Maya XL Andalou 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 advertised lifespan are the main factors that hold our attention. 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 stretched during installation (positioned lengthwise only and on the back), while the one without must be curved (positioned diagonally flat, curled up, or sitting). However, most offers on the Internet concern stands made somewhat for both styles—either not high 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 awkwardly in its fabric. If it is properly curved, you will lie comfortably flat by positioning yourself as you should, diagonally, with a soft and stretchable bedding.

A hammock stand made to our own measurements

Specialists since 1988, at Tropical Hamac, 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 have nothing to do with the competition.

Stand maintenance. Nowadays, deep 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 that will protect it from rain and UV rays. Very important, this stand should not be stored dry during the winter. The wood becomes too dry and cracks. Leave it outside all year round without covering it and loosen each bolt by two turns of the wrench to allow the wood to swell during the cold and humid winter period.

A hammock created by Alesko for Tropical Hamac

We call upon various French artists to create most of the fabrics in our collection. Our latest collection is themed Andalusia.

Hammock care. A hammock should be machine washed at 40° at least once a year at the end of the season. It is a textile product comparable to cotton household linen. In short, don’t hesitate to wash it. Our colors do not bleed.

Hammock origin: All our hammocks come from Latin America. Pure tradition.

For more hammock choices, visit our page of XL durable fabric hammocks

The little extra: even more comfort in your hammock

Want to extend your moments of rest? Our hammock cushion provides appreciable support for the head and neck, whether you are reading, taking a nap, or simply relaxing.

Offered in various colors, it can also be matched to your hammock according to available shades. A simple and practical accessory to make your setup even more enjoyable.

Quality, ethics, durability, lasting hold, and comfort. An offer from Tropical Influences! The passion for hammocks since 1988.