hammock material

**Loenja** · 02-28-2011, 15:46

are these suitable for hammock body material??
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/sho...fo.php?id=NR6C
or
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/sho...php?id=NRC1-70
thanks

**Syb** · 02-28-2011, 15:49

I just came up with two "Page Not Found" errors.

**Loenja** · 02-28-2011, 15:53

sorry
here we go
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_sub...ipstop%20Nylon
near the bottom, the dpm one and the moss one (3/4 down)
NR6C
NRC1-70

**Loenja** · 02-28-2011, 16:01

or any of these??
http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_sub...cs%3E%3EPertex

**Fronkey** · 02-28-2011, 16:10

You can make hammocks out of the ripstop. I would check to see what the weight is too. Also, the silicone coated ripstop can be used to make tarps.

Fronkey

**AA1PR** · 02-28-2011, 18:10

I used ripstop cotton in place or nylon, its all I coudl find locally and it holds my 240lbs !

**Ramblinrev** · 02-28-2011, 18:16

Originally Posted by AA1PR

I used ripstop cotton in place or nylon, its all I coudl find locally and it holds my 240lbs !

Cotton is fine for an indoor hammock but it is usually not recommended for one used on the trail. Nylon or polyester do not absorb water the way cotton does. Cotton also mildews and rots when exposed to the elements for a prolonged time. That is not really "ripstop cotton" but rather a check weave in a cotton fabric.

If that's all you can find, and you use it outdoors, then the same precautions apply as the old canvas tents. NEVER put it away wet! Let it breathe for a while after it dries. Protect it from high humidity environments.