Is it sunny?, Is it sunny?. With them you save yourself the time-consuming cleaning and the weather influences are largely kept away from the furniture. Below are some important tips for making the right purchase.
Material properties of the protective cover
As a rule, the hoods are made of UV-resistant PE material, but there are big differences.
Simple PE flat fabric is cheap to buy, but not necessarily long-lasting. If you don't have a covered terrace or balcony and have to cover the furniture every day, this variant is not recommended, as it is relatively easy to crack or break through constant use. The tear-resistant protective covers with mesh inserts are better here. These can withstand a lot. In addition, you should pay attention, that the seams are waterproof. What good is the most beautiful case?, if the upholstery is wet afterwards. This is usually mentioned in the description.
The best protective covers are made of extra strong polyester fabric with an inner coating and are breathable. They meet all the requirements of a good cover hood, as this property also means that no condensation can form - important, if you cover the upholstery! They are relatively expensive to purchase, but the longest lasting and also the furniture is really protected.
Important little things
There should always be fastening eyelets on the lower hem of the hoods. This gives you the option of attaching them to the furniture during a storm.
You should also pay attention to the convenience of use. When it comes to protective covers for swing chairs and beach chairs, zippers are a must.
color scheme
The protective covers are now available in many color variants. From purely transparent, also printed with floral patterns, about beige, All shades are found from brown to green. However, you have to think about the banners, furniture or upholstery may fade.
size
There are protective covers for all individual parts, Whole groups or, if required, made to measure. But you should always pay attention, that about 5 cm clearance to the floor, so that the air can circulate.