B&B Italia Ray Outdoor lounge chair 85 cm

B&B Italia Ray Outdoor lounge chair 85 cm

Ray Outdoor collection by B&B Italia

After its great success indoors, the Ray seating by Antonio Citterio is now also available for outdoor use. The collection comprises the two versions "Natural" and "Fabric", which differ in their weave patterns and materials.

Ray Outdoor Fabric

The Ray Outdoor Fabric collection is characterised by a weave of UV-resistant and weather-resistant polypropylene straps. These straps come in a wide colour palette developed specifically for outdoor use, with shades ranging from turquoise, blue, grass green and tortora through to a strong bordeaux red. The seating is available with aluminium feet as well as with a teak base. The collection offers sofas in two depths plus various modules such as end elements, chaise longue and armchairs. A lounger with castors is available exclusively in the "Fabric" collection.

Ray Outdoor Natural

The Ray Outdoor Natural collection features a rope-like weave reminiscent of abaca, giving it a harmonious, natural appearance. The Textilene material used is ideally suited to outdoor use. This range, too, offers seating with aluminium feet or a teak base. It comprises sofas in two depths and various modules that can be combined into versatile seating arrangements.

Technical details

• Materials: UV-resistant polypropylene fibre (Fabric), Textilene (Natural)
• Colours: turquoise, blue, grass green, tortora, bordeaux red
• Frames: aluminium or teak
• Models: sofas, end elements, chaise longue, armchairs, lounger
• Seat and back cushions are mandatory
• A protective cover is recommended

Dimensions (W × D × H)
85 × 85 × 65 cm

Please note: if the products are placed outdoors and are not used for longer periods, we recommend packing them in a waterproof protective cover.

Fabrics without treatment (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 the fabrics 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 water-repellent treatment (ECATE - ELCE - EOS - LEILA - LOREO - SILEA)

The water-repellent treatment is permanent and can only be applied to polyester fabrics (PL - Elce, Loreo, Silea) or to acrylic fabrics (PC - Ecate, Eos, Leila). Its greatest advantage is that the fabric fibres become completely impermeable without the appearance, the handle, the effect or the breathability of the fabric being affected in any way. Because the fabric is water-repellent it does not become damp, but this does not mean that the fabric is impermeable, as its reverse side is not given the waterproof treatment. The acrylic fabrics (PC - Ecate, Eos, Leila) emphasise a softness comparable to that of indoor covers.

Fabrics with water-resistant treatment (ELEO - ELETTO - EPEO - ERIA - EVO)

These fabrics, too, are stabilised polypropylene for outdoor use. The difference from the untreated fabrics is that they are given a waterproof treatment on the reverse: a polyurethane film is applied to the back of the fabric, ensuring that no water can pass through. The visible side becomes damp, while the inside is protected against liquids penetrating. Please note that the waterproof fabrics are not 100% impermeable; if the fabrics are frequently and lengthily exposed to water (for example during heavy rainfall), tarpaulins should be used to protect the product and to prevent water entering through the seams and wetting the upholstery. The polyurethane film remains stable 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 high resistance to weathering, germs, abrasion and stains, which also makes it suitable for contract use. 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 penetrating the cushions.