Outdoor Folding Chairs Key Terms

Use key terms to help you find the best outdoor folding chair

By Meredith Fagioli

The outdoor folding chair is a very useful chair. They are portable, they can be cleaned easily and can be used for many different occasions. But if the only type of outdoor folding chair that comes to mind are the steel ones you might have used in school, you are mistaken. If you are planning an event or need to get seating for a corporate event, use these helpful outdoor folding chair key terms to help you select the right chair for your event.

Plastic outdoor folding lawn chair

The plastic outdoor folding lawn chair is the least expensive outdoor folding chair. These chairs are a combination of plastic and steel and are lightweight, so they are able to be moved around quite easily.
Try: If you visit the website of Hospitality Marketing Services, you can see a picture of a plastic outdoor folding lawn chair and read more about them.

Outdoor wood folding chair

An outdoor wood folding chair is the champagne of outdoor folding chairs. These types of chairs are often made of oak and are coated in a polyurethane paint and a lacquer varnish to finish.
Try: At Ex-designz, you can read an article that contains tips on selecting outdoor wood furniture and also the care process for outdoor wood folding chairs.

Resin outdoor folding chairs

A resin outdoor folding chair is a bit more durable than plastic, but just as portable and easy to take care of. Resin outdoor folding chairs weigh about 12 pounds, which makes them a bit heavier than a plastic outdoor folding chair.
Try: At Folding Chairs & Tables Direct, you can see pictures of resin outdoor folding chairs and get more information on that type of chair.

Zero gravity chair

The zero gravity chair is the chair of choice for relaxation. This type of chair is made out of steel and mesh fabric. It has an ergonomic design that is said to reduce muscle tension and spinal pressure.
Try: Head over to The Comfort Store website to see a picture of a zero gravity chair, read about the specifications of the chair and also more benefits of this type of outdoor folding chair.

Camp chair

When people hear the term camp chair, they think it's restricted to a chair used just for camping. But this chair is a foldable, portable outdoor chair that is made of steel and fabric. They sit higher off the ground than plastic or resin outdoor folding chairs.
Try: Visit Cabela's website for more information on the camp chair and to read more about it.

Sports chair

The sports chair is made of steel and fabric, but unlike other outdoor folding chairs, this type of chair comes with an attached canopy to cover the person sitting in the chair from the elements or the sun.
Try: Head over to the Comfort House to see a picture of their sports chair to get a better idea of what it is all about.