Polyethene (PE) resin rattan, also known as resin wicker, polyrattan, synthetic resin, is a manmade material, rather than a natural wicker rattan. This is a key benefit for garden furniture because the material does not degrade as quickly as natural wicker. PE Rattan is just one type of synthetic rattan. Other types include PU (polyurethane) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride)