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OTF - OUTDOOR TECHNICAL FABRIC (Batyline® OTF outdoor fabric: tearproof, and resistant to stains, mould and deformation.)
FURNITURE
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NEVADO Log holder
Set of 3 nesting low tables
PASAIA Shower
SOMERSET Armchair | 2-seater sofa
STUDIE Chair | Armchair
TERRAZZA Collection
LIGHTING
APLÔ Collection
Lamps
6 colours - H.25 & H.38
BALAD
Stands
Set of 6 lamps H.12
String lights L. 1200
Type E & F, Type I
HOOP
String lights L.1200 Type J
INOUÏ Lighting stool H.44
LUDO Smart switch
Lamp H.41
Lamp H.41 Max
MOOON!
Wall light Ø15
Lamp H.63
Lamp H.134
PARASOLS & ACCESSORIES
ACCROCHE COEURS Coat stand
ACROBATE Peg
ALTO
Tray 53 X 38,5
Tray 36 X 23
BASICS Trivet Pomegranate
BOUQUET SAUVAGE Trivet Cactus Trivet Monstera
CUUB Set of 3 tealight holders h.8 (three tones)
IOS Single-stem vase
ITAC Vases
LORETTE Trivet
PICOTI Bird feeder
SHADOO Parasol base
TRÈFLE Trivet G = Large size
Fermob Manufacturer Of Furniture Designed For Outdoor Use
For more than 30 years, Fermob has been designing and manufacturing colourful metal outdoor furniture
Our furniture stands out for its original designs and exclusive range of colours. We work with renowned designers who create original, exclusive products for the brand, protected by copyright. The name of the designer can be found alongside each item of furniture.
Drawing on our outdoor know-how and colour expertise, we also offer lighting products, and outdoor and lifestyle accessories that are perfect for creating truly liveable spaces. At Fermob, our intention is clear: to decorate and fit out gardens, patios and terraces from top to bottom – always with the same consistency and visual appeal. Because we’re more than a manufacturer : we’re your outdoor design expert.
FERMOB: MATERIALS AND TREATMENTS FOR OUTDOOR USE
FERMOB : THE COLOUR EXPERT
A Unique Range
Fermob has been famous for colour since 1996. Bernard Reybier quickly understood that colour is what makes a garden distinctive, creates atmosphere on a terrace, adds personality to an item of furniture and establishes a sense of boldness
In a market that was limited to two shades (English Green and White) at the time, the brand revolutionised the sector by offering an original colour chart of bright, intense and contrasting colours. Today, Fermob has further developed its colour expertise with more subtle shades, making it possible to play with different hues and compose your own palette. 22 unique colours, 22 ways to make our furniture happy, 22 degrees of intensity, 22 shades of light... Our colours are designed to flourish out there on their own, as well as to be coordinated and bring out the best in each other. For an infinite number of combinations, plenty to make every terrace and patio unique.
We add one or two new shades to our colour chart every year.
Our colours are fit for demanding outdoor use. We carry out intensive testing before every launch, so that we can guarantee:
• lightfastness
• scratch resistance
• UV resistance
• moisture resistance
High Performance Industrial Facilities
The company has ensured that it has the means to achieve its ambitions and now owns the most advanced painting line anywhere in the world ! It takes just 6 minutes to change paint colours and the line can handle every shade of the colour chart in just 3 days, proving this impressive industrial tool’s flexibility and reactivity
Painting Line
All Fermob metal products are painted with a 100% polyester powder coating, which offers better UV resistance than standard epoxy paints. The paint is applied electrostatically to the furniture for an optimal coverage, then baked at very high temperature.
To improve anti-corrosion performance, we apply surface treatments (galvanisation, electro-galvanisation, electrolytic coating) before painting, either as standard or as an option.
Electrogalvanising : Protecting an object by applying a layer of zinc using electrolysis (electrical energy).
Galvanisation: Iron protection process that involves dipping a part into a bath of melted zinc.
Electrolytic coating : A surface treatment originally used in the automotive industry. An electrophoresis paint (sub-layer) technique where a part is immersed in a bath of water-soluble paint. Electrolytic coating means that the product benefits from Very High Protection treatment and is suited to intensive use or use in extremely wet/humid environments.
Electrostatic : An eco-friendly painting technique that involves using powder instead of solvent-based paints. An electrostatic force attracts the powder coating to the metal, achieving optimal coverage. The coating is then baked onto the furniture.
THE METAL: WONDERFUL MATERIAL OF IDEAS
For our furniture, we choose to use metal (over 98% recyclable) – the “material of ideas”, as Gustave Eiffel put it – on account of its incredible versatility. The metals we use are premium-grade steel and aluminium.
STEEL
• Fermob’s original expertise
• Stable and durable
• Creates an elegant design
ALUMINIUM
• Malleable
• Light
• Easy to weld
Colled-rolled steel : The laminated steel is passed through a set of rollers, which transform it into material (e.g. into sheet for table top). Cold rolling is Fermob’s technique of choice, since it makes the steel resistant, gives it a precise, uniform thickness, and promotes good paint hold.
