With over 100 years making the highest quality garden hammocks Pawleys island is a name you can trust. They produce hammocks make to the highest quality ensuring they produce a hammock that is not just comfortable and stylish but one that is long lasting and durable.

The Pawleys Island rope hammock is no different, it follows the same general pattern of most other rope hammocks on the market today. Where the Pawleys island hammock sets its self apart is in the quality of the material used. Instead of using a cotton or polyester cord to weave the mesh of their hammocks they use a new technology called duracord. It’s soft to the touch like cotton but strong and durable like polyester, giving you the best of both worlds. Some of the other advantages of this duracord hammock is that it has been treated so the colors will not fade and the fibers will not weaken even after years of use. The cord is also mold and mildew resistant, so leaving it out in bad weather will not have any negative impact on the durability of the hammock.

To reinforce the durability and the longevity of this hammock, the spreader bars on each end have been triple coated to protect the wood from rotting.

This is an ideal garden hammock that needs very little care and attention and will quiet happily sit in your garden through the summer months without any negative effects on the condition of this wonderful pawleys Island rope hammock.

This Two Person rope hammock from Island bay is their best seller, and just looking at the images will give you a clear indication why. It is the quintessential rope hammock, when we day dream about deserted beaches, white sand and blue seas this this the hammock that makes up part of that dream.

Island bay have a long history of producing the best hammocks and their double rope hammock is no different, their many years of experience has gone into designing this hammock. They use the finest quality 8mm rope which is hand crafted to make one of the most stylish and comfortable rope hammocks on the market today. The 8mm diameter of the rope is thickest you will find in any rope hammock available today, This added thickness offers extra support for your body. Island bay also offer a choice between the naturally  soft cotton weave or the more durable and long lasting polyester weave and at 7 foot long you can be assured of ample space even if you are taller than most.

The solid oak spreader bars are coated to make them fully weather resistant and if you choose the polyester rope hammock you can be assured of many years of comfort without any signs of wear or tear.

All in all this is the ideal hammock for your garden, beach or by the pool side, look for a portable hammock stand and you can take this little piece of luxury with you where ever you go.

The style and design of a hand woven Brazilian Hammock has not changed in centuries and that’s because it hasn’t needed to. Whether you are using it as a hammock bed to sleep in or using it to while away your afternoons in your garden then a Brazilian hammock will offer you all the support and comfort you need.

Hand crafted by traditional Brazilian hammock makers, it uses natural cotton which is not only soft and comfortable but the natural material allows air to circulate around your body so you won’t be left feeling clammy.

If you are planning to use it as a garden hammock it is wise to keep it out of the worst of the elements as you will find after a couple of seasons the cotton will begin to stretch and the vibrant colors normally associated with Brazilian Hammocks will begin to fade, but its small and compact and can be easily assembled whenever you want to take some time out to just relax.

It’s a comfortable fit for one person and it makes a great cheap alternative to a bed. At under $40 it easily worth every penny

If you can picture yourself whiling away long sunny hours in a traditional rope hammock, then the Twin Oaks SilkSpun XL Lapis Rope Hammock is the perfect choice. Though typical of many rope hammocks it has a spreader bar on each end with neatly woven diamonds. This garden hammock will provide endless hour of blissful comfort and if you have a loved one to share this hammock with it can easily support up to 450 pounds making it another ideal choice if you are looking for a double hammock.

Though it has to be said that you can pick up rope hammocks for as little as $20 in most garden centers what is not clear is that you will probably have to replace that hammock every summer especially if you leave it exposed to the elements. What you will get with a Twin Oaks rope hammock is a guarantee of quality that will last many years.

Spending a little extra on the Twin Oaks Lapis hammock means you are buying quality. Every element in this hammock screams it, from the hand crafter white oak spreader bars to the silkspun rope used to create the weave.

Not only are you buying quality with this rope hammock you are also buying longevity. The spreader bars have been coated with linseed oil to keep the wood protected from the elements. While the silk spun rope is durable and long lasting and designed for use outdoors which means it can easily cope with the worst of the summer weather. The yarn used to make each length of the silk spun rope contains hundreds more strands when compared to other inferior hammocks, which means not only will your hammock last longer but it will also prove more comfortable and supportive. Twin Oaks offer one final layer of protection against the elements with the Lapis XL hammock and that is the rope has been treated against mold and mildew so you can leave this hammock in the garden and not have to worry about negative effects.

A final note on the Twin Oaks SilkSpun XL Lapis Rope Hammock and that is that it is undoubtedly more comfortable than most out hammocks on the market today. The reason being that this rope hammock contains 50% more rows of rope and stiches which means the diamond weave it smaller, making it more comfortable and more supportive when lying in it.

The Twin Oaks Quilted Fabric Hammock is crated from multiple layers of a weather resistant material know as Sunbrella fabric. This material will ensure you see many summers of use from your Twin Oaks fabric hammock without it showing any sign of aging or the vibrant colors fading.

Sunbrella Fabric has been designed to remain strong even after many long hours of exposure to the sun or any other elements mother nature can throw at it.

Even though this fabric hammock maybe strong and long lasting, its by no means a slouch when it comes to comfort. The padded material is quilted with 10 oz. of polyfill fiber to ensure the upmost in comfort.

The Twin Oaks fabric hammock is typical of many spreader bar hammocks, they are easy to get in and out of and they offer ample support for your lower back and spine. The spreader bar is crafted from a single piece of oak and finished with a linseed oil varnish. Twin Oaks have certainly crafted a luxury hammock that is durable and long lasting while still remaining stylish and contemporary.

