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Cotton or linen blends work if treated with a water-repellant finish (like Scotchgard), while Polyester, nylon, or olefin (polypropylene) are strong, budget-friendly, and inherently stain resistant.
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Unlike many patio chairs, this lounger also includes the cushions, which are made with 100 percent olefin fabric filled with foam and fiber batting for comfy seating that stays plush with regular use.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
There are also plastics, largely made from chemicals like olefins that come from breaking of crude oil molecules.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
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Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Unlike many patio chairs, this lounger also includes the cushions, which are made with 100 percent olefin fabric filled with foam and fiber batting for comfy seating that stays plush with regular use.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
There are also plastics, largely made from chemicals like olefins that come from breaking of crude oil molecules.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Trending Video Watch the 2025 Met Gala Red Carpet Replay - Presented by eBay & 1800 Tequila
Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
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“Olefin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olefin. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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olefin
noun
ole·fin
ˈō-lə-fən 
: a chemical compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms that contains at least one double bond
especially
: any of various long-chain synthetic polymers (as of ethylene) used especially as textile fibers
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