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What Is POLYWOOD made from?
Genuine POLYWOOD® lumber is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a durable plastic widely used to make milk jugs, laundry detergent containers, bottle caps, etc. We currently recycle millions of landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastic containers every year and transform them into genuine POLYWOOD lumber. Learn more about our recycling process.
HDPE, by nature, is an extremely durable plastic that is weather-resistant and easy to clean — perfect for outdoor furniture. In addition to HDPE, POLYWOOD lumber includes UV-inhibited pigment systems to help maintain our lumber colors throughout the material, not just on the surface.
Classic Finish
Vintage Finish
Classic Finish
Our original lumber finish, Classic Finish, is our most widely used material in POLYWOOD furniture and features a timeless, smooth texture with a satin painted wood appearance. Unlike real wood, it's easy to clean and will endure many types of harsh weather and environmental stressors.
Featured Classic Finish Products
Vintage Finish
Our Vintage Finish lumber is available in a select number of furniture options and features a subtle, wire-brushed texture giving the appearance of rich, matte painted wood. Just like our Classic Finish lumber, Vintage Finish is easy to clean and will endure anything nature throws its way.
Vintage Finish is available in traditional colors including White and two exclusive to Vintage colors: Sahara, and Coffee.
Featured Vintage Finish Products
POLYWOOD Lumber FAQs
How much of the POLYWOOD plastic lumber is recycled?
Genuine POLYWOOD lumber is made up of about 99% of recycled high-density polyethylene plastic (HDPE). The other materials that are blended into the lumber are light-stable pigments, stabilizers, and UV inhibitors which allow the colors of our lumber to remain bright and vibrant year after year. We use ocean-bound and landfill-bound HDPE plastics which include recycled milk jugs, detergent bottles, and other plastic containers that can be found around your household. We recycle millions of landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastic containers every year. Learn more about our recycling process.
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Does POLYWOOD material contain wood or natural fibers?
Genuine POLYWOOD lumber is made primarily from ocean-bound and landfill-bound HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic and does not contain wood or any natural fibers.
What is HDPE?
High-density polyethylene (HDPE for short), is an exceptionally durable plastic that has infinite recyclability.
Does the color of POLYWOOD lumber run all the way through the material?
Yes, our light-stable pigments along with UV inhibitors and stabilizers run continuously throughout the material and protect our lumber from harmful environmental degradation. No painting or waterproofing required!
Does POLYWOOD material fade?
Genuine POLYWOOD lumber contains UV-inhibiting pigment systems that keep our colors vibrant fade-resistant for years to come.
Can I paint my POLYWOOD furniture?
POLYWOOD lumber colors run continuously throughout the material, so no painting is required. We do not recommend painting your POLYWOOD furniture as this will void the warranty.
Can POLYWOOD material be sanded?
POLYWOOD lumber should not be sanded as it will scratch the surface of the material and void the warranty.