What are the differences in hammock choices?
Believe it or not, there are hundreds of different styles and choices when shopping for a hammock. Until recently, the general view of a hammock consisted of a traditional rope hammock or the old time sling style. Today, while the basic look is similar, the actual number of different choices is growing each day. Listed below are the basics when it comes to different options when choosing a hammock. Spreader Bar: With or Without Fringe: With or Without / Fringed or Scalloped Materials: Cotton, Polyester, Sunbrella, Olefin, Acrylic, Nylon, Textaline Fabric: Open weave, solid fabric, rope, quilted Colors: Unlimited color choices / Solid Colors / Stripes / Multi-Colored Durability: All Weather / Not all Weather Size Length: For 2 ft. (dolls & gear bags) to 16 ft family sizes Size Width: Single, Double, Extra Large Rather than list manufacturers, we choose to categorize the hammocks to help you find the type of hammock that best suits your needs.