Other features of this wonderful quilted garden hammock include a reversible cover, cushioning for extra comfort and matching rope harnesses

Island bay hammocks are the quintessential garden hammock for relaxing by the pool or even on the patio when the sun is shining. Made from super strong, durable weather resistant polyester means this hammock will give you many years of comfort and pleasure before it starts to show any signs of aging. The durable nature of polyester and the near 5 foot width of this hammock means it can easily accommodate up to 450lbs or 2 fully grown adults.

Its bright and vibrant styling means it will gain many envious eyes. Styled in the typical Americana colors of red white and blue means you will show your patriotism while still being afforded unrivaled comfort .

The Island bay liberty hammock is a traditional spreader bar hammock which makes it easy to get into, but the level of comfort on offer makes this spreader bar hammock tough to get out of. But in honesty, the ability to drag yourself away from any garden hammock can be an achievement in itself.

This Island bay hammock comes with its own matching pillow, a hammock stand, sadly is not offered as part of the package.

Though there is a long list of reasons why you should buy this hammock, comfort, styling, durability and cost are just some. There some slight draw backs. This a quilted hammock will offer additional comfort when relaxing, this coupled with the fact it is made from polyester does however mean that air does not circulate as well as would be the case some of the cotton hammocks, meaning your skin could be left feeling a little clammy after spending prolonged periods on the quilted Island Bay hammock.

Nicaragua is often described as one of the birth places of the hammock and Nicaraguan hammocks have been hand crafted there for centuries, today that tradition is kept alive by the many artisan hammock makers that are helping to keep regional styles and designs alive.

Weaving a Nicaraguan hammock by hand is slow and time consuming and is not a skill that can be learned overnight, instead it is passed down through generations of family members. They begin by twisting cotton string into lengths of thick cotton cord which is then woven to a tight mesh like weave, resulting in a hammock that is not only strong and durable but one that will offer the support you need where you need it and a level of comfort that many us can only dream of.

The tight cotton weave used makes these hammock some of the most comfortable available and because they are made with natural fibers air is still allowed to pass through so you won’t feel clammy when you finally drag yourself away from this super comfortable hammock.

If you have ever considered swapping your bed for a hammock then the could prove the perfect choice. Their comfort is unrivaled, with ample room for 1 person to have a deep and relaxing night’s sleep, though 2 can fit, at a push. Adding a hammock bed to your sleeping arrangements will guarantee you will drop off to sleep, in fact it has been scientifically proven that a hammock aides sleep.

Supported at each end by strong and durable loops which makes it easy to erect but it will also ensure you will avoid any nasty accidents.

If there is a downside to a handmade Nicaraguan hammock it is that they are made by hand which may help to ensure the ultimate in comfort but it can also mean that the suggested length of the hammock can be a little off. To overcome this gives yourself a little extra space when you are trying to erect the hammock.

If owning a garden hammock means you are looking for the ultimate in comfort then you have found it with this thick string Mayan hammock. Following the traditional diamond shaped weave that has been associated with handmade Mayan hammocks for centuries, this hammock offers the ultimate in body hugging comfort.

A hand woven hammock made from thick natural cotton means you are buying a hammock that can easily support up to 750lbs, and because cotton is a natural material it will breath and stretch to suit your body, leaving you with a garden hammock that offers the ultimate in comfort. When you do finally manage to pull yourself away you won’t feel clammy or sticky because the lose weave of this hammock will allow cooling air to pass through the diamond shaped weave.

The XXL or 3 person hammock can comfortably accommodate 3 people lying length ways, but to accentuate the body hugging comfort try and keep this hammock all to yourself.

Traditional Mayan string hammocks do not have a spreader bar and this is no different. Strong durable loops at each end means this this Mayan string hammock is easy to erect whenever you feel the suns rays warming up and it’s  just as easy to store away for next year.

This cotton hammock can be susceptible to the elements so for that reason it is wise to erect it in a space that it protected from the full strength of the suns UV rays. Doing this will ensure you will have just a few more years use out of your beloved handmade thick string Mayan hammock.

So now its official, gently rocking yourself to sleep will help you doze off quicker and you will fall into a deeper more restful sleep faster. Those of us who use a hammock as a bed have known this for quite some time but thanks to this study it’s now official, gently rocking yourself to sleep will provide you with a more restful nights rest.

Here is how those smart Swiss scientists figured it out

They began with a group of 12 male volunteers (Any job that you can take a nap on has to be a good one right!) each was asked to take a nap on a custom made hammock bed that could rock gently or remain motionless, depending on the test. Each candidate took 2 naps, one while the hammock bed was rocking and the other while it was motionless.

Each volunteer’s brain waves were monitored through each of the 2 naps and once the results were in the evidence was conclusive. Not only did each of the volunteers sleep better while there were gently rocking in the hammock bed, but they feel asleep faster and were more refreshed when the woke up.

“We observed a faster transition to sleep in each and every subject in the swinging condition,” researcher Michel Mühlethaler, also from the University of Geneva, says in the release. “Surprisingly, we also observed a dramatic boosting of certain types of sleep-related [brain wave] oscillations.”

If this hasn’t convinced you to replace your bed with a hammock, they also found some other advantages which might just convince you.  The study also showed that sleeping in a rocking hammock  also increases a brain activity known as sleep spindles, ok I’m not sure exactly what they are but the study says that they are normally associated with deep sleep and memory consolidation.

More good news from this study also suggests that sleeping in a hammock will mean you will fall into a deeper sleep sooner.

The scientists were so impressed that they have now begun to look at using a hammock to cure certain sleep disorders.

And one last thing to consider if you want to swap your bed for a hammock, 8 out of the 12 said that sleeping in a hammock was more pleasant than their bed.

So there you have it, scientific proof that a hammock will give you a better nights sleep.