| There are a lot of choices out there when it | | | | cotton wins the comfort test. |
| comes to hammocks. Many people do not realize | | | | Which is more resistant to rain - polyester or |
| how many different fibers, styles, etc.. there are. | | | | cotton? |
| For a rope hammock you have two fibers to | | | | Again, if you hang the hammock inside your |
| choose from - one is polyester and the other is | | | | home, this is a moot question. But if it is outside, |
| cotton. There are a few other blended options, | | | | cotton is prone to mildew, mold, and rotting from |
| but cotton and polyester are the two most | | | | moisture or rain. There are some commercial |
| popular, and the most commonly found. It is a | | | | treatments claiming to "waterproof" cotton. |
| hard choice, because each fiber has its own | | | | However, they have not been proven to actually |
| advantages and disadvantages. However, a few | | | | being able to waterproof cotton. Polyester on the |
| considerations may help sway a buyer one way | | | | other hand is resistant to moisture and rain |
| or another. | | | | damage. So, polyester wins on resistance to |
| Where is the hammock going to be located? | | | | water. But if you use a special protective |
| Cotton hammocks should not be exposed to | | | | hammock sleeve for your cotton rope hammock |
| direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. It can | | | | then you will have no problems with hanging it in |
| cause them to fade and lose color. Whereas, a | | | | the outside. |
| polyester hammock is resistant to the sun. Over | | | | Cost of polyester and cotton rope hammocks? |
| time, even polyester may fade a little if placed in | | | | Polyester is generally cheaper than cotton. Of |
| direct sun light or very hot sun locations. | | | | course, this depends on the brand of the rope |
| However, polyester can take much more sun, | | | | hammock. A high end brand of polyester |
| and for much longer periods of time compared to | | | | hammock will be more expensive than a low |
| cotton. So, for outdoor use, polyester wins the | | | | quality cotton hammock. So, the better buy |
| durability question. And for shady locations and | | | | depends where you buy the hammock. |
| indoor use - the cotton would do just great. | | | | Overall, the cotton hammock is great for indoor |
| Which fiber is more comfortable? | | | | usage, but the polyester hammock wins for |
| Cotton rope hammocks give under the weight of | | | | outdoor usage. Polyester is durable and generally |
| the body, and will eventually conform to the body | | | | cheaper. Cotton is less durable, but much more |
| for better support and more comfort. Cotton is a | | | | comfortable and a little more expensive. The real |
| breathable material, which means less sweat for | | | | question is: do you want a rope hammock that |
| the person who is using it, even during the | | | | you will not need to replace for years to come |
| summer. It is also softer to the touch and feels | | | | (polyester), or a hammock that is extremely |
| great swinging in the wind. Polyester is not as | | | | comfortable, but will need to be taken special care |
| comfortable, soft, or breathable as cotton. So, | | | | (cotton)? |