Why New Wave
Built different. Built to last.
Six things we do that other beach chair companies skip — and why it matters to the chair you're going to use for the next decade.
White Oak Frames, Ash Poles
Our chair frames are built from sustainably sourced North American White Oak, and our umbrella poles from sustainably sourced Ash. Both are finished with spar varnish, hand-applied in two coats.
- Chairs: sustainably sourced North American White Oak
- Umbrella poles: sustainably sourced Ash
- Spar varnish finish — 2 hand-applied coats
- Kiln-dried to <12% moisture content
- Sanded to 220 grit between coats
Marine-Grade Canvas
Our canvas is solution-dyed acrylic — the same fabric used in yacht sails and marina awnings. Color is locked in during fiber production, not printed on top, so it resists fading and won't peel or crack. It also resists mildew and dries in minutes.
- Solution-dyed — color goes all the way through
- Strong fade resistance in full sun
- Mildew and salt-spray resistant
- Quick-dry — fully dry in under 15 minutes
316 Stainless Steel Hardware
Our chairs use 316 stainless steel hardware, the marine grade, chosen to stand up to salt air. A fresh-water rinse after the beach keeps the pivots moving smoothly, and if a part ever needs replacing, you can get it from us.
- 316 stainless steel hardware
- Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure
- Replacement hardware available direct from us
Hand-Stitched Seams
Each seam is triple-locked by hand and inspected before the chair leaves the shop. We use heavy-duty UV-stabilized thread rated for outdoor exposure. No shortcuts here — a blown seam in year two is not acceptable.
- Triple-lock stitch on every seam
- UV-stabilized bonded polyester thread
- Hand-inspected before shipping
