Vinyl - 12oz

Vinyl - 18oz (Best Seller)

Which material should I choose?

If you are trying to choose between the 18oz and 12oz vinyl material please choose based on your environment. For regular weather conditions the 12oz vinyl is a great material at a slightly less expensive price. If you are going to experience heavy weather conditions such as heavy snow, heavy rain, and lots of wind then please choose the 18oz vinyl material.

What is the texture like on the material?

Vinyl material is not a fabric, rather it is a PVC material which is very slick. The video below can give you an idea of the appearance and how water just rolls off of the material.

What is the warranty?

Our 18oz covers have a 5  year manufacturer's warranty and the 12oz has a 3 year manufacturer's warranty.

What is the most common material?

90% of the covers ALCO sells are made out of the 18oz Vinyl. While both materials are very strong and have the same appearance most customers choose the thicker material.

Are they easy to clean?

Yes. In fact vinyl is a material which is very slick making it easy to clean unlike other polyester covers which are similar to canvas. Canvas harbors mold and stains that are very hard to wipe off unlike the ALCO Vinyl custom furniture covers which are slick.

How strong are they?

22oz vinyl is actually what is used on soft sided semi trailer trucks you see on the highway, so you know that it is an extremely durable and long-lasting material. We make our covers out of 12 and 18 oz vinyl, which is slightly thinner so that it is more flexible and not so stiff. Same material, just a thinner weight.

Appearance is Important

Your backyard is an extension of your home, so naturally you want it to be as comfortable as the rest of the house is. Whether you already have a patio set that you love and you need to protect it, or you are planning to buy new patio furniture and want to keep it clean and usable for years to come, you need a high-quality cover for the table and chairs that help to create your home’s outdoor entertainment area.

Big Box Store Covers Vs ALCO Fitted Covers

Big box stores and online retailers sell a one-size-fits-all furniture cover that most often times ship in from China. They generally look terrible once installed because you have to purchase a cover that is too large so that it fits. The problem is that it looks like a tarp has been thrown over your furniture. Another problem from purchasing a cover that is to large is that it results in water pooling up on the cover due to all the folds from that extra material.  With ALCO, your covers are made right here in the United States and ALCO covers are made per the actual size you need! Its a better fit and a better appearance. If you own something that is valuable enough to cover, then cover it right!

Water-Resistant Seams

When buying custom furniture covers for your patio, you want to be sure it will keep your possessions safe, clean, and dry. But, did you know when you sew, the holes the needle creates in the fabric can leave your cover susceptible to leaks? Big box stores don't tell you their covers can leak at these stitching points in heavy rain. So, at the seams you get drip marks on your furniture. That is why ALCO offers water-resistant stitching sealing which covers the stitching on the inside of the cover so rain and moisture can't get in and damage your furniture.

Our Covers Are Water-Resistant

While our covers use high-grade vinyl to stop water pools from penetrating it, we cannot guarantee moisture from seeping in through the seams. To completely avoid trapped moisture, it is advisable to choose a cover which has a tight fit and is a few inches shorter than the covered item (for air circulation). Another thing you could do is place an air bag at low points of the cover. By doing that, you will create an incline which will allow water to safely run off

Use Vinyl And Not Fabric Covers

The best protecting against water is found in vinyl covers which ALCO specializes in. Vinyl allows water droplets to bead up and slide down the furniture cover before it has time to soak through due to the slick surface. Polyester blends are also common, but their waterproofing treatment can wear off or ends up becoming brittle and then cracking. This allows water that sits on the cover to drip through or the cover stays wet after it rains. The resulting exposure could mean you spend even more on a new cover or on replacing or fixing damaged furniture. Nearly every patio furniture cover on the market claims it is waterproof, but when put to the test, most people find that “waterproof” means it only stands up to a slight drizzle. When the rain really starts to fall, your furniture can get soaked. It is important you pick a material that can withstand heavy rains. Alco offers only high-grade vinyl that holds up to the elements!

Tie Downs And Splits

Standard off the shelf covers often are lacking ties to secure the patio furniture cover.  But what happens when the weather is accompanied by high or gusty winds? With no means of keeping the cover tied down or tightened at the base the cover could blow away. If you are not home at the time your cover and your cushions could be blow away and the furniture exposed to the elements. This could result in thousands of dollars in damage and the need to replace the furniture. For this reason, it’s important to ensure you purchase furniture covers that provide secure ties for each leg on every piece of furniture.

All tie downs and splits are manufactured with robust materials and have a limited warranty of three months

Elastic Bottom - Tie Down

Drawstring - Tie Down
(Best For Strong Wind)

Grommet Bottom - Tie Down

Velcro - Split

Zipper - Split