Whenever our designers and technicians are working on a new product, anti-corrosion performance is always top of mind. We’re constantly thinking of ways to eradicate, or at least reduce, areas that could be prone to corrosion because they are not protected or treated.
Examples of corrosion-prone areas include:
• rims under table tops
• air gaps
• tubular parts
• areas subject to friction, such as folding mechanisms
• areas where the properties of the material have changed as a result of heat (such as from laser cutting or welding).
Fermob furniture benefits from anti-corrosion treatment specifically for outdoor use and undergoes intensive tests at our laboratories, in accordance with general standards on safety (NF EN 581-1), stability (NF EN 1022), and resistance and durability for collective use (NF EN 581-2, NF EN 581-3).
ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION RATING
Fermob has introduced a new Anti-Corrosion Performance Rating (IPAC) for all metal items of furniture. The rating is an indication of the product’s anti-corrosion performance, combining three factors: design, material and surface treatment.
Since all our items of furniture are designed for outdoor use, we systematically apply a surface treatment and high-performance outdoor paint to offer the very best protection against corrosion.
On a scale from 1 to 10, all Fermob furniture has a minimum IPAC rating of 6.
All products bearing this logo are eligible for additional, optional anti-corrosion treatment (contact our sales department).
The 1st figure gives the basic rating and the 2nd figure in the upper right-hand corner gives the IPAC after additional treatment. Depending on the products and their design, the IPAC enhancement may be different.
MIXED-MATERIAL PRODUCTS
Metal can be combined with other materials such as Outdoor Technical Fabric (polyester coated with PVC), thread (woven polymer), outdoor fabrics developed in conjunction with reputable suppliers known for their exacting standards or teak
OUTDOOR TECHNICAL FABRIC (DUO OR STEREO)
We use Batyline® Outdoor Technical Fabrics (OTFs) on our products, sourced from market-leading French manufacturer Serge Ferrari. The fabrics are made from high-tenacity 100% polyester thread, protected with a solution-dyed PVC cover, guaranteeing:
• a hard-wearing, tearproof product (can withstand loads of up to 4 tons per square metre)
• a seat that doesn’t sag (the fabric retains its shape after use)
• a design look that lasts.
The manufacturer handles all four phases of the production process in-house:
• creating the polyester thread (core)
• extruding the PVC thread (cover)
• weaving the fabric
• heat weld the fabric.
Batyline® is the best-performing outdoor fabric money can buy. The Stereo fabric is developed exclusively for Fermob Batyline® is particularly suited for an outdoor use because it:
• is UV-resistant (colours do not fade over time)
• stays cool
• does not hold water
• anti-mould and anti-stain treated
• hypoallergenic
• offers a flexible and comfortable seat that retains its shape
• is easy to clean with soap and water.
THE 100% OUTDOOR FABRIC
Batyline® DUO (Cactus)
Batyline® STEREO (Rosemary)
The cushioned furniture (as well as some textile accessories) use Sunbrella® fabric by Dickson, the French outdoor fabric specialist. 100% solution-dyed acrylic, Sunbrella® fabrics are designed for outdoor use
WHAT MAKES A GOOD OUTDOOR FABRIC ?
• A fabric that has technical qualities enabling it to withstand sustained outdoor use without deteriorating (colour-fastness to UV rays, water-repellent, resistant to stains and mould, etc.)
• A fabric that’s easy to keep clean (removable cover, machine-washable, etc.).
Breathable: quick-drying
Abrasion : Wear caused by rubbing.
Water-repellent : A water-repellent fabric does not instantly absorb water droplets. Instead, water slides off the surface. It reinforces the resistance to stains and mould. However, if the water is not removed quickly, it will end up being absorbed into the fibre (waterrepellent is not the same as waterproof).
The seats in the Croisette and Sixties collections are handwoven on an aluminium frame. The wires are extruded from resin (polymer) before being braided by hand, the traditional way. This means that each item is unique, and requires 8 to 19 hours of manual work.
The Croisette collection reinvents traditional wickerwork, using textured flat weave.
The Sixties collection stands out with its visually striking retro effect. The seats are braided using a round “scoobie” weave.
Teak Expertise In The Fermob Group
Fermob relies on the teak expertise of Vlaemynck (a brand in the Fermob group), and uses the same supplier.
Teak is an exceptional wood; it is used in shipbuilding because of the protection provided by its naturally occurring oleoresin. It is rotproof, withstands the action of insects, inclement weather and the passing of time. The king of woods for outdoors, teak requires no maintenance to keep its technical characteristics: robustness, longevity and ease of use.
The teak we use has come from the same factory for 30 years, sourced exclusively from legal tropical plantations that can ensure the longevity of the species and protect the environment
The teak used by Fermob is:
• Natural: untreated and un- oiled. It fades to grey after a year, producing a patina that enhances its authentic feel and contemporary style. It requires no maintenance.
• Grade C: it has knots and other natural patterns which prevent a uniform appearance
Teak showcases Fermob’s work on the materials, giving the items of furniture a warm look and a comfortable feel (as teak stays cool).
