The Best Outdoor Furniture Covers to Keep Your Patio Protected

• Size: 88 x 62 x 28 inches
• Material: Polyester

Ultcover makes a variety of sizes of its outdoor furniture covers to protect your patio dining sets ranging from small squares to extra-long rectangles — and they encapsulate the accompanying chairs. The cover is made of thick and durable 600D polyster with a waterproof backing. The cover is completely waterproof, backed by a three-year warranty, and guaranteed to protect your precious patio furniture from UV rays, snow, rain and wind. A side air vent offers breathability, while the cover is designed to stay put with the addition of buckles that clip around table and chair legs and an elastic hem cord.

• Size: 74 x 37 x 29 inches
• Material: Polypropylene

One of our favorite outdoor furniture brands, Outer, offers a host of covers made specifically to fit the brand's line of furniture, from sectionals to ottomans in teak, aluminum and wicker. This specific cover is designed for Outer's Wicker Loveseat, which goes for $2,900. While the covers and the furniture they go with are on the expensive side, you won't find a sleeker fit or higher quality. The brand's seating also comes with built-in cushion covers that roll out to cover the cushions to protect against quick weather changes and everyday wear.

• Size: 78 x 62 x 30 inches
• Material: Polyester

OK, from afar it looks like you're covering your outdoor furniture with an oversized trash bag. Alas, it is not a trash bag, but the best $30 you can spend to protect your patio furniture. It has a universal design so that you can cover your patio dining set or lounge seating without the need to find a specific shape. The material is resistant to water and UV rays, and its durable construction will hold its own against inclement weather.

• Size: 108 x 64 x 34 inches
• Material: Polyester

One of the most important jobs of an outdoor furniture cover is to keep water out — particularly if you're protecting furniture that can be damaged by water. And Modern Leisure's Garrison line of waterproof covers does a great job of that. These covers, seen here in a patio table and chairs setup, are the only true waterproof furniture covers on the market according to the brand, which is owed to the combination of the heavy-duty PVC-backed polyester material and the proprietary seam binding process that incorporates 100-percent waterproof taped seams throughout the entire cover.

• Size: 86 x 44 x 27.5 inches
• Material: Polyurethane

If you're looking for protection for your outdoor furniture, you're going to want the protection to withstand the elements as best as possible too. That's where F&J's heavy-duty patio covers come in. They're made of a tightly woven 600D polyurethane that brings dustproof and waterproof protection plus UV resistance while being durable and lightweight. According to the brand, it will hold up against fading, snow damage, extreme heat and won't tear — plus it has an elasticized base and tie-down hooks to keep it locked in place.

It features handles on the side to make it easier to put on and off your dining set, with additional side vents that keep your furniture fresh by preventing condensation. And when it's not in use, you can throw the cover into the accompanying storage bag.

• Size: 126 x 64 x 29 inches
• Material: Polyester, silicone

With its oversized dimensions, this cover can protect a full set of furniture without the need for smaller protective coverings. By combining a durable 500D Oxford cloth with a silicone interior, the cover is waterproof, which is bolstered by the sealed tape design. Additional features like handles, air vents and a drawstring make this a worthwhile purchase for those looking to protect a bunch of pieces of outdoor furniture at once.

• Size: 32 x 12 x 83 inches
• Material: Polyester

If you're going to invest in nice furniture covers to care for your outdoor furniture, you want to make sure that your cover itself is easy to care for too. That's one of the main reasons we like this simple cover from Article: it's completely machine washable. Also, as long as your sofa is not too large for the cover (be sure to check the dimensions), the drawstring closure practically makes this a one-size-fits-all solution to covering your patio seating. Of course, the cover is waterproof and even has covered holes for ventilation — allowing air in but keeping water out.

• Size: 32 x 37 x 36 inches
• Material: Nylon

For single chair protection, Duck Covers makes covers that wrap securely around each chair's legs, while an elastic hem with a drawstring brings a tailored fit. The nylon material is waterproof, with the brand guaranteeing protection against rain, dirt, wind and snow. There's also something to be said about the "mocha cappuccino" colorway that doesn't make this look like some repurposed Glad bag.

• Size: 78 x 38 x 29 inches
• Material: Polyester

Just have an outdoor sofa? It's hard to beat the sofa cover from Amazon Basics. The cover — available for a three-seater or two-seater — is made of durable polyester with a PVC undercoating to add water resistance. The cover is double stitched to aid in its longevity, while buckles keep the cover in place even against heavy gusts of wind.

• Size: 76 x 32.5 x 31 inches
• Material: Polyester, polypropylene

If you leave your patio furniture out year-round instead of storing it during the colder months, then you're at least going to want to cover it for the winter to protect it from the elements. And to do so, you'll need a heavy-duty furniture cover that's built for the cold. Khomo Gear's range of covers, which come in a number of sizes, are made from 500x300D high-density polyester that's made to stretch and won't crack in the cold like weaker materials. It's also wind-resistant thanks to rugged click-in leg straps, and its multi-layer material resists damage from water, mildew and the sun's rays.

• Size: 86 x 37 x 33 inches
• Material: Polyester

Although spending $250 for one furniture cover — and especially one that's not a custom fit — may seem out of the question, but this fade-resistant, machine-washable cover may just change your mind. From upkeep to storage, the cover is convenient and practical; it even comes with its own storage pouch for the off season. It's surprisingly lightweight and very easy to secure, whether you're putting it on for the night or a whole season. Plus, if the dimensions don't work for your sofa, then you can snag it in a smaller size.