Outmore aims to make year-round outdoor living possible. (Image courtesy of the company)
AUSTIN — Texas-based startup Outmore Living has launched a heated patio furniture line featuring patent-pending technology.
The company told Furniture Today that the collection aims to enhance outdoor comfort, extending the usability of patios and outdoor spaces through colder months.
The idea originated in 2021 when co-founder and CEO Kevin Long noticed the inadequacy of traditional outdoor heating options. Inspired by a conversation with his mother about staying warm outdoors, Long developed a solution that integrates heating technology directly into furniture cushions. The company spent two years refining its design and sourcing sustainable materials before releasing its first products this year.
The furniture incorporates Outmore HeatTech, a heating system embedded in both seat and back cushions. The system offers five temperature levels, ranging from 85 to 120 degrees, and heats up within 30 seconds. Powered by cordless, rechargeable batteries, the furniture provides up to 10 hours of warmth per charge, with the batteries magnetically attaching to the front of each seat for convenience.
The collection features FSC-certified teak frames sourced from Brazil, ensuring sustainability and durability. Customers can also choose from seven Sunbrella fabric options for cushion customization.
Long emphasizes the company’s focus on creating meaningful outdoor experiences.
“Our core belief is that time spent outdoors is time best spent. It’s hard to put your finger on it exactly, but there’s just something special about gathering outdoors,” he said. “Our mission is to create products that enhance outdoor living experiences, summed up in our motto: We want everyone to ‘be outmore.’”
Outmore says that its approach to outdoor heating has already garnered interest from both individual consumers and commercial clients, including luxury hotels. The company aims to address supply chain challenges as it scales production.