Types of hammocks
Practical and convenient products have appeared a long time ago. There are the following types of hammocks:
- Brazilian model made of cotton fabric with fringe;
- the Mexican version has a long service life and is made of synthetic fabrics;
- The Colombian type is made from natural materials.
The modern hammock combines all the best characteristics of different models. Manufacturers today offer interesting solutions and are constantly improving their products. Therefore, finding a suitable model is not difficult.
Children's hammock for home
A children's hammock in the apartment will be an excellent place for a child to relax. It has significant differences from the adult prototype:
- sizes that are comfortable for a child of a certain age;
- maximum weight up to 40 kg in most cases;
- predominant use of natural and hypoallergenic materials;
- bright design;
- safe and reliable design;
- additional side skirts;
- rollover protection.
Hanging hammock
This option is popular due to its light weight. It is easy to hang it between trees; poles are also used as mounting supports. It is worth choosing strong supports that can support the weight of an adult. Measured rocking calms the nervous system and provides complete rest.
A hanging hammock can be purchased inexpensively at various stationary retail outlets, or use the services of online stores. Hanging it is easy with the help of tension elements. Special supports for such products are also commercially available.
Hammock for feet
An unusual type of home hammock is a hanging structure for legs. It was designed for people who spend a lot of time at a desk in the office or at home. The stock is easily attached to both an open and closed table at the desired height. Thus, the legs get tired much less and do not swell at the end of the working day, which is important for those who are diagnosed with varicose veins. In addition, when getting ready to go home, you can quickly fold the accessory and put it in your handbag.
Hammock with frame
The mobile model is installed in any picturesque place in a suburban area. It can be easily transported in a car or installed at home as a bed. To ensure that the hammock fits into the surrounding landscape, select a suitable color option.
There are stationary models available in different decors. They are ideal for decorating a suburban area, but they are difficult to transport.
A hammock for a summer house with a frame is popular due to its ease of installation. You can take the product with you fishing or when traveling outdoors with friends. You can order a simple model or choose an original design option.
How else are hammocks different?
We have already talked enough about materials. But they are not the only ones they consist of. So what else should you pay attention to when you want to buy light hanging furniture? Of course, on the type of fastening. To put it bluntly, hammocks can be divided into two types. The first is an ordinary tourist “laziness lounger” without mounting strips. The second, naturally, is the option with slats made of wood or some other durable material.
Hammocks without fastening bars are understandably a little more expensive. They are more convenient to take with you on hikes, since you don’t have to carry extra weight of several tens of grams or even kilograms! Modern models have convenient fasteners that fold the corners of the product and turn it into a kind of cocoon. But lying here alone or using it for a long time is a bit difficult. The body aches from constant hunching. But mobility is excellent.
Well, hammocks with slats are more suitable for casual, lazy time spent either alone or in pairs. What to choose? - you decide.
In addition, hammocks can be divided by age groups. First, let's talk about the so-called children's models . Recently, they can be increasingly found on the shelves of specialized stores. The beds seem to replace standard cradles. Cheap models are made from who knows what. Well, more serious manufacturers put emphasis on environmentally friendly materials, directly expressed in price. You know, if the same soft, beautiful and comfortable hammocks were available for adults, then, probably, they would become the most popular.
Manufacturers have a wide variety of models in their arsenal. The one you see above can be called budget. It easily replaces a rocking bed. Thanks to the fastenings at the top and sides, securing a children's hammock, for example, inside a car is a matter of minutes (by the handles above the doorways).
A separate word needs to be said about sports or tourist hammocks . Here things are such that even a sophisticated lover of light furniture will have something to think about. They may also have mosquito nets; and rain awnings with a full canopy; and they differ in shape (for example, triangular Fly ); and can even contain a sleeping bag with attached LED lights, heating and so on. Most often, tourist hammocks are made from polyester.
Well, the last pronounced type of hammocks that can be found on the shelves are the so-called hammock chairs. You can write a separate article about them, but more likely for an interior design site. Using them as tourist equipment is extremely difficult. The problem lies in the dimensions and method of fastening. As a rule, they are attached from above to a branch of a tree, and this must be done so that there is a decent distance between the hammock and the tree. Otherwise, you simply won’t get any pleasure from sitting in a hanging chair. You need to rock back and forth on it.
Hammock chair
An excellent option for arranging a backyard area will be an excellent choice. A hammock chair is a type of hanging chair. The main difference is the shape of the lounger. Choose a product of the shape that best suits the taste of the household.
The design will be complemented by comfortable pillows and simple canopies. The universal model is convenient for reading books in the fresh air, knitting on the veranda. If you need to work, sit in a hammock with your laptop. Depending on the design chosen, you can sit or lie in it.
What is a hammock?
America is considered the birthplace of the hammock. Its indigenous population rested there without fear of poisonous snake bites. When European sailors first set foot on new lands, they immediately liked the design. They began to hang such a bed in their cabins in order to reduce motion sickness. Arriving home, they quickly spread the curiosity throughout Europe and other continents.
