The Flexible Storage Group will be introducing the company’s revolutionary Duck Covers at Casual Market this fall. The innovative line of outdoor and patio furniture covers prevents pools of water and debris from forming on the surfaces. The hidden secret, the Duck Dome. The patented Duck Dome is an integrated air bag which aids in reducing the contact between the cover and furniture. Essentially, the dome enables air to circulate freely around the furniture by elevating the cover, preventing mold and mildew from forming.

Instead of using the traditional polyester fabric to create the covers, Flexible Storage Group’s Duck Covers are made from an inventive multi-layered, non-woven fabric. Moreover, the Duck Covers are waterproof, lightweight, breathable, eco-friendly, and fade resistant. Additionally, to ensure furniture is well protected, the Duck Dome airbag is held in place with four nylon tie-down ropes to secure the dome before the cover is placed on top.

Duck Domes come standard with all Duck Covers. The domes inflate in 90 seconds or less with the company’s handheld, rechargeable inflator. Flexible Storage Group’s Duck Covers are designed to cover a variety of outdoor furniture pieces. From tables and chairs to grills and lounge chairs, no piece will be subjected to outdoor weathering!

Retailers, this product is a homeowner’s dream. Be sure to visit Flexible Storage Group’s booth (8-1073) at Casual Market. To learn more about the Duck Covers and Duck Domes, visit the company’s website at www.flexiblesg.com.

Part of Seasonal Living’s ethos is “never follow the crowd.” The Austin-based boutique pushes itself to design and source collections that push prevailing definitions of design and mass-market product offerings. As a result, they’ve been able to develop fresh and cutting-edge indoor/outdoor furniture and decorative accessories that consumers crave.

Next month, the company will unveil the Halo collection, designed by Louis A. Lara, at Chicago’s Casual Market. This is the first collaboration between the award-winning Seasonal Living and the renowned designer. The outcome is bold works of utilitarian art. According to Gary Pettitt, owner and director of design for Seasonal Living, the innovative Halo collection is unlike anything already in the marketplace and is at home in both residential and commercial environments, both indoors and outdoors.

The Halo collection is comprised of a floating woven backrest that appears to hover like a halo around a simple upholstered seat. All are supported by stainless steel legs complemented by a loose pillow for lumbar support that can be in the same or a different color than the seat. Halo is available in a wide variety of unique synthetic woven fabrics and colors. The collection includes a lounge chair, loveseat, sofa, and various ottomans. The ottomans feature a unique flip-top design that allows them to be easily converted into low tables. Visit www.seasonalliving.com to learn more about the Halo collection and to see it in-person, stop by booth #8-4030 at Casual Market.

Traditional style meets unique modern flair in the new Torbay outdoor collection from Oxford Garden. The family-operated company, known for its clean, timeless outdoor furniture designs, will feature Torbay as well as several additional new products at Casual Market Sept. 12-15. Torbay is a sturdy, all-weather resin wicker collection, designed to fit all Oxford Garden tables. Available in an antique finish, the collection also features a powder-coated frame and a sculpted back for extra comfort.

With the introduction of a new 6-foot bench, Oxford Garden is also adding to its Classic collection, which includes furnishings designed with straight lines for a traditional feel. Built to last, the bench is handcrafted from shorea, a tropical hard wood that is comparable to teak, that resists rot and bug infestation. The deep seat and ergonomically curved seat enhances comfort. Retailers and media members, to see more photos of Oxford Garden’s new products for 2012, visit the company’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/oxfordgarden?sk=wall/.You can also find additional information on the website at http://www.oxfordgarden.com/.

Protégé Casual will be exhibiting at Casual Market this year. The company’s collection of outdoor casual furniture embodies cutting-edge, fashion-forward designs with an emphasis on quality craftsmanship. In addition, Protégé Casual’s wide variety of outdoor furniture lines focuses on comfort and ergonomics. With over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space, Protégé Casual designs and creates outdoor furniture using new age equipment as well as applying century-old hand techniques. The company’s outdoor collections offer retail partners high-quality products at a great value.

The new Tuscan Collection from Protégé Casual incorporates attributes from upcoming industry trends. The simplistic design and comfort focus of this beautiful cast aluminum Mediterranean style collection would make a wonderful addition to any residential or commercial outdoor space. While both dining and deep-seating are available with Tuscan, the breadth of tables and variety of full cast aluminum fire-pits puts this collection on the top of the list. Additionally, Protégé Casual also offers a selection of stylish cushions to complete the look.

Retailers and media members, stop by Protégé Casual’s booth (7-8120) at the show to catch a glimpse of the company’s new Tuscan Collection. For more information about Protégé Casual, visit www.protegecasual.com.

A portable and completely customizable line of spas, Elemental is a fantastic amalgamation of design and functionality. Constructed from water-based, eco-friendly materials, the spas are available in a plethora of colors including Snow, Moss and Canyon, as well as a “design-your-own” white Canvas model. The two-seat tubs were created with materials and textures to fit virtually any outdoor space. With a width of 32 inches and a dry weight of only 350 pounds, Elemental fits through a standard doorway, plugs into a 120 V outlet, and is as much at home on apartment patios and balconies as it is in expansive outdoor rooms.

Each spa also comes with an easy-to-use matching cover, aluminum bases and accent pieces and is equipped with high-efficiency LED exterior lights. To learn more about Elemental, as well as the company’s other innovative product lines, visit www.d1spas.com.

The design allows the chair to complement any of Kingsley-Bate’s teak dining tables. It also coordinates beautifully with several other pieces offered in the Westport line, including a sectional sofa, chaise, coffee table, and a deep seating lounge chair with an ottoman. A required cushion (not shown) is sold separately and made with durable Sunbrella® or Outdura® fabric.

The Westport dining chair is stocked in sea salt wicker, but available by special order in natural brown, textured charcoal and black. To learn more about Kingsley-Bate, one of America’s leading manufacturers of outdoor teak furniture and accessories, be sure to visit www.kingsleybate.com.

Padma’s Plantation, founded in 1997, is known for its use of natural materials such as rattan, wicker, seagrass, and rattan peel. Headquartered in a 42,000 square foot warehouse in Batavia, Ill., the firm consistently offers cutting-edge designs that call to mind a relaxed island vacation, the sophisticated yet earthy décor of a plantation in British Colonial West Indies, and the casual ambience of Latin America.

This September, the company will introduce a new outdoor line at Casual Market that follows a growing trend of durable, stone-like materials used in outdoor furniture. The Outdoor Concave Collection is crafted of sturdy glass-fiber reinforced concrete that will outlast traditional cast concrete at nearly half the weight. The collection pairs an old world feel with simple, architecturally-inspired shapes.

Family owned and operated, Padma’s Plantation focuses on quality and affordability. The company’s designs can be found in giftware, home décor, furniture and garden stores, and major retailers such as R.C. Wiley, Robb & Stucky and Jordan’s. For more information about the company and the new Outdoor Concave Collection, be sure to visit www.padmasplantation.com. And, for designers and retailers headed to Casual Market, be sure to see Padma’s Plantation in showroom 15-117 and ask the staff there more about their lines.

Ratana Home and Floral is bringing a new flare to this year’s Casual Market, the Casablanca Collection. The company, founded in 1980, offers customers an impressive array of unique and timeless outdoor furniture designs. Ratana Home and Floral’s casual furniture collections range from traditional, transitional and contemporary designs to match individual homeowners’ outdoor design styles. In addition, Ratana Home and Floral strives to design and create environmentally friendly products in order to conserve the global ecosystem. All resins and aluminum frames are 100% recyclable and non-toxic chemicals are used during the powder-coating process.

The Casablanca Collection is a design of simplicity and clarity. Crafted from all-weather graphite with black color “Sunloom” resin and hand woven over an aluminum frame, this outdoor furniture set is a must see at this year’s Casual Market. To learn more about the Ratana Home and Floral’s sustainability efforts or the Casablanca Collection, visit the company’s website at www.ratana.com.

In 2010, Gensun Casual Living, a family owned company, earned the Manufacturer Leadership Award for cast aluminum products. The company produces high-quality, highly-detailed affordable outdoor furniture for residential and commercial outdoor spaces. Most of the collections from Gensun Casual Living are crafted from cast aluminum or cast and extruded aluminum available in cushion, sling or outdoor wicker. Each product comes with a 15-year residential and 5-year commercial warranty.

This year, Gensun Casual Living will be exhibiting at Casual Market. The company will debut a new and exciting product, the Lotus Café Chair. The design features a contemporary rendition of traditional floral detailed furnishings. The stackable Lotus Café chair was designed to reflect modern style floral patterns and jewelry designs.

Designers and retailers, if you’re attending Casual Market stop by Gensun Casual Living’s showroom (16 – 116) to view the company’s new Lotus Café Chair as well as other outdoor furniture designs. For additional information about Gensun Casual Living, visit www.gensuncasual.com.

OW Lee was established in Pasadena, California, by Oddist W. Lee in 1947 as a wrought-iron gate manufacturer for luxurious estates in Southern California. Due to an increase of requests for outdoor, high-end patio furniture, Oddist shifted focus solely to designing and selling outdoor furniture. Since Oddist’s retirement, his son Bob and Bob’s wife Beverly have established OW Lee as a reputable casual furniture manufacturer. In 2008, Bob and Beverly Lee received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association. Now, the third generation of Oddist’s has continued the tradition. This year, OW Lee will be showcasing the company’s new Tamarack Collection of outdoor furniture at Casual Market.