Lloyd loom
How Lloyd loom is made
Lloyd Loom weave is made from twisted Kraft paper on the one hand, and Kraft paper spun around a steel wire on the other hand. With just the twisted paper as the warp and the steel and paper combination as the weft, Lloyd Loom is produced on rolls in just the same way as textiles. The Loom sheets are submerged in a bath of glue to ensure the firmness and are then cut to the proper size.
Subsequently, our highly skilled craftsmen shape and staple the loom sheets to the rattan or wooden furniture frames by hand, thus producing a smooth and attractive finish that will, unlike normal wicker, not snag clothing or skin.
Finally, each piece of furniture is painted in any of the Vincent Sheppard loom colours or in a RAL colour of your choice.
Vincent Sheppard is market leader in Lloyd loom furniture. Discover all about the history of Lloyd loom.
Characteristics Lloyd loom
Made from kraft paper woven around a steel wire.
The weave is smooth and does not scratch or snag clothing.
Strong and durable, exists since 1917.
Available in 26 standard colours or in any bespoke colour.
Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Ages beautifully.
Maintenance
Both our indoor and outdoor Lloyd Loom furniture can easily be maintained with a damp cloth and some natural, mild soap.
In order to be able to use Lloyd Loom for outside furniture as well, a specific technique was developed in order to make the material waterproof. Our outdoor Lloyd Loom models can thus simply be left outside, although we recommend storing them inside during cold or rainy periods.
Should scratches appear, we recommend using a touch-up paint designed for Lloyd loom. You can order touch-ups for all Vincent Sheppard loom colours on our webshop.
Touch-ups and glides
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