Production of cane webbing involved a lot of labor attention skill and craftsmanship. First quality cane webbing is usually semi-bleached for light uniform color. Fully bleached paper-white color cane webbing are usually made from rattan that has many color variation, and these usually cost less. Unbleached natural cane webbing are stronger more durable, but darker in color. Rattan core is mostly used in baskets and wicker furniture.
Quality grading - The main determining factor in rattan core is the choice of right material.
Unlike wood, rattan should not crack, split or snap when bent. It should have a firm smooth texture. Bleaching whiten about one millimeter depth of rattan core from the surface, Bleaching would not affect the strength of rattan for thickness over 4 mm. Round Rattan Core - We use only the best rattan known for R.Core production. Despite color grading, the basic qualities have been incorporated.