1 Action research is much harder to write up because it is less likely that you can use a standard format to report your findings effectively [i.e., data is often in the form of stories or observation].  Personal over-involvement of the researcher may bias research results.
Resin wicker furniture -- designed for outdoor use or patio furniture -- holds up to the elements better than wicker made from natural materials. Sometimes called outdoor wicker or all-weather wicker, resin wicker's actual composition varies from brand to brand.
A new generation of wicker Happily, a new generation of woven furniture allows you to have your wicker and use it too. Called outdoor or all-weather wicker, this furniture is woven with polyethylene resin fibers that when coupled with a sturdy frame, will stand up to outdoor use. Lower-end outdoor wicker is often woven on a rattan frame, a natural material that does not hold up to moisture as well as aluminum, steel or teak.