A modern hammock is a suspended structure for relaxing and sleeping or working, the ends of which are attached to supports. Thanks to the flexibility of the material, resting in such a bed is soft and comfortable, and gentle rocking relaxes and relieves stress. A hammock for home can be used both outdoors, for example, in the country, and in your own apartment.
Hammock swing
An interesting model is made in the form of a swing. Products are available in various shapes, but they all have one attachment point. This allows them to swing. This children's hammock will appeal to kids and adult family members.
To fasten the structure, a strong base is required that can withstand significant loads. If you purchase a large product, it is often complemented with pillows of different shapes and sizes, and a beautiful canopy.
It is made in the form of a chair or a standard model. It is installed on a special frame or hung on posts.
Hammock - parameters
The variety of models sold allows you to choose a design for each specific case. The important parameters of a hammock are:
- Length
. Models for adults can be from 1.8 to 3 m in length, children's varieties are about 50-100 cm shorter. - Width
is an important parameter that ensures comfortable sitting for a long time. For adults and children, it varies from 1.1-1.4 m. A hammock swing for a summer house can have an increased width of up to 1.7-2.5 m and accommodate several people. - Weight Limit
. Such designs are designed for an adult weighing up to 90 kg and a child weighing up to 40 kg. There are models with increased load capacity up to 300 kg.
How to hang a hammock in the country?
The product must be securely fastened during installation. To do this, choose a convenient place in the garden in the shade of trees. The distance between the supports should be 0.3 m greater than the length of the hammock. It is also necessary to take into account that the structure will stretch.
The hanging height should be from 1.5 m so that the product does not sag to the ground. There are special supports on sale on which the hammock is attached. For the frame type, poles are not required, its installation takes a minimum of time.
How to make a hammock with your own hands?
First you need to decide on the shape and material for the hammock. Whatever option is chosen, you need to buy high-quality materials so that the hammock does not quickly become unusable. Hammocks are classified by size into:
- Family (width from 180 cm)
- For two (width from 160 cm)
- For one (width from 140 cm)
It will be easier to make a hanging rectangular hammock from fabric yourself.
Necessary materials:
- Thick fabric 2 m long, 3 m wide
- Fabric for straps
- Clothesline 100 m
- Denim thread 3 spools
- Two wooden sticks 90 cm long, 2.5 cm in diameter.
- Scissors
- Lighter
- Sewing machine
- Drill
On wooden sticks, drill holes on both sides for the rope at a distance of 2.5 cm from the edge. We fold the fabric in three layers, the width of the product should be 1 m. We bend the edges by 2.5 cm and make a basting seam around the perimeter, so that a rope can be inserted inside the seam. We sew the main seams using a machine.
From an additional piece of fabric we make straps 15 cm wide and 60 cm long. You will need 4 straps on each side, fold them in half and sew them to the main product. We insert the sticks on both sides into the straps, the hammock is almost ready.
We insert 6 m long ropes along the length of the hammock, pull them along the seam, thread the rope into the hole of the stick, and tie a knot. All that remains is to weave the ropes. We cut the rope into 8 sections of three meters each and 16 sections of 3.5 m each.
The edges of the rope must be scorched with a lighter so that they do not unravel. Sections of three meters will be located in the middle between the central straps, and 3.5 meters between the side ones. We fold the ropes in half, fasten them to a stick, tightening them into loops.
The ropes must be woven together using knots, connecting at the end with the side ropes. When everything is intertwined, we make a common knot and weave two braids from it in order to later tie them around the trees on which the hammock will be.
Decorating a hammock
After purchasing and installing the product or constructing it yourself, you should take care of the decor. You can give the structure an original look with the help of a beautiful canopy made of transparent or thick fabric. It will not only decorate the product, but also protect a person from bright sun rays and gusts of wind when resting.
Soft pillows in bright colors will help create comfortable conditions. It’s easy to sew them yourself by filling them with padding polyester or down. You can purchase finished products in the store. The hammock is also decorated with ribbons and other elements.
Fabric for a homemade hammock
If you are planning to make a hammock for your garden with your own hands, first of all you should decide what you will need to use for this.
When choosing fabric, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- strength - the fabric must withstand heavy loads;
- accessibility is important, since a person who wants to make a hammock with his own hands is usually trying to save money;
- comfort - the fabric should be pleasant to the body.
To make your own hammock, you can use the following types of fabric:
Sackcloth. The material is quite cheap, environmentally friendly, wear-resistant, and perfectly breathable. Its disadvantages are tartness and the need for thorough drying.
Cotton. Eco-friendly, durable, pleasant, non-electrifying fabric that is perfectly breathable. Its disadvantages are susceptibility to creasing, color fading under the influence of sunlight, and the possibility of shrinkage if improperly washed.
Linen. The material is hypoallergenic and durable, perfectly breathable. Disadvantages include the possibility of shrinkage during washing, severe creasing and difficulty smoothing out wrinkles.
Parachute silk. It perfectly repels moisture, is pleasant to the touch, can withstand the heaviest loads and has a long service life.
Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the ease of contamination, high electrification, difficulty in smoothing and a decrease in strength with prolonged exposure to sunlight.
