B&B Italia Erica lounge sofa 170 cm

B&B Italia Erica garden sofa / lounge sofa 170 cm

Available as a two-seater or three-seater outdoor sofa, Erica offers a technological mix of extruded and die-cast aluminium elements. Its lightness and refined design make it ideal for both public and private settings, combining ergonomic comfort with strength for outdoor use. The seat and back cushions guarantee comfort and relaxation. The frames are available in three finishes and are combined with a weave of polypropylene fibres with a high-strength inner core for outdoor use. Erica is a comprehensive seating series that also includes an armchair, a small armchair and a chair.

Models
Polypropylene weave: ANTHRACITE / frame: ANTHRACITE
Polypropylene weave: TORTORA / frame: TORTORA
Polypropylene weave: TORTORA / frame: WHITE

• Technological mix of extruded and die-cast aluminium
• Ergonomic comfort with seat, back and lumbar cushions (mandatory)
• Frames available in three finishes

Dimensions (W × D × H)
170 × 86 × 65.5 cm

PLEASE NOTE: if the products are placed outdoors and left unused for longer periods, we recommend packing them into a waterproof protective cover.

Untreated fabrics (AGATE - EFESO - ELIDE - LESIA - LINDOS - LIPARI - SAMOS)
These fabrics underline the comfort of the products, as they are comparable to indoor covers in softness and breathability, even though the fibres used are stabilised polypropylene (PP - Agate, Efeso, Elide, Lesia, Lipari, Samos) or polyester (PL - Lindos) for outdoor use. Furniture covered in these fabrics needs more careful maintenance, as they absorb water even though the waterproof inner cover does form a certain barrier. Under extreme conditions (heavy and prolonged rain) there is nevertheless a risk of water penetrating the cushions.

Fabrics with a water-repellent treatment (ECATE - ELCE - EOS - LEILA - LOREO - SILEA)
The water-repellent treatment is a permanent treatment and can only be used on polyester fabrics (PL - Elce, Loreo, Silea) or on acrylic fabrics (PC - Ecate, Eos, Leila). Its greatest advantage is that the fabric fibres become completely impermeable without the appearance, handle, effect and breathability of the fabric being impaired in any way. Because the fabric is water-repellent it does not become damp, but that does not mean the fabric is impermeable, as the reverse side is not given the waterproof treatment. The acrylic fabrics (PC - Ecate, Eos, Leila) underline a softness comparable to indoor covers.

Fabrics with a water-resistant treatment (ELEO - ELETTO - EPEO - ERIA - EVO)
These fabrics are likewise stabilised polypropylene for outdoor use. The difference from the untreated fabrics is that their reverse side is given a waterproof treatment: a polyurethane film is applied to the back of the fabric which prevents water from penetrating. The visible side becomes damp while the inner side is protected against liquids entering. Please note that the waterproof fabrics are not 100% impermeable; if the fabrics are frequently and lengthily exposed to water (for example in heavy rainfall), covers should be used to protect the product and to prevent water entering through the seams and wetting the upholstery. The polyurethane film remains resistant even after numerous wash cycles and can therefore be described as a permanent finish.

Waterproof fabrics (ALCEO)
Alceo is a waterproof fabric from the nautical sector with a high resistance to weathering, germs, abrasion and stains, which makes it suitable for contract use as well. It is a waterproof fabric that prevents water from penetrating. The textile was developed specifically for outdoor use without particular maintenance effort: a damp sponge is enough to remove stains, and dry dirt can simply be brushed off. Alceo is able to retain its original appearance with minimal care and prevents water from entering the cushions.