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Frequently asked questions
Q: What are hammocks made of ?
A: The body of the hammock is hand-woven from 100% cotton, which gives superior comfort - especially in hot, humid weather. The end strings are nylon for greater strength. For commercial uses, we recommend hammocks made
completely from nylon, for durability.
Q: How long will it last ?
A: With common-sense care your hammock should last for many years. Please see
Hammock Care section on how to prolong the life of your hammock.
Q: How should it be hung ?
A:
Please see our installation
guideline.
Q: How do you use it ?
A: To enter the hammock, you back up to it, pull the far side well above your head ( so that it hangs down to about chest level ), then lie back, pull in your feet and position your self as comfortably as possible. To get out, simply lower your feet to the ground and stand up.
For sleeping, lie diagonally along the long axis. This allows you to lie flat and supports your body horizontally to the ground, with no bowing of your back as in other hammocks.
Q: Couldn't you fall out in your sleep ?
A: Not likely, The crosswise, or diagonal position in the hammock means that no matter how restless you roll or toss and turn in your sleep you will have plenty of hammock material stretching over your sides. Since these hammocks do not use spread bars, they are not tippy and will not flip you onto the ground like regular flat spread bar hammock.
Q: Is it washable ?
A: Yes, grasp each end loop and stretch the hammock to its full length. Bind the end cords and body at about six inch intervals to keep them from tangling. Put into a pillow cover and put into the washing machine, along with mild detergent and cold water.
Q: How do you store it ?
A: To store your hammock, grasp end loops and twist each end in opposite directions until the entire length of the hammock is twisted tightly. You can do this alone - with one loop attached to the hanger - or with a partner. When it is twisted, hold it above your head, so that it is clear of the ground and it will spin and wrap around itself like skein of knitting yarn.
You can then hang it by the end loops from one hook (if it is indoors) or tie with cord in a couple of places, tuck in end loops and store.
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