Akumal Multicolor Hammock E

The Mexican Akumal hammock.

The Akumal hammock is the Mexican model made from much thicker rope for those of you who need a more robust hammock (it's a net we recommend if you have children who will be roughhousing in your hammock).

Its comfort is really very nice, because even though it is made only with two-strand mesh (unlike the four-strand mesh of the thin thread models), its bedding is soft and silky and so stretchy that you float like on a cloud.

If you choose this hammock for outdoor use, the colors will fade with UV exposure but after some time they will remain light, somewhat pastel, forever. This hammock will withstand rain but it takes quite a while to dry because the rope is thick (it is a hammock that weighs 2.4kg!). Therefore, it is preferable to bring it inside when you know the weather will be rainy. But this is not mandatory. If the hammock has been caught in a heavy storm, place a broomstick across it and let it dry.

How to wash your hammock?

Very important: at least one wash per year. This is the secret for your hammock to last a long time. Washing removes microscopic organic debris trapped in the cotton that can easily mold once the hammock is folded away for winter. Net hammocks should not be machine washed. Take a bucket of hot water, some regular detergent, stir vigorously, rinse thoroughly, and let your hammock dry outside. In winter, store it indoors and not in a garden shed (mice, humidity).

There you go, I think I haven't forgotten anything, you now know almost everything!

Origin, Yucatan, Mexico.

Traditional weaving of Yucatán. Mexican craftsmanship - Tropical-hamac