Why should resin furniture not be bought at retail for commercial use?

The products sold at retail are for residential use only. Even Grosfillex's retail furniture is not designed nor recommended for commercial use.
Grosfillex furniture sold at retail is labeled "for residential use only" and carries a one year consumer product warranty.

What makes Grosfillex's commercial resin furniture different than the resin furniture sold at retail?

Commercial furniture comes in different styles and colors specifically designed, built, and tested for intensive food service use and hospitality environments.
It is available only from authorized food service equipment and/or hospitality dealers.
It generally carries a three-year manufacturer's commercial warranty (depending on the furniture category) compared to a one-year warranty for products sold at retail.
Other resin furniture manufacturers or importers market the same products through any and all channels of distribution: retail and contract. Grosfillex does not. Grosfillex makes a clear distinction between residential furniture sold at retail for residential use and commercial furniture sold through food service and hospitality dealers for non-residential use. All chairs and chaise lounges sold by the Contract Division of Grosfillex® are ASTM rated class B, suitable for commercial use.

What makes Grosfillex resin different from other plastic furniture?

Some manufacturers use one "recipe" to manufacture all their resin products. Grosfillex however, uses special blend of raw materials for each product, depending on the product's flexibility, durability and safety requirements. Also Grosfillex does not use recycled plastic products purchased from outside sources to  manufacture their furniture.

Is this furniture made in the USA?

Yes, most of this furniture is made in Robesonia, PA.

What is resin?

Resin is a blend of several ingredients including polypropylene, calcium, pigments and chemical additives.
Polypropylene, a by-product of the oil refining process, gives the product its resistance to most common food stains, moisture, salt air and chlorine It will not trap nor harbor germs, fungi or bacteria. Calcium carbonate or talc give the product its rigidity. Pigments give the product its color. Chemical additives provide resistance to static build-up, fading, heat and ultra-violet light.
Grosfillex may also include polyproplene copolymer in the formulation of furniture where resilience and resistance to repeated use is needed.

Is this furniture made of recycled plastic material?

Grosfillex furniture is made of 100% first quality prime materials. In order to reduce their production cost, other manufacturers may use compound recycled plastic materials for all or a part of their resin formulation. They may also use excessive amounts of calcium carbonate to reduce their costs and/or make the product feel heavier. This practice always results in inferior products with no guarantee of quality consistency nor performance for any type of end-use. It also makes the product unsafe, more brittle, and more prone to breakage or failure – Grosfillex® only recycles small amounts of their own “regrind” from their second quality production.

Will the furniture fade in the sun?

Grosfillex uses the most advanced ultra-violet light stabilizers to resist discoloration by the sunlight, twice as long as retail-grade plastic furniture.

Is this furniture packaged for LTL and drop shipments?

Yes. Grosfillex packages its tables and chairs specifically to minimize the risk of freight damages. Low stacks of resin chairs on wide pallets increase the stability of the stack and facilitate handling with fork trucks.
Most retail plastic chairs are packaged on small skids, the size of the chair footprint, only suitable for transportation in full trucks of that one product.
Grosfillex is the only resin furniture manufacturer who also packages all chairs in 4 per carton. This packaging greatly facilitates handling and storage by stocking dealers.

Are Grosfillex molded melamine tabletops suitable for food service use?

Yes Melamine is the chemical polymer used to make ashtrays and dinnerware. It resists scratches, cigarette burns, food stains, hot plates, repeated cleaning and fading from the sun.

Are Grosfillex molded melanine tabletops suitable for outdoor use?

Yes. Ice, rain, snow, or sunlight will not damage the tabletops. Of course, storing your furniture in a protected area during the off-season will keep your furniture looking new that much longer.

Are Grosfillex melamine tabletops made of particle board?

No, Grosfillex tabletops are not high-pressure laminates of particle board glued to a sheet of decorated plastic laminate. They are molded from a material made of melamine impregnated wood chips and melamine impregnated surface paper, fusion-bonded to resist delaminating and water penetration.

What makes Grosfillex different from other resin furniture manufacturers?

Grosfillex is commited to designing, building and selling brand name, safe and innovative resin furniture specifically made for the food service and hospitality customer. Grosfillex is the only resin furniture manufacturer in North America to have dedicated an entire Division to this market, with a full network of sales professionals, professional dealers and distributors, factory warehouses and specific products for over 20 years.

Is this furniture available to ship all the product immediately?

Yes, Grosfillex carries stock in full masterpacks at two warehouses in Lebanon, PA. Grosfillex's quick-ship program allows an average delivery time of seven to ten business days from receipt of the order, plus transit time.

How can I clean Grosfillex commercial resin furniture?

Grosfillex resin furniture is easy to maintain by following these simple cleaning tips. Use a mild detergent such as dish soap, mixed with water and applied with a soft cloth for most common dirt and stains. Murphy's Oil Soap® is highly recommended because it is chemically neutral. Just like Grosfillex furniture! NEVER use any cleaner with an abrasive scouring pad. It will scratch the finish which will make the product more prone to staining. A patch test should be conducted prior to cleaning stubborn stains or scuff marks on an inconspicuous area of the furniture. Star brite®, WD-40®, Goo Gone® will often remove stubborn stains. A 10% solution of vinegar or bleach is also recommended. Careful application of mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol followed by immediate rinsing is also recommended. While solvents are not generally recommended, careful application on sticky, sap-like, or carbon-based stains immediately rinsed off with clean water will work as a last resort.

Are Grosfillex umbrellas and cushions colorfast?

Grosfillex commercial grade outdoor fabrics, when tested for fade resistance in compliance with ASTM G53.96 standard, provides twice the recommended performance of the American Casual Furniture Fabrics Association (ACFFA). Grosfillex® new Outdura® solution dyed acrylic fabrics provide umbrellas with the best color fastness and quality in the industry – carries a limited 5-year warranty from the manufacturer.
Grosfillex commercial outdoor fabrics are naturally stain resistant fabrics. To maintain beauty and insure long life, wipe up spills as quickly as possible with an absorbent cloth.

How can I clean Grosfillex cushions and fabrics?

Remove any loose dirt or particles with a dry, soft brush or towel. Clean regularly with a mild soapy solution and warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clear water to remove all soap and allow to air dry. The fabrics do not promote mold or mildew growth, however dirt or standing water will support these organisms.
A chlorine bleach solution will kill mildew or organisms and can be used without affecting fabric color or strength.
Do not use pine oil cleaners.