) because of the interior layer, so moisture can penetrate through the seams.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR OUTDOOR BEAN BAG

The care depends on the fabric of the bean bag.  The Outside and Quilted Outside fabric must be cleaned with a damp cloth from the outside. It is not machine washable. It is also recommended not to iron or use dry cleaners.

The OX and Riviera fabrics are machine washable at a maximum temperature of 40°C. It is recommended to use a bleach-free detergent. It is also recommended to wash the outer bag of the seat bag without the spin function and not to dry it in the washing machine. Try to avoid ironing or dry cleaning. 

It should be mentioned that seat bags made of the aforementioned fabrics are suitable for use in good weather. When it rains or snows, we recommend placing the bean bags in a safe and dry place. If the bean bag still gets wet, you will need to remove the inner bag with granules from the outer bag and allow them to dry. Remember that one should take proper care and follow the recommendations if wants to add a long-lasting and comfortable bean bag to his home. 

In a case, you already have a bean bag made of the indoor fabric but you want to use this piece of furniture down the open air, there’s no need to buy another bean bag for the outside use. 

All SLOWDOWN bean bags are designed in the way to replace easily the outer bag with another you wish to, so all you need to do is buy an outer bag of the fabrics mentioned above that fits the shape of the bean bag you already have.

So don’t wait anymore and start creating your dream lounge zone now! After all, relaxing in the fresh open air is the best.