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All about the hammock
The creators of the hammock can be considered Mayan Indians from South America. They hung their beds above the ground, tying them to trees. So they, during sleep, tried to protect themselves from snakes and insects. Special gratitude can be expressed to Columbus and the people of Europe who brought this miraculous design to Russia.
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- General information
- Hammock for a summer residence
- Armchair - hammock video
- Hammock with frame
- Baby hammock
- How to choose a comfortable hammock video
General information
Over the many years of the existence of the hammock in our territory, various metamorphoses occur with it, the style, form, color, material change, various supports and supports for it are invented. But the basic idea remains the same. In the modern world, it is used for the purpose of obtaining pleasure and joy. You can use it in the lap of nature, in the country, during a hike, fishing, picnic, there are lovers to sit in a hammock on their own loggia. Each of us, even once, was lying in a hammock. After that, indelible memories of feelings of peace, tranquility and serenity remain. Being under the shade of trees, watching the breaking rays of the sun, clouds floating across the sky, I want to plunge into a hammock forever and not return to real life. Swinging in a suspended bed, blown by a warm, summer breeze, your eyes close by themselves and all the difficulties associated with moving the office or moving from apartment to apartment are a thing of the past.
Hammock for a summer residence
Cottage is the most common place of application. Each summer resident wants to have a cozy hanging bed, on his hacienda. It's nice to sway after a hard day's work, or just take a nap in a hammock. Sleep in the fresh air always gave a surge of strength, the joy of life and the complete relaxation of soul and body.
The hanging wicker hammock that came to us from ancient times is considered the most popular. It consists of intertwined ropes, with transverse wooden planks and slings, for attaching to poles or tree trunks. A soft but strong thread is used to make the hammock. A special technology is used to weave knots, they do not stick and do not rub the skin. And the transverse slats help keep the shape of the hammock and avoid sudden tipping.
Recently, most often, a fabric version of hammocks is used. The design is the same as that of a wicker hammock, but the appearance changes, depending on the design decision. The color of the hammock fabric is different, it can be a plain color, various patterns, national patterns can be present. The hammock is decorated with fringe, frills, ruffles, complemented with soft pillows or rollers. The limits of imagination for finishing hammocks are not limited. These hammocks withstand loads up to 120-150 kg. There can be single or double hinged sunbeds.
Armchair - hammock
Depending on the method of attachment, the hammock chair can be floor, wall, mounted on the frame, ceiling. Designed for one person, or couples. A hammock chair is created for those people who prefer a sedentary outdoor recreation, with a cup of tea, knitting, a book or maybe around a fire on a moonlit night. In nature, hammocks are attached to tree branches, which creates a romantic mood. But, for this type of hammock, you need to choose large trees with thick, strong branches.
If the family has children, then a chair - a hammock will often be used as a swing. They can be made of cloth, woven mesh or a more complex structure. The more powerful the design, the greater the maximum allowable load mass.
Hammock with frame
A hammock with a frame, this is modern know-how. Of course, this is a more expensive option. As a rule, frames are made of wood, in the shape of a crescent. A hammock stretches between the opposite ends of the frame. In this case, you don’t have to think about where to attach the hammock slings or where and how to dig in the posts. These hammocks may include pillows, mosquito nets, mattresses. If the territory of your site has free space, then it is possible to choose a multi-seat hammock with a frame. There were models of hammocks with a canopy from the rain. These hammocks can withstand loads up to 280 kg.
There are metal frames, these are special racks for a hammock. Easy to use, you can simply place the rack in any place you like and enjoy your vacation. Some models have wheels for moving around the area. These hammocks with a stand are excellently assembled, disassembled and take up little space, fit perfectly in the car during transportation. Withstand loads up to 150 kg.
Racks for a hammock come in different shapes, for example, for a hammock chair, this type of rack is not suitable, special designs have been invented for them.
Baby hammock
Children's hammocks can also be installed in the children's room. There are hammocks, both for very young children and for older children.
There are hammocks for children, on a frame, a rack or just hanging. Can be used as cradles. Great for putting children to sleep in the fresh air. Smooth swaying quickly brings the long