Comparison Ost-Fran Deli vs Olsa Kvartet

The maximum load for which the product is designed, in other words, the maximum weight that it can be guaranteed to withstand without breaking. It is impossible to exceed this indicator: even if the structure does not break immediately, it can happen at any time.

The maximum load is selected taking into account the number of people for which the product is designed. At the same time, in multi-seat models, the weight of each individual person is taken with a significant margin — for example, a three-seat swing can have a limit of more than 300 kg, which allows even people of massive build to use furniture safely. However, anyway, compliance with the load will not hurt to clarify separately, and with a large user weight, this is especially true.

The height of the back provided in the design of the product. Usually, it is measured from the seat to the top edge of the backrest.

It makes sense to specifically look for high (80 cm or more) backs if you want to get furniture with support under the back of your head.

The material and design of the seat provided in the product. The same design, usually, has a back.

— Spring block. The base of the seat is made of springs connected into cells — usually in the form of characteristic hexagonal "honeycombs". It definitely requires a mattress, while in itself it can be quite soft and elastic.

— Metal mesh. The base of the seat is made of metal mesh, usually with quadrangular cells. It has high strength, it turns out to be somewhat more rigid than the spring block (see the relevant paragraph); the latter can be both a disadvantage and an advantage, depending on personal preference. Also requires a mattress.

— Wooden array. The base of the seat is made of wooden elements: for example, in a conventional swing (see "Type"), it may look like a set of parallel planks fixed across the seat. Some models with a similar design can be used without a mattress. At the same time, wood is somewhat inferior to metal in terms of reliability and durability, and therefore is rare.

— Wicker. The base of the seat, woven from natural or artificial wicker. This design is especially popular among hanging chairs (see "Type"), it allows you to give the product an original appearance and at the same time is quite durable and practical; usually in such cases, t...he weaving turns out to be quite large, and a soft tab is provided for comfort. Another advantage of such structures is their low weight, which makes it easy to move the chair from place to place — for example, under a canopy during the rain (the chairs are usually not equipped with their own canopies). A classic swing can also have a wicker base, in such cases flat fibers with frequent weave are sometimes used, on which you can sit quite comfortably without mattresses and other overlays.

— Textile. The base is in the form of a dense fabric, tightly stretched over the frame around the perimeter of the seat. Such products can be equipped with mattresses, but in general this is not necessary: a textile seat can be comfortably accommodated without pads, and some of these products initially assume this method of use. The disadvantage of this option can be called sensitivity to punctures and cuts: a sharp object can damage the fabric, and a tear that is not sewn up in time tends to increase over time.

The material of the mattress supplied with the product.

In this case, usually, it means the outer material of the mattress; the filler is specified separately (see the relevant paragraph).

— Acrylic. Synthetic acrylic fabric. It has good performance properties, resists dirt quite well and is easy to clean. At the same time, many people are wary of fully synthetic materials, and such a surface may not be very pleasant to the touch (in particular, it can be slippery). Therefore, acrylic is relatively rare.

— Cotton. Various types of cotton fabrics (except for coarse calico, it is usually indicated separately — see below). Cotton is a natural material, which is considered by many to be its key advantage. However, in addition to this, this option also has quite practical advantages: such a fabric looks good, is pleasant to the touch, removes moisture well and allows air to pass through, which ensures comfort for the person on it. On the other hand, cotton is quite difficult to clean from some contaminants, and can be noticeably more expensive than synthetic and mixed materials.

— Coarse calico. A variety of cotton (cotton) fabrics. Coarse calico has a smooth matte surface, quite pleasant both in appearance and to the touch; such a surface “breathes” well and passes moisture, making it quite comfortable to be on it. In addition, this material is considered hypoallergenic and has a fairly long service life, and wi...thout loss of presentation. The disadvantage of calico can be called a rather high cost.

— Polyester. Synthetic fibre based on polyester. Such fabrics are strong and durable, resist wear well and retain their presentation for a long time. On the other hand, synthetic fibre is less breathable and moisture-permeable than natural cotton, making it less comfortable.

