Wicker Laundry Basket

A wicker laundry basket is a type of laundry basket woven from natural fiber, it is an alternative to conventional laundry basket used. It serves the same purpose as a wicker hamper, to collect and store clothes for laundry. Customers opt for a wicker hamper basket because it adds an exotic look to the home decor.

Materials used in making wicker basket laundry

Wicker laundry baskets are made from natural materials such as rattan, bamboo, seagrass, and willow. Rattan materials are flexible to use, and they give an aesthetic style, but it is readily affordable. Customers who seek exotic looks, most often source for wicker hampers made of rattan material to showcase their class and style. Bamboo materials are often used to make wicker basket laundry, this is affordable for customers and serves the general purpose of purchase. It is lightweight and can be sustained. Proper treatment is needed to avoid damage. Seagrass material of a wicker hamper is rare to find, but when obtained, are excellent choices for classy customers as they are durable without any treatment. For low maintenance and good resistance to weather, a synthetic material such as polyethene is used for a wicker hamper.

Customers look out for materials that are durable with small openings around the body structure of the wicker. These small openings allow air to enter into the clothes to avoid odor in the surroundings. Wicker laundry baskets can be woven by customers, they can add their unique style to suit their preferences. The choice of a customer for a wicker laundry basket at home is influenced by the aesthetic style it adds to the surroundings. Wicker clothes hampers can also be painted or adorned with a touch of any color to suit the decoration in the home.

Types of wicker basket laundry

There are different types of wicker basket laundry, one of which includes the open-top wicker laundry baskets. These are wicker hampers without a lid. There are also the wicker hamper baskets with a lid, these are woven to have a lid. They can be woven separately from the basket or made together with the basket. Examples are wicker laundry baskets with lids and wicker clothes baskets with lids. There are other types of wicker basket laundry with divided hampers, narrow baskets, decorative baskets, foldable baskets, etc. Wicker laundry baskets with handles are one of the best because the handles serve as a carriage to the laundry room. Some wicker laundry baskets with linen are also a type of wicker basket laundry. The linen is used to avoid direct contact of clothes with the basket. The linens can be removed when dirty and washed.

Uses of wicker basket laundry

To avoid mildew and the growth of mold in dirty clothes, wicker laundry baskets are used. This allows for air to enter the cloth, making it breathable. The wicker hamper basket can be kept in the laundry room or bedroom, this adds warmth and natural texture to the room. Beyond the use of a wicker laundry basket for storing dirty clothes, it can also be used for storing toys, newspapers, storage for old items, etc.