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Hammock Info
Hammocks are traditionally made with cotton and used only as indoor
furniture extensively throughout Central and South America.
Cotton hammocks are unsuitable for outdoor use, where the natural organic
fibre will mildew and rot in any damp environment. Outdoor hammocks need
to be made with a good quality 100% non-organic fibre, to withstand mildew
and eventual rot.
Nylon is an excellent synthetic fibre used extensively throughout the marine
environment where it withstands sun, salt and water extremely well. Nylon has
the highest tensile strength of any fibre suitable for the manufacture of 'netting'
hammocks and will last 4-5 times longer than natural fibers because it has good
abrasion resistance. Nylon also has good resistance to ultraviolet deterioration
from sunlight (UV stability). www.lehighgroup.com/fiber.htm
CAUTION - Some hammock manufacturers use polypropylene, but
'market' the fibre as nylon. Our experience has shown that polypropylene is
not a reliable fibre for the manufacture of hammocks.
Polypropylene, commonly known as 'polyprop', is a less expensive synthetic
fibre and will not withstand the harsh outdoor conditions experienced in
Australia as well as nylon. Polypropylene is not as strong as nylon. It
is also affected by sunlight deterioration more than any other synthetic
or natural rope fibre. As a consequence of these lesser qualities,
polyprop cord is the least suitable fibre for the manufacture of 'outdoor
hammocks', so purchase wisely!
Telling the difference between Genuine Nylon and Polyprop cord is not easy for the layperson. It is essential therefore, to purchase your 'outdoor' netting hammocks from a reputable supplier, if you want your hammock to last outdoors.
Nylon fibres can be easily dyed to produce the range of fashionable coloured
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