— Cotton/polyester. Another variant of the name is polycotton. A blend of approximately equal parts cotton and polyester. See above for details on each of these materials; and the combination of the two results in higher wear resistance and easier cleaning than pure cotton, at a lower cost. On the other hand, polycotton does not “breathe” and let moisture through so well, and therefore is less comfortable and is considered more of a low-cost material.

— Blended fabric. Fabrics of mixed composition, consisting of fibers of different materials. Among other things, the combination of cotton / polyester described above is also a blended fabric, although, of course, this is not limited to this. The specific properties of such a fabric depend on the type and composition, these details in each case should be clarified separately. However, most often this option involves a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. This, on the one hand, reduces the cost and increases wear resistance, on the other hand, it worsens the permeability to air and moisture.

— Dralon. Material based on acrylic fibre (see above) with some modifications, in particular, impregnation with Teflon. It is highly hygienic and practical, resists dirt well, is easy to clean and dries quickly, and does not fade in the sun. The disadvantages of this material include the relatively high cost and synthetic origin, which does not suit everyone.

— Greta. Blended fabric based on a combination of cotton and polyester (see above). In fact, it is a kind of polycotton, with all its characteristic properties: on the one hand, it is durability, reliability and resistance to pollution, on the other hand, it has slightly less moisture and breathability than natural cotton. Note that "Greta" is a trademark of fabrics produced by certain factories, and specifically such fabrics among garden swings are extremely rare — "regular" polycotton without special designations is more often used.

— Gabardine. Classic gabardine is a fabric made of fine wool with a texture in the form of a characteristic oblique scar on the surface. This fabric is pleasant to the touch, but rather difficult to clean, it is desirable to protect it from contamination. In addition, some varieties of polyester fabrics are sometimes called gabardine (see above); this option is considered budgetary and is used mainly in inexpensive mattresses.

— Oxford. Oxford is a special fabric that has the type of weaving "gunny" ("Panamanian"), which is why a characteristic pattern of small squares is formed on the surface. The original Oxford has a natural composition and was originally used for sewing men's shirts; however, in addition, such a fabric can be woven from synthetic fibers — nylon or polyester. In the case of garden swings, the specific composition of Oxford should be specified separately.

— Tapestry (jacquard fabric). Material specially designed for furniture upholstery, based on synthetics, which easily withstands high mechanical loads, and also has water-repellent properties and UV resistance. Most often, the tapestry is represented by a heavy dense fabric, on the surface of which a complex pattern is made, which is called jacquard weaving.

Texilk. Fully synthetic olefin fabric. This material has a high level of wear resistance. The fabric is non-hygroscopic and UV resistant. Thanks to the synthetic base, texilk is not susceptible to mold development. Great for outdoor placement.

The thickness of the filler used in the complete swing mattress.

With the same material (see “Mattress filler”), a thicker mattress is softer, sitting through it does not feel the same way; this is especially important if metal mesh or springs are used as a support (see "Seat"). On the other hand, greater thickness has a corresponding effect on weight, price and ease of movement. Therefore, manufacturers in each case try to choose the thickness in such a way as to achieve the optimal ratio between these moments, and in general, this characteristic is more of a reference than practically significant.

The material from which the awning mounted on the swing is made.

The awning is intended mainly for protection from the sun's rays, but it can also be useful as protection from light rain. The materials from which it is made can be as follows:

— Oxford. The name "oxford" is used for different types of fabrics, but they all have one common feature — weaving of the "gunny" ("Panamanian") type, forming a texture in the form of characteristic squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. As for the composition, in the case of awnings in Oxford fabrics, synthetic fibre is usually used — nylon or polyester. Both of these materials have high density, durability, resistance to temperature extremes and pollution, ease of cleaning and moisture resistance. At the same time, nylon is generally somewhat stronger, and polyester tolerates exposure to sunlight better and does not tend to stretch when wet.

