The quest for the perfect hammock material that did not feel like synthetic material but had its durability and color fastness, had the elegance and softness of cotton but was more sturdy and fade resistant, had its own beauty without a compromise on quality and yet remained affordable, led to the creation of a material called Duracord to be used for the best hammock possible.

Duracord is an environmentally friendly alternative to both cotton and synthetic fabric, since it combines the benefits of both. It retains the softness of cotton and the durability of synthetic fabric. This manmade industrial yarn has immense aesthetic appeal with beautiful designs that can be woven in both rope and fabric, which neither fade nor wear out. While difficult to distinguish from pure cotton it has amazing anti-microbial qualities that prevent the attack of dust and mildew. It is also not attacked by rodents and other creatures who would normally eat into cotton. Duracord has been strengthened with ultraviolet inhibitors that act as protectors from natural damage and make it weather proof, and therefore ideal for the outdoors twelve months of the year. Above all, it is a stain resistant material that is the easiest to clean.

Duracord hammocks are perhaps the most preferred option for garden hammocks since they are so easy to maintain and add to the beauty of the garden, with their bright fade resistant colors that do not get soiled easily and does not need to be taken off and hung time and again. Duracord hammocks can be both rope and fabric and are manufactured by some of the leading hammock brands like Pawleys Island and Hatteras. Duracord can be used to make quilted hammocks as well and their padding helps provide warmth in colder climates as well as a convenient option for camping and trekking expeditions where the nights are colder. Duracord hammocks can be made in larger sizes since the inherent strength of the yarn makes it more weight bearing and can even support couples and families.

Some of the duracord hammock bestsellers include The Pawleys Island Large Antique Brown Duracord Rope Hammock, the Hatteras Duracord Webbed Interwoven Hammock, Island Large Quilted Duracord Hammock and so on.

Perhaps the only disadvantage of duracord hammocks is their price. They are more expensive than other hammock varieties and the initial contrast in the prices may act as a deterrent for buying a duracord hammock. However, when the advantages and the lasting value of this variety of hammocks is compared to the others that are high maintenance ones, this may just prove to be cheaper in he long run since it will not need to be replaced for years to come.

The world today has many affluent people who have so much money that they do not know where to spend it. Therefore, they buy the most expensive brands of all that they need, be it clothes, cars, houses, holidays or anything else. Living in the lap of luxury is the story of their lives. The comfort and relaxation that they too find in hammocks makes them look for luxury hammocks to fit in with the rest of their possessions. Fortunately for them, there are a number of luxury hammocks available, with added features that would be missing in regular hammocks.

One such luxury hammock variety is hand woven by the Mlabri tribe of Thailand. They create inimitable designs in a V-weave in bright colors from cotton yarn. They also make weatherproof travel hammocks that are light and portable. The hammock is specially designed for comfort and complete relaxation, and family sized hammocks are a specialty. They refer to their hammocks as the Rolls Royce of hammocks.

Another luxury hammock available is the Klaus Chenile hammock. It is a Brazilian style hammock made out of the fine Klaus Chenile fabric known for its rich, velvet soft texture. Yet it is strong and firm and gives a comfort an entirely new meaning. Once a person uses a Klaus Chenile hammock, he never wants to use any other. Klaus Chenile is used to make he softest pillows and has recently been used for hammocks.

The Royal Botania Wave Hammocks are perhaps he most exquisite looking hammocks ever made. They have innovated the hammock concept to transform it into a luxury vehicle of relaxation. Complete with a matching canopy and a perfectly carved hammock stand, this hammock is the final word for luxury hammocks. The hammock frame is made out of steel and the zigzag rope provides the base for keeping a thick quilted padding for perfect comfort.

The ComfortYard Brand Luxury Quilted Hammock is another one that fits into the luxury segment with its striped quilted base made out of the finest polyester yarn with fiber fluff fill. Its accessories are zinc plated and spreader bars made out of fine wood. A long pillow forms part of the hammock for enhanced comfort.

Luxury is a relative term that can be defined according to individual perceptions. For some luxury comes in the form of expensive and fine materials and for others the concept of relaxation in a hammock is a luxury. Hence hammocks, and the relaxation and soothing respite they give from stressful lives are a luxury in themselves.