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As cotton is a natural material it shrinks when stored for long periods of time. Because many hammocks are boxed for a period prior to being shipped, the cotton either has contracted or is at an “un-stretched state”. After your hammock has been used several times, it should stretch to its full length, usually an additional 1-2 feet.
