Maya XXL Polygon Turquoise Freestanding Hammock

The art of choosing the right freestanding hammock.

We are all influenced by the price of items we browse on the Internet. Price, warranty, and the advertised lifespan are the main factors that hold us back. Meanwhile, comfort sometimes gets overlooked, but it is just as important. There are two styles of hammocks: those with wooden spreader bars (the Western version of the hammock) and those without (the Latin American version, our specialty, our passion). The one with wooden bars must be taut when installed (positioned lengthwise only and on the back), whereas the one without must be curved (positioned diagonally flat, curled up, or sitting). However, most offers online involve stands made somewhat for both styles. Either not tall enough or not long enough.

The ratio between the length and height of the hammock stand is decisive for the final comfort. If your hammock is too tight, you will be stuck and bent uncomfortably in its fabric. If it is well curved, you will lie flat comfortably by positioning yourself properly, diagonally, with a soft and stretchable bedding.

A hammock stand made to our own measurements.

Specialists since 1988, at Tropical Influences, we have long worked directly with stand manufacturers to offer you generous dimensions. Compare the heights of a hammock stand with us and you will see they are nothing like the competition.

Maintenance of the stand. Nowadays, core treatments are ecological and no longer contain heavy metals or arsenic. This spruce stand will last a long time with minimal care. We strongly recommend applying a saturator to protect it from rain and UV rays. Very important: this stand must not be stored dry during winter. The wood becomes too dry and cracks. Leave it outside all year round without covering it and loosen each bolt by two turns to allow the wood to swell during the cold and humid winter period.

A robust and eco-friendly hammock fabric.

Ultra-robust and non-deformable, this fabric (360g per m²) is consistent. Many hammocks have fabrics that eventually sag and trap you inside. The thread used is recycled cotton: 70% cotton from the textile industry (clean scraps with solid dyes) and 30% polyester. The polyester filament is there to strengthen the recycled thread. This thread is truly eco-friendly, having earned us the “Sustainable Development Trophy” from our chamber of commerce.

A high cotton content is pleasant for skin contact. Fabrics with 50% or more polyester as well as all 100% synthetic fabrics should be avoided.

Hammock arms (suspension cords) that support 416 kg!

This hammock’s arms consist of 26 cords, each with a resistance of 16 kg. That’s a total of 416 kg! Moreover, technically, the breaking weight must be divided by two to get the maximum load. We always underestimate the maximum allowed load in our technical sheets.

Handcrafted finishing.

Each hammock passes through the hands of various artisans passionate about this work, which resonates as a deep cultural imprint. There, the hammock has a thousand years of history and tradition. Assembly of the fabric, technical sheet of Tropical Influences designs, hemming, arms, pullado, piola, handle, etc.—all steps requiring ancestral know-how.