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Ray Outdoor Fabric

Name: Ray Outdoor Fabric
Brand: B&B Italia

Outdoor version of the Ray system with a polypropylene interlacing, by Antonio Citterio, 2017

Designer

Antonio Citterio

Brand

B&B Italia

Dimensions

2350 × 650 × 1010 mm

Year

2017

Materials

Tubular aluminium and aluminium profiles with polyester powder paintingShaped polyurethaneSolotex fibreVisco-elastic polyurethaneWater repellent polyester fibre coverPolypropylene fibre braid (interlacing)Die-cast aluminium and extrusions with polyester powder painting (feet)Thermoplastic material (ferrules)PES fabric coated on one side in PU (waterproof cover cloth)

Finishes

Anthracite painted

Colors

Acid green polypropylene interlacingBlue polypropylene interlacingBordeaux polypropylene interlacingDove grey polypropylene interlacingTurquoise polypropylene interlacing

Official product information

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Description

Overview

Ray Outdoor Fabric is the 2017 outdoor version of the Ray seating system by Antonio Citterio. Its sides and back carry an interlacing ribbon pattern in UV- and weather-resistant polypropylene fibre, and the sofas come in two depths with modular elements.

Construction

Frame: aluminium tube and profiles, polyester powder painted
Upholstery: shaped polyurethane, Solotex fibre and visco-elastic polyurethane, water repellent polyester fibre cover
Interlacing: polypropylene fibre braid
Feet: die-cast aluminium and extrusions, polyester powder painted
Cover: fabric, limited categories only

Specifications

RF235 sofa: W 235 × D 101 × H 65 cm
RFL235 deep sofa: W 235 × D 111 × H 65 cm

Story

Ray moves outdoors

The page says that, after its success indoors, the Ray seating system now includes the Ray Outdoor Fabric version. The interlacing ribbon pattern is made of polypropylene fibre resistant to UV rays and weathering, and the range of colours is described as particularly suitable for outdoor environments.

Ray Outdoor Fabric elements on a terrace facing the sea Image source: B&B Italia — Ray Outdoor Fabric · © B&B Italia and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy

A seating system

The system includes sofas available in two depths, modular elements, an armchair and a lounger with wheels.

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