About Two-Piece Replacement Chair Slings
A two-piece replacement chair sling is a set of two separate fabric panels. One sized for the seat and one for the back, rather than a single continuous piece of material.
This style is standard on outdoor dining chairs, lounge chairs, and recliners that have a visible gap between the seat and the backrest, so each section of the frame has a sling of its own.
During installation, each panel slides into its own pair of rail channels along the frame and is locked in place with vinyl spline.
Not sure if you need a two-piece sling? Look at the joint between the seat and the back.
If there is a visible gap where the seat sling ends and a separate back sling begins, you need this two-piece style.
If a single unbroken panel wraps from the back down through the seat, order the one-piece chair sling instead.
Every two-piece chair sling we ship is custom-cut and hand-sewn in our USA workshop from your six measurements.
We do not stock replacement chair slings and each panel is made to order to fit your specific frame.
How to Measure a Two-Piece Chair Sling
We recommend taking all six measurements of your sling chair with the old sling still installed, if possible.
Measure to the nearest 1/8 inch.
If the old sling is missing or stretched out, measure the rail-channel length and rail-channel widths directly off the frame.
Seat panel:
- Seat Length: along the seat rail spline groove, from the front edge of the seat back to the hinge.
- Front Width: rail-channel to rail-channel across the front of the seat.
- Back Width: rail-channel to rail-channel across the seat at the hinge.
Back panel:
- Back Length: along the back rail spline groove, from the hinge up to the top of the back.
- Bottom Width: rail-channel to rail-channel across the bottom of the back, at the hinge.
- Top Width: rail-channel to rail-channel across the top of the back.
See our full measuring guide for diagrams and photos.
If anything is unclear, email us a photo of your chair through our contact page and we'll review your information before you order.
Spline Sizes
Every two-piece chair sling includes vinyl spline to lock both panels into the rail channels.
Pick the spline thickness that matches your existing spline: 1/4" or 5/16".
We send a continuous roll of roughly 6 to 10 feet of spline per chair that will need to be cut during installation.
We also sell vinyl spline cord separately by the foot, cut to your length.
Sling Fabric Options
Choose from three families of solution-dyed outdoor sling fabric.
All are UV-stable, mildew-resistant, and rated for poolside use:
- Sunbrella Sling: 100% solution-dyed acrylic and vinyl-coated polyester yarns. Premium quality, soft texture, fade resistance, and a five-year fabric warranty.
- Phifertex: vinyl-coated polyester mesh with hundreds of solid and jacquard patterns. Excellent breathability and a great value compared to Sunbrella.
- Textilene: PVC-coated polyester woven sling fabric. Strong, easy to clean, and the standard choice for many original-equipment patio furniture brands.
Use the fabric selector above to browse the full sling fabric catalog, or order a swatch from any fabric detail page before you commit to a color.
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