I am looking to hang a hammock in the office that I am putting in my shop. I am 6'6 350lb. I want the hammock to be HUGE, and BOMB-PROOF.
What fabric would you suggest? I have a list of options I found below, but I'm looking for more options.
I have seen that cotton is generally the go to material for indoor hammocks.
I don't think I want a canvas/duck type material. It would be heavy like I want, but it seems like it would be too stiff, and not very soft/comfortable. If you think I'm wrong... let me know.
I can find more options for polyester. I cant seem to find many options for cotton fabric/tablecloths that are as wide as I want.
Whats wrong with polyester? I have heard the polyester tablecloths were not popular for hammocks, but I have not heard any first hand experience as to why that is. If you know, let me know.
I've made tablecloth hammocks with crinkle taffeta (I know its polyester), and those are thinner than I want. I would like to hear some first hand experience with the tablecloths factory tablecloths that are just labeled polyester.
Here are some options that I am looking at. If you have used any yourself I want to hear how it went.
1) 90x156 polyester 200gsm. Cheapest option. I know its heaver than the crinkle taffeta... and theres no crinkle... thats all i know
https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...lar-tablecloth
2) 90x156 polyester 220gsm. I think its the same as option one, only thicker. Seems like the best balance of price/thickness. But I want to hear more opinions about polyester hammocks.
https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...lar-tablecloth
3) 90x156 polyester Tuscany inspired 250gsm. From what I can tell... its the same as the last two... just heavier fabric.... What does "Tuscany inspired tablecloth" even mean???
https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...h-90x156-black
4) 90x156 cotton. Seems like the go to indoor choice. But I don't know how heavy the fabric is.
https://tableclothsfactory.com/colle...ton-tablecloth
5) By the yard polyester tablecloth fabric. This one would allow me to make a bigger hammock(which I want) as I wont be limited to the 90x156, but its still polyester, and I'm worried about the vague negative comments I've heard. I also don't know the weight of this fabric.
https://www.fabric.com/buy/fk-063/12...h-fabric-black
On a totally different note....
Haven't been on hammockforums for a few years. looking around at this stuff is bringing back some good memories. Kinda feels like coming back home. I MISSED YOU GUYS!!!
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