What Is POLYWOOD Made From?
Genuine POLYWOOD lumber is made from recycled and reusable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic. HDPE is safe, durable, weather-resistant, and easy to clean—the perfect outdoor furniture material. Learn more about our recycling process.
The vibrant color you see on the lumber's surface is not a veneer—it runs all the way through the material. Before transforming HDPE into lumber, we blend UV inhibitors, pigments, and other protective compounds with the plastic. Not only does this fully saturate the lumber with rich hues, but it also ensures long-lasting color that stays bright and vibrant year after year.
Our Lumbers
POLYWOOD Heritage™
The original all-weather plastic lumber featuring the POLYWOOD Signature™ finish.
Available in all styles excluding PW Designer Series.
POLYWOOD Vintage™
Elevated earth tones featuring the POLYWOOD Wirebrush™ finish for enduring character.
Available in select styles.
POLYWOOD Select™
Engineered with Microcell™ technology for superior moisture impermeability and the POLYWOOD GenuineGrain™ finish for textural depth.
Available in select styles.
POLYWOOD Colors
All-Weather Lumber: Moisture- and fade-resistant, easy to clean, and a 20-year warranty
Material: 100% high-density polyethylene (HPDE), includes recycled plastic, and made in the USA
POLYWOOD Heritage™ (Traditional Colors)
Slate Grey
Color Description: Mid-tone neutral grey
Black
Color Description: Deep carbon black
Teak
Color Description: Medium brown, golden undertones
Green
Color Description: Deep forest green
Sand
Color Description: Soft beige, grey undertones
Mahogany
Color Description: Dark reddish brown
White
Color Description: Crisp, snowy white
POLYWOOD Heritage™ (Vibrant Colors)
Sunset Red
Color Description: Rich, radiant scarlet
Tangerine
Color Description: Light, bright orange
Aruba
Color Description: Brilliant medium turquoise
Pacific Blue
Color Description: Vivid, saturated cerulean
Lime
Color Description: Citrusy yellow-green
Navy
Color Description: Deep oceanic blue
Lemon
Color Description: Bright buttery yellow
POLYWOOD Vintage™ Colors
Vintage Coffee
Color Description: Deep chocolate brown; wire-brush texture
Vintage Sahara
Color Description: Deep beige with grey undertones; wire-brush texture
Vintage White
Color Description: Crisp white; wire-brush texture
POLYWOOD Select™ Colors
Kona
Color Description: Medium chocolate brown with graining details
Driftwood
Color Description: Rich ash grey with graining details
Natural
Color Description: Warm golden brown with caramel graining details
POLYWOOD FAQs
We reuse 99% of all production scraps, sending them back to our recycling plant to be remade into new lumber.
High-density polyethylene is a highly durable and reusable plastic used in a variety of everyday items, from laundry detergent bottles to decking.
Our lumber contains UV-inhibiting pigment systems that keep our colors vibrant and fade-resistant for years to come.
POLYWOOD lumber should not be sanded as it will scratch the material's surface and void the warranty.
Our lumber only contains HDPE plastic, UV inhibitors, pigments, and other protective compounds.
Yes, we mix light-stable pigments, UV inhibitors, and other protectants with the HDPE plastic before turning it into lumber, so the color you see on the surface is thoroughly blended throughout the material.
POLYWOOD lumber colors run continuously throughout the material, so no painting is required. We do not recommend painting your furniture as this will void the warranty.