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All padded and non-padded replacement slings produced at Chair Care Patio are made to customer specifications. Due to this fact, sling measurements need to be taken by the customer as accurately as possible. These instructions will provide you with necessary details on how to take an accurate measurement of your outdoor furniture for padded replacement slings.

Chair Care Patio recommends always measuring the actual chair frame whenever possible. Measuring existing slings removed from the chair frame typically wields inaccurate measurements as the sling has already been stretched and worn. Measurements may be taken on the chair frame with either the original sling installed or removed. However, in order to achieve accurate results, it is imperative that the rails of the frame and all spreader bars be intact and tightened before measuring.

To arrive at the length, measure the length of the sling rail from top to bottom using a cloth measuring tape. In most situations when measuring for padded slings, the sling material will be resting on top of the rails being measured. Simply rest your tape measure along the entire length of the sling and make sure that it does not move out of position while measuring. Be sure to measure from the very tip of the chair rail down to the bottom. Chair Care Patio will make the necessary adjustments for length and all seam allowances.

In most cases the fabric will be hiding the slot along the chair rail.  Simply fold the fabric back to reveal the slot in the chair rail used for measuring.  You will have to fold the fabric back on both sides so it may be useful to have an extra set of hands for this step.

When measuring the frame for width, two measurements should be taken. Chair Care Patio has found it is best to measure in areas where the bolts and spreader bars are attached. For instance on a chair frame, measure the back of the chair near where the bolts attach and at the seat of the chair where the bolts attach near the knees.

When measuring for width, a measurement must be taken from the center rail to center of the chair frame. Imagine a center line that runs the length of the slot in the chair rail. This is the center point of the rail. Measure from one chair rail across to the opposite.

Please do not provide measurements taken from the very top of the chair rails as they tend to naturally flair out overtime. Always measure at least five inches down from the top of the chair frame.

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.

Chair Care Patio recommends that customers provide one overall measurement as often as possible as most chair frames/slings are made square with the exception of a few with evident tapers of a half inch or more.

Be sure to measure all chairs in your set as some of them may differ in size. If the sizes vary by a random quarter or eight of an inch here and there, please provide an average overall measurement for all pieces in the set as they should be made at one standard size.

Padded 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, 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. Chair Care Patio will add the necessary seam allowances for the length and width.