Ribbon Seating Range

Simple and stylish, yet robust and cost-effective – our Ribbon range offers various seating options from standard benches, to thick-cut heavy duty timber seats and multi-level seating (and table) solutions.

Styled to suit a wide variety of schemes, the steel ‘ribbon’ of the bench supports are precision-made components which are either visually light or heavy duty (XL) but both and structurally durable. The range comes in 4 standard lengths with the option for armrests and backrests.

Ribbon is manufactured from recycled steel and comes in our signature triple process coating to any standard RAL – with Iroko timber slats.

Standard Bench & Seat

With or without backrests and armrests

Visually light but structurally durable, the standard Ribbon comes in 4 lengths seating between 1 and 4 people and can be fitted with a backrest. We also offer end arms, a single centre arm or with armrest options depending on the length of the seat.

All standard Ribbon seating platforms have a 460mm depth.

1 person – 600mm length
2 person – 1200mm length
3 person – 1800mm length
4 person – 2400mm length

Bench

Seat

Product Codes & Dimensions

XL Bench & Seat

Thicker, Sturdier & More Space

Larger than your average bench and with the option for a perch-seat backrest, Ribbon XL offers more seating space on both sides, offering even more seating capacity. The thick cut iroko slats take centre stage on the XL, hiding much of the steel frame in comparison to a standard Ribbon. Weighing between 64kg and 136kg, these seats can also be left freestanding.

All XL Ribbon seating platforms have a 720mm depth.

2 person – 1340mm length
3 person – 1970mm length
4 person – 2600mm length

Product Codes & Dimensions

XL Recliner

Freestanding or bolted

With its sloped seating platform and high backrest, the Ribbon XL Recliner is the perfect addition to any open space allowing users to sit back and take in surroundings. It comes exclusively as a two-seater with a central armrest and can be left freestanding on bolted down.

Dimensions: Weight: 120kg | Length: 1500mm | Width: 970mm | Height: 1150mm
Product Code: RIX RC4M

XL Seat, Bench & Recliner

Multi-Seat

Two-tier seat or table solution

The Ribbon multi-seat is a versatile two-directional and two-tier seating solution that works well in most high-footfall outdoor spaces from schools and play areas to pub gardens. Available in 3 slat profile options, they can be used as stand-alone units with two seating aspects or back-to-back as a picnic table and bench combo.

3-slat lower seat: 789mm depth

2 person – 1200mm length
4 person – 2400mm length

Product Codes & Dimensions

Steelwork & Timbers

Steelwork

Triple process Polyester Powder Coating

Unlike galvanising, our triple process coating offers smooth coverage of complex shapes and better adhesion whilst also offering the flexibility of choosing any standard RAL colour.

Timbers

Iroko

Classification: Very Durable
Source: West Africa
Weathering: 3 months

A West African species that is rich in natural oils with a ‘Very Durable’classification, which is also relatively stable, readily available and is cost effective. Iroko is the timber that we use on the vast majority of our timber surfaced seating products, most often supplied in a smooth planed finish that will typically fade to silver-grey within 12 months.

If supplementary treatments are required to retain the original colouration for longer, the natural oils must be either allowed to dissipate through weathering over 3 months outdoors before application, or be cleansed if treatments are applied at the outset (applying a treatment directly to freshly machined timber tends to result in it sitting on the surface and not penetrating into the grain).

Untreated vs UV treated Freshly machined Iroko timber

Installation

Freestanding or Bolt-Down

All Ribbon seating can be freestanding or bolted down.

2no. nylon feet are fitted to the ground bar of each bench, allowing it to be used free-standing without marking any paving
The rubber feet can be removed and the same holes used for bolting the benches to the ground using M10 fixings (not supplied)

Bolt-Down Installation

In public areas we recommend that the steel support frames of the Ribbon range are bolted down to the ground for a permanent installation. To prevent damage to the steelwork or paving during installation, the feet should be left in place until their location has been determined. When the feet are removed the vacated holes can be used for an M10 ground anchor fixing (not supplied)

Freestanding Installation

The profile and weight distribution of Ribbon allows them to be safely used as freestanding units, so they can be readily moved around the site when required (recommended for secure sites only).