Hammock with Inka XL Stand - Azure

The Tropical Influences Experience.

We have specialized in the world of hammocks since 1988. We are not just importers and resellers. We create our own fabric designs and our own hammock stand models. Our measurements and designs are unique to us. Regarding the stands, our goals are: a quality/price ratio, a height/length ratio which is very important for comfort in the hammock, load resistance (see the test photo), stability, and silence (double bolting). The stainless aspect is not part of our constraints because it is far too costly to achieve.

Maintenance of the metal stand:

Our stands are not made of stainless steel. The first rust spots will appear after one to two years at the points where the tubes connect, where the screws go in, and sometimes where there are welds. This is normal; friction wears away the paint layer exposing the steel. As soon as this type of oxidation is visible, it is time to get a can of Hammerite paint (Hammered Anthracite Gray) and make small touch-ups only on the rust spots. Then, after about 3 to 4 years, the paint on the tubes eventually deteriorates due to UV and humidity. It becomes very dull. This is when you will need to repaint your entire stand.

The properties of Hammerite paint on metal are amazing. With incredible durability, your stand will be protected for at least 3 years. Hammerite paint is available in a wide range of colors at major DIY stores. No primer is needed and one coat is enough.

Maintenance of the Azur hammock.

For your information, this hammock is a genuine Colombian hammock that serves as an everyday bed for many Colombians, whether in rural areas or even in the city. This hammock manufacturer, with whom we have worked since 1993, offers superior quality. As a result, this hammock lasts about 3 years for a Colombian who uses it as an everyday bed and washes it in the machine every 10 to 15 days. More economical and poor-quality hammocks only last about 6 months! In France, we use hammocks outdoors and it is mainly the climate that wears out our hammocks. For this reason, we distinguish the lifespan between careful users (those who wash their hammock and bring it inside when it is going to rain for several days) and careless users who leave it out too much and hardly ever wash it. 10 to 15 years for the former and 5 for the latter!

To make your hammock last a long time, it is important to wash it at least once a year in the machine at 40°C, or even 60°C if necessary. Our hammocks are the only ones on the market that can withstand such temperatures. Washing removes all organic impurities that fall between the threads due to our outdoor use. Store it well dry inside the house during winter and not in a garden shed (mice and humidity).

It is important to regularly untangle the arms of your hammock. When the ropes get tangled, some become shorter, bear all the weight, and eventually break. There are two of us who can repair almost all kinds of hammocks. Contact us for that old hammock you cherish so much...