Composite & Poly Porch Swings: What They Are, Brands, Colors & Costs

A composite porch swing — also called a poly porch swing, recycled plastic porch swing, or HDPE porch swing — is a porch swing made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic rather than wood. The plastic is processed into boards that look and work similarly to wood lumber, but with dramatically different performance characteristics: composite porch swings don't rot, warp, fade, splinter, or absorb moisture, and they require zero maintenance throughout their lifetime.

Despite being called "composite" by some buyers, these swings are more accurately described as recycled plastic or poly lumber swings. True composite lumber (like Trex decking) combines wood fiber with plastic binders; HDPE poly lumber from LuxCraft and Wildridge is a different product — solid recycled plastic throughout, with no wood content.

What makes a composite/poly porch swing different from wood?

Who makes composite/poly porch swings?

The two leading brands of recycled plastic porch swings carried at The Porch Swing Store are:

LuxCraft

Based in Sugarcreek, Ohio (Amish Country), LuxCraft manufactures premium HDPE poly lumber swings from 90%+ post-consumer recycled plastic. LuxCraft swings carry a residential lifetime limited warranty and are available in a wide range of styles: Classic Highback, Rollback, and Adirondack, in 4-foot and 5-foot sizes. Available in 20+ colors and two-tone combinations. Browse LuxCraft porch swings →

Wildridge

Also based in Ohio's Amish Country (Holmes County), Wildridge manufactures poly swings from 95% post-consumer recycled plastic with a 20-year residential warranty and marine-grade 316 stainless steel hardware throughout. Wildridge's Classic collection offers four distinct swing styles — Classic, Savannah, Mission, and Adirondack — plus the Heritage swing in a more substantial Adirondack profile. Browse Wildridge porch swings →

What colors are available?

Composite/poly porch swings are available in a much broader color palette than wood swings:

• Neutrals: White, Black, Light Gray, Coastal Gray, Dove Gray
• Woodgrain looks: Weatherwood, Cedar, Antique Mahogany, Brazilian Walnut, Cherrywood, Chestnut Brown
• Bold colors: Aruba Blue, Patriot Blue, Lime Green, Tangerine, Red, Yellow
• Two-tone combinations: Cedar on Black, Weatherwood on Chestnut Brown, Aruba Blue on White, and many more

All colors are UV-stabilized throughout the full board thickness. The color you see on day one is the color you'll see in 20 years without any maintenance.

How much does a composite porch swing cost?

Composite/poly porch swings range from approximately $519 to $1,200+ depending on style, size, and brand:

• Wildridge Classic 4-foot swing: $519–$639 depending on style
• LuxCraft Rollback 4-foot swing: ~$738
• LuxCraft Classic Highback 4-foot swing: ~$766
• Wildridge Heritage 4-foot swing: $809
• LuxCraft Classic Highback 5-foot swing: ~$1,011

These prices are higher than basic wood porch swings, but the correct comparison is total lifecycle cost — a poly swing that never needs maintenance or replacement over 20–30 years is almost certainly less expensive than a wood swing cycle that requires staining every 2–3 years and eventual replacement.

Are composite porch swings worth it?

For most buyers, yes — particularly in humid climates where wood furniture deteriorates quickly, and for buyers who simply don't want the ongoing maintenance obligation. The combination of zero maintenance, UV-stable color, genuine durability, and 20-year or lifetime warranty coverage makes poly swings the most sensible long-term outdoor furniture investment for most homes.

Wood swings make sense if you specifically want the look and warmth of natural wood grain, don't mind seasonal maintenance, or are working with a tighter initial budget.

Shop composite and poly porch swings

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