This is not your Grandmas wicker! This manmade wicker is vinyl wicker. Vinyl furniture is made with 100% virgin vinyl and has no added "fillers." This ensures that our vinyl will remain soft and pliable through many years of use and will hold its shape. UV inhibitors are added to protect from sun damage and prevent excessive fading. This is placed over an aluminum frame, always assuring a rust free product. Buy it right and you're done!