Composite furniture resists well to disinfectants, detergents, and other chemicals commonly used in medical environments without degrading or losing color. In addition, despite their strength, composite materials are relatively lightweight, making furniture easy to move or reconfigure as needed. Precisely because of these characteristics, this type of furniture is increasingly popular in hospitals and clinics, where composite materials can include fiberglass-reinforced resins, advanced polymers, and thermoplastic composites designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare environments.