Lloyd Loom vs. All-Weather Wicker: What Makes Lloyd Flanders Different
Lloyd Flanders is America's original wicker maker, and it still weaves by hand in Menominee, Michigan. What many shoppers do not realize is that it makes two different kinds of wicker. Knowing the difference makes choosing a collection much easier.
Lloyd Loom: the patented original
In 1917 Marshall B. Lloyd patented a new way to make wicker, and Lloyd Flanders still makes it in the same facility where the process was developed. Cellulose strands are woven into a wicker fabric around aluminum stakes encased in loom fiber, giving the tight, even, almost upholstered weave Lloyd Loom is known for. Each piece is then finished with two coats of tough, flexible Durium paint.
- The look: smooth, tailored and refined.
- The finish: because it is painted, Lloyd Loom comes in 20 finishes, from White and Linen to Sea Glass, Spruce and Peacock.
- Collections: Reflections, Catalina, Nantucket, Weekend Retreat, Universal Loom, All Seasons, Mandalay and Frontier.
All-weather vinyl wicker
Lloyd Flanders' all-weather wicker is 100% virgin vinyl with no added fillers, with UV inhibitors to protect it from the sun and prevent excessive fading. It is hand-woven over welded aluminum frames that resist corrosion. The color is in the vinyl itself, so each collection has its own woven color rather than a painted finish.
- The look: more texture and a classic, relaxed wicker feel, from the open weave of Mackinac to the caramel and bisque of Grand Traverse.
- Collections: Mackinac, Grand Traverse, Low Country, Magnolia, Riviera, Mesa and Galloway.
Side by side
| Lloyd Loom | All-weather vinyl | |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Cellulose strands over aluminum stakes | 100% virgin vinyl over welded aluminum |
| Color | Painted: 20 finishes | Woven-in color, set by collection |
| Look | Smooth, tight, tailored | Textured, classic wicker |
| Best for | Covered porches, sunrooms, refined patios | Open patios, pool decks, full sun |
Both are made for outdoor living and both are made to order in your choice of cushion fabric. Lloyd Flanders also makes teak, aluminum and woven-rope collections; see our guide to wicker and materials guide.
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Frequently asked questions
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