All of the listed types of fabric have their pros and cons. It is worth paying attention to the characteristics that are most important to you.
Floor hammock
Models with a frame or floor hammocks are a great option since there is no need to organize support beams for installation. The design is completely complete and independent, nothing additional is required.
They are also safer. A wooden frame looks better in the interior, and it is also more practical in terms of operation - there is no moisture that destroys the wood and no direct sunlight that dries out the surface. For the street, it is better to choose an aluminum frame or stainless metal.
Can be prefabricated or solid.
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| Hammock with frame Fiesta Multi-331 BF, (Brazil) | Hammock with frame Fiesta Tango Arc BF , (Brazil) | |
| Weight | Product – 2 kg Frame – 13 kg | Product – 2 kg Frame – 20 kg |
| Frame | Metal | Tree |
| Size (L/W) | Product – 2/1 m Frame – 3 m | Product – 2200/1450 cm Total length – 3300 cm Frame – 3200/1370/1170 |
| Material | Cotton | Cotton |
| Color | Fabric – multicolor; green; pink Frame – black | Fabric – orange, green, blue, white |
| Load | up to 130 kg | up to 150 kg |
| Price | RUB 7,900 | RUB 16,300 |
| Package size (L/W/H) – 1300/240/190 cm | You can hang a hammock with a total length of 230 to 330 cm on the frame. | |
A metal frame is lighter and will be more convenient to move around the site. However, in terms of design, the model on the right looks better - the smooth shape of the arc is pleasing to the eye and does not look bulky.
How to attach a hammock?
There are two types of hammock mounts:
- The first type is fastening on rings, which come with almost every product. The ropes of the stock are first threaded into rings and then tied to a tree or post. Human safety directly depends on the strength and quality of the knot tied. The knot should be checked periodically and tightened if necessary so that the fabric does not sag to the ground.
- A more reliable option is to mount it on special screw-in hooks. You can buy them at a hardware or construction store. The larger the hook size, the more secure the fastening will be. The base of the hook is screwed towards the slings, which significantly reduces the load on the metal.
Double hammock
For family people, it is more practical to purchase models designed for two or three people and not worry about the safety margin of the product - it is up to 200 kg.
Such models have reinforced fastening. As a rule, the diameter of reliable fastenings is from 8 mm, they are equipped with metal eyelets, and the rope for fastening is not sewn, but is a direct part of the fabric.
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| Double hammock MILLI Voyager, (Brazil) | Hammock FORRO double, (Brazil) | |
| Frame | Frameless | Frameless |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Size (L/W) | 300/200 cm | 240/165 cm |
| Textile | Parachute silk | 100% cotton |
| Color | Brown | Orange/yellow |
| Price | RUB 2,579 | RUB 7,680 |
The models are approximately similar in characteristics, excluding price and materials. The bright colors of the cotton model will not stay bright for long if you constantly use it in the sun.
How to choose a hammock?
Before you buy this or that model, you need to decide in advance on the necessary parameters of the hammock:
- Clearly understand for what purposes it is needed: for sleeping and relaxing in the country, hiking, work or yoga, for example.
- Choose a convenient design. A hanging hammock chair is chosen by people working at home, but the tourist model will have completely different requirements.
- Study the parameters of the stock you like: length, width, maximum load and capacity, mounting method.
- Make sure that the fabric fully meets the conditions of use.
- Check that all necessary components are available.
Inflatable hammock
This model is a hybrid of an air mattress and a hammock, since it is not fixed at a height, but envelops the body, taking a shape close to it, which guarantees comfort.
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| Inflatable hammock L AMZAC, (Russia) | Inflatable hammock One Loves One, (China) | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.5 kg |
| Size (L/W) | 220/70 cm or 185/75 cm | 250/70 cm |
| Material | High strength nylon | Terylene (210T polyester) |
| Load | Up to 200 kg | Up to 200 kg |
| Color | To choose from | Green, black, blue, orange |
| Price | RUB 1,190 | RUB 1,986 |
| Package size (L/W/H): 360/100/160 mm | ||
| Supplied with a convenient cover. Inflates without a pump, with simple strokes from side to side. | ||
What are hammocks made of?
Another important aspect is the fabric for the hammock. Most Popular:
- Cotton
is a breathable, elastic and dense material. Disadvantages include shrinkage after washing and fading in the sun. - Mesh beds
are a relic of the past, because it is absolutely uncomfortable to stay in them for a long time. Sleeping requires the use of an additional mattress or a replacement mattress. - Burlap
is an inexpensive and lightweight material that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation. However, after exposure to moisture, the fabric may begin to rot, and many users note its unpleasant prickliness. - Natural wool
is suitable for products used on cold evenings. - Polyester, polypropylene and nylon
are synthetic fabrics, the products from which are light and durable, but do not “breathe”. - Parachute silk
is a natural breathable material, the disadvantage of which is its excessive smoothness. - The advantage of awning fabric
is its increased strength and resistance to moisture. - Eutex and hamactex
are patented materials from well-known manufacturers of travel equipment. This is a waterproof hammock fabric