— Polyester. Synthetic material based on polyester fibers. Thanks to a number of advantages, it is one of the most popular materials in "street" and tourist equipment, including awnings for garden swings. In particular, polyester is durable, tolerates temperature changes well, does not fade under sunlight and does not stretch when wet (unlike another similar material — nylon), repels moisture well and can be made practically waterproof, resistant to dirt and easy to clean from them. .

— Polyester. The term "polyester" is used...by some manufacturers and sellers to refer to regular polyester; see above for more details.

— Cotton. Natural fabric, which is primarily valued for its high degree of environmental friendliness and hypoallergenic properties. The main distinguishing feature is the ability to "breathe" freely. In the manufacture of awnings (covers) for garden furniture / swings, Teflon-impregnated cotton is most often used, which additionally boasts water-repellent properties and is highly resistant to the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

— Cotton/polyester. A fabric that combines cotton and the polyester described above in approximately equal proportions. Such material is considered more natural than the polyester described above, and is valued by some users precisely for this; in addition, it has a less slippery and shiny surface than pure synthetic fibre, and in some cases looks neater. At the same time, in terms of strength, moisture resistance and other practical properties, such a fabric is inferior to polyester, and therefore is relatively rare.

— Polycotton. One of the names for a fabric that combines cotton and polyester. See above for more details on this combination.

— Texilk. Synthetic fabric that is created on the basis of olefin. This material is great for stationary outdoor placement. Textile fabric does not fade or mold, it shows high resistance to various kinds of mechanical stress. The material can be subjected to repeated washing, it dries quickly and does not lose its original shape.

Availability in a product of an adjustable back.

This function is found mainly in classic swings (see "Type"). It means that the angle of the backrest can be changed as desired. The number of backrest positions can be different; however, anyway, this function provides additional comfort and expands the possibilities for customizing furniture to your tastes.

Note that the ability to tilt the backrest to a horizontal position is not considered an adjustment, this is a separate function — see "Reclining backrest".

The type of support provided in the design of the swing.

— Legs. Classic legs are supports that are in contact with the ground only at certain points. There are usually four legs. One of the advantages of such supports is that they are easier to adjust to an uneven surface: three legs will contact the ground anyway, and an additional stand can be provided for the fourth. On the other hand, for the same weight of the structure, the legs have a smaller contact area than the arches and exert a higher pressure; because of this, on soft ground, the structure may sag, and on a delicate surface (for example, fragile paving slabs), the likelihood of damage to this coating increases. In addition, such supports are somewhat inferior to arcs in terms of strength and reliability.

— Arc. Supports in the form of arcs, usually placed on the sides of the structure. The main advantage of such devices over legs is their high strength and reliability, which allows them to carry higher loads at a comparable cost and weight. In addition, the arches give less pressure on the ground and do not sag as much in soft ground. On the other hand, for a reliable installation of such a design, a flat surface is required, the presence of irregularities can significantly complicate the task.

— Legs and arc. Products that combine two types of supports...— both legs and an arc. For details on each variety, see the relevant paragraphs. And their combination is usually implemented as follows: the front supports are made in the form of legs, and an arc is provided at the back for the entire width of the seat. In general, this is a rather specific option, used infrequently.

— Circle. An option exclusively used in hanging chairs (see "Type") — support in the form of a round base. This option is considered perhaps the most convenient for chairs that have a seat in the form of an egg-shaped base with a soft tab: a bar bent at the top is attached to the circle, on which the “egg” is hung. However, it must be borne in mind that such a base can only stand stably on a flat surface.

— No support. Products supplied without a support at all — it is supposed to be selected separately. This configuration is convenient for those who want to choose a stand at their discretion — or plan to hang furniture from a tree, roof or other impromptu support. However, such features are rarely critical, and the process of finding support and suspension can be quite lengthy and troublesome. Therefore, this option has not received much distribution.

The thickness of the profile used in the frame of the product, in other words, is the thickness of the main parts from which the frame is made.

Ceteris paribus, a thicker profile is more durable, reliable and massive (and therefore stable), but also more expensive and inconvenient to transport.