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How to hang your hammock1. Suspending:
Hammocks without spreader bars are hung so that they sag way down. The hanging loops of the hammocks are fastened at approximately head height and about 3m apart.
Hammocks are traditionally fastened using ropes (tree/beam) or hooks.
(If trees or walls are further apart, the hammocks can be extended by ropes or chains. The suspension point then needs to be selected somewhat higher. |  |
| How to use your hammock The most important thing is to arrange the hammock's suspension loops at head height, and only some 3m distant from each other, thereby allowing the hammock to hang down in a deep arc.
This then allows a diagonal lying position, like a real Brazilian ("from corner to corner"), and not straight. This keeps the back straight and is the secret of being able to lie comfortably and relaxed for hours on end in a hammock.
As wobbly wooden cross-pieces are intentionally not used, one lies securely and without fear of falling out!
In Brazil, hammocks are still used as beds, as they always have been. This is the reason that they are as wide and comfortable as a bed!
Even if you are only going to use your hammock for relaxation, you should still try to adopt the Brazilian way of lying: Contrary to European ideas, hammocks are not hung taut.
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| Choosing a hammockAll our Brazilian hammocks made of 100% cotton.
Before you decide which hammock to buy, think about who will be using it.
Although the larger hammocks are more expensive they will take the extra weight of two or more persons so are well worth considering.
The hammock stands are possibly the best way to supend your hammock and give peace of mind that they will support persons safely and securely.
TÜV the symbol for your safety
The TÜV certificate is the German seal which certifies the safety of a product.
The product is subjected to a range of standardised technical procedures, testing the product in its destined application area.
This seal of safety is particularly important for applications which concern children.
In this part of the world, people usually sway in their hammocks between two trees on a warm summer afternoon, simply as relaxation. Not so in South America, where many people traditionally sleep in their hammocks at nighttimes, these have served as beds for generations.
Öko-Tex Standard 100
The tested components comply with the Öko-Tex Standard 100 requirements. |  |
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