Maximum load
The maximum load allowed for a hammock, in other words, the weight that the product is guaranteed to withstand. Although this limit is often given with a certain margin (assuming that a person can move, swing, etc.), it still cannot be exceeded: even if the hammock did not break right away, this can happen at any moment (even later, at an acceptable load).
Note that for double products (see "Number of seats") in this case, the total maximum load is given. At the same time, the weight in hammocks is distributed evenly, so pairs of people who differ markedly in physique can use them — the main thing is that the total weight does not exceed the permissible maximum.
Material
The main material used in the construction of the product.
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Artificial rattan. Material imitating rattan is a kind of wicker, popular in furniture production. Such a substitute (based on plastic fibre) has a number of advantages over natural rattan — in particular, it is not so sensitive to moisture and ultraviolet radiation, unpretentious in care and storage, can have any texture and colour, and is much cheaper. This material is used exclusively in hanging chairs (see "Type") — it is used to make rigid bases for seats and backs. Thus, inexpensive and practical furniture is obtained, very similar to natural wicker.
— Cotton. A classic material that does not lose popularity today. Cotton fabric can be either pure or with various additives. Its strength may be somewhat lower than that of other materials, but such products are still strong enough, reliable and durable for use in the main application. And from the point of view of the user, cotton is also pleasant to the touch, it is considered the most “natural” and “environmentally friendly”, and the skin “breathes” through it. Due to this, this material is the most popular, and both fabric and mesh can be made from it (see "Web type").
— Nylon. Quite a popular "tourist" material of synthetic origin. By itself, nylon is quite durable and at the same time inexpensive, but not very resistant to moisture (it tends to stretch when wet) and ultraviolet radiati
...on. At the same time, various varieties of this material can be used in the design — from the simplest large-mesh mesh made of nylon threads to dense cordura-type fabric, which, due to special processing, is able to endure even quite extreme conditions. Usually the quality of a nylon product directly depends on its price category.
— Polyester. Another popular "tourist" material that is noticeably superior to nylon in terms of strength, moisture resistance and durability. However, polyester products are noticeably more expensive, despite the fact that the mentioned advantages in most cases do not play a decisive role. As a result, this material is quite rare, mainly in high-quality products.
— Polypropylene. According to the main characteristics, this material is similar to the polyester described above. At the same time, polypropylene is more elastic (because it stretches better), less dense (with the same weight, the fabric turns out to be more voluminous or even “fluffy”) and not so sensitive to greasy stains (they are difficult to remove from polyester). The disadvantages of this material are somewhat lower strength and resistance to heat.Size
General dimensions of the product in length and width.
The width of a bed in a hammock usually corresponds to the total width (second number). But the length of the canvas (see below) is, by definition, less than the total length. However, sometimes manufacturers indicate the dimensions without specifying what exactly they are talking about — about the general dimensions or only about the canvas. In such cases, the same length value is indicated in both clauses; if it is not possible to clarify what exactly we are talking about, the product should be chosen with a certain margin (the canvas is usually 10 — 15% shorter than the entire hammock).
Fabric length
The length of the canvas in hammocks and hammock chairs (see "Type"), in other words — the dimensions of the sleeping / sitting place in length. In the first case, the length of the canvas, usually, is less than the total length of the structure, because fasteners are not taken into account in this case. But hammock chairs are usually folded into a "shell", and here it is the other way around — the overall dimensions are less than the length of the canvas.
