Hammock Fabric: Look For Quality Materials

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Hammock Fabric: Look For Quality Materials

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A hammock made from fabric is a good choice if you have small children. There’s less chance for a little one’s hands or feet to become caught in the hammock. Hammock fabric must be strong enough to support the weight of the person(s) who will lie in it. And if using the hammock outside, hammock fabric should be weather resistant. Hammocks made from fabric allow less air circulation through the hammock bed than the mesh types, so they’ll feel slightly warmer and are great for use in cooler climates. Let’s look at the variety of available hammock fabrics.

What’s the Best Fabric For Your Hammock?

You can generally classify hammock fabrics by fiber origins or fabric types:

Natural fibers
Synthetic fibers
Outdoor fabrics (synthetic or natural fibers specifically manufactured for outdoor use)

Hammock fabric can also be quilted with a light fiberfill padding for added comfort.

Natural fiber hammock fabrics like cotton or hemp feel very comfortable against the skin. Consider using natural fiber hammocks indoors or only in sheltered outdoor areas because they may tend to mildew, fade and deteriorate if exposed to the elements over time. Colorful Brazilian hammocks are made of cotton.

Synthetic hammock fabric such as nylon is more weather resistant than natural fabric. Synthetics fade less in the sun, and dry quickly if exposed to rain and damp; making them ideal for use when camping, or around the pool or the beach.

Outdoor fabrics like Sunbrella are a great choice for fabric hammocks used outdoors year-round. Sunbrella is a brand name of synthetic fabric that is UV ray- and fade-resistant, and water repellent; yet is soft and comfortable to the touch like a natural fabric. Canvas and awning fabrics are heavy and durable, but the heavy toughness that makes them so strong can for some mean less comfort.

Quilt fabric hammocks are ideal in colder climates. They can be used indoors or outdoors with the quilt padding providing additional comfort. They can be made using natural, synthetic or outdoor fabric.

If you sew your own hammock, you’ll have the advantage of choosing your favorite fabric to customize it. Jo-Ann.com has a wonderful selection of hammock fabric; and the best online selection of Sunbrella outdoor fabric I’ve seen. Hammocks.com carries a great variety of fabric hammocks, quilted hammocks, and Brazilian hammocks. Whether you make your own fabric hammock or buy your fabric hammock online the hammock fabric you choose will depend on personal taste.