Choosing the right hammock material for your needs can be a challenge! Check out our breakdown below of the key differences between two of the most popular hammock material options:
Cotton – best choice for indoor use, exceptional softness, and skin sensitivities
Cotton hammocks and organic cotton hammocks are great indoor choices. Like the old seal of cotton commercials say – “The touch, the feel of cotton…the fabric of our lives!” It’s hard to find an everyday material that is as long lasting, soft, and comforting as cotton, especially organic and sustainably grown cotton. Choosing cotton for a living room or bedroom hammock will give you the snuggly soft relaxation you are looking for, while also being gentle on your skin. Most hammock sleepers recommend a cotton option for comfort (more on that in another post) like the Flora, Modesta, or Bossanova as they are soft and easily washable on the delicate cycle and hang dried.
Cotton hammocks can also be used outside. much like how you wouldn’t leave a cotton T-shirt out for a long time in the sun or weather, we recommend using a cotton hammock in a fully covered location where the hammock can be taken in regularly in case of inclement weather or for regular washing. Cotton will also take longer to dry than other options like polypropylene or weather resistant hammocks when left outside, but it is well worth the extra softness and comfort if that is your priority.
Polypropylene – Best choice for outdoor, weather resistance, and quick cleaning
Looking for a durable, comfortable hammock for outdoors you can leave out for the whole hammock season? Polypropylene fabric has weather-resistant properties by design, so no additional treatment is needed or added to our outdoor hammock fabric. It is also recyclable and resistant to mold, mildew, and UV-damage. This outdoor fabric prevents stains because it does not absorb liquids, and dirt or mud can be easily wiped off. It also makes our Brisa, Alisio, and Alabama hammocks great outdoor hammocks for trees when paired with the Treemount suspension system which provides optimal support, protects tree bark, and is easy to use. Quickly shake out any leaves or debris that fall into your hammock between uses and enjoy relaxation. They are also machine washable on delicate cycle for a refresh!
Of course, these hammocks, while comfortable and just as supportive as cotton due to the high number of suspension chords, won’t be as soft on the skin as cotton options. But what they give up in softness they make up for in weather resistance, quick drying, and outdoor durability.
Still torn between your hammock options? Feel free to give us a call on 786-401-1138 to chat or send your questions to support@lasiesta.com and we’ll get right back to you!