SLINGS - HOW TO MEASURE PATIO CHAIRS

How To Measure Your Patio Furniture for New Patio Chair and Chaise Lounge Slings

Chair Care Patio makes replacement slings for most any brand of better quality outdoor patio furniture. If you have sling style furniture made by Winston, Woodard, Brown Jordan, Tropitone, Mallin, Agio, Telescope and more, then you know that your paid good money for quality outdoor sling furniture. No need to toss it away or send it to the landfill just because your fabric slings are worn and faded. Chair Care Patio can make a new replacement sling and show you how to measure the frame and install you new patio fabric sling. REPAIR REPLACE AND SAVE!

Follow along with our detailed instructions on how to measure for new patio furniture replacement slings in this section. All replacement slings are based on measurements from the patio chair or chaise lounge frame. No need for an original part number or model number. Just follow our instructions, measure your frame with the old sling tightly installed, place your order online and we will make a new replacement sling to fit your chair.

IMPORTANT!

Do not remove the old sling from the frame. Do not measure your old sling. Your new sling will not fit. Measure your old sling tightly installed on the frame. We want you to measure the frame, not the fabric. If we you measure the frame, the new sling will fit!!! Based on your measurements, we add what is needed for fabric inside the sling rail and hems. 

View our online instructions or print this PDF with instructions on how to measure a patio chair and chaise lounge. Record your measurements, document your fabric choice and keep the information for future orders.

How To Measure For New Patio Slings - PDF DOCUMENT

If you need assistance with measuring, please contact us. We are glad to help.

 

Chair Care Patio makes replacement slings for just about any type or brand of outdoor furniture including Winston, Woodard, Brown Jordan, Agio, Tropitone, Mallin and more. No need for an original part number or model number. Too confusing and not a reliable method. Our sling measuring method is to simple measure the patio chair frame and BINGO! We can make a new replacement sling that fits without knowing the model or manufacturer. Just follow our instructions below and we will make you a new replacement sling for just about any patio chair.

 

 
EACH NEW PATIO CHAIR REPLACEMENT SLING INCLUDES:

Each patio furniture replacement sling we produce is custom made to your dimensions. No two chair frames are alike. There is no "industry standard" chair size so measure each chair carefully. Take a few minutes to inspect each chair frame for problems such as damaged rails, broken bolts, rusted bolts and stabilizer bars that are welded at the back of the frame. Repair any problem areas before ordering.

 

 

The sling rail is what holds the fabric in place on the chair frame. Every replacement sling has an open pocket on each side along the length of the sling. Plastic tubing or spline is then inserted into the pockets on each side of the sling. The replacement sling and spline are then inserted into each sling rail. This is point just before the fabric begins to disappear into the sling rail.
When measuring the width we ask that measurements be taken at the CENTER OF THE RAIL. We realize there is additional fabric inside the rail and we account for this when making the new sling. Our replacement chair slings can stretch ½"-1" when tightened on the chair frame. Sling fabrics are designed to stretch when installed on the frame.
 
Step 2 - Measure Top Width

 

Take a measurement about 5-7 inches down from the top of the chair frame. Most patio sling chairs have a natural tendency to flair out at the very top but it's usually not necessary to account for this. Use a soft tape measure and measure from center of one rail across to the opposite rail. Measure to the nearest 1/8". When in doubt, round up to the nearest 1/8". Record this measurement.

 

 

     

Next measure about 2-4 inches up from the bottom. A good place to measure is at the final set of bolts on the chair frame. In most scenarios the bottom width should match the top width, but it doesn't have to so it's always best to measure just in case. When in doubt, round up to the nearest 1/8". Record this measurement.
  
Step 4 Measure Length for a new patio chair slings

 

 

When measuring the length of the sling rail start your tape measure at the very top of the sling rail where the end cap meets the metal frame. You will need to measure every bit of the aluminum sling rail from the very top to the bottom carefully following the contour of the sling rail. Use these three measurements when ordering replacement slings on our website.

 

 

Note: If your chair has a slight taper of a quarter inch or less from top to bottom, keep in mind that this is most likely due to the natural movement of the sling rails.

We recommend that our customers provide one overall measurement as often as possible as most chaise frames are made square with the exception of a few with evident tapers of a half inch or more.

Replacement slings are non-returnable and non-refundable if made to your specifications. Make certain that the measurements you provide are accurate before placing an order. Remember the old saying "measure twice, cut once." All measurements should be made to the nearest eighth inch at all times. Do not make any adjustments to the measurements that you take. Our sewiers will add the necessary seam allowances for the length and width.

 

NEED HELP? If you are not sure how to measure your old patio furniture cushions, please contact us. We will gladly help you through the measurement process.

 

LEAD TIMES FOR CUSTOM MADE REPLACEMENT SLINGS WILL VARY
Please call to find out our lead time for custom made replacement slings, During peak season March - August, lead times may be longer than usual. If you are having a party or event, please plan ahead. We do not accept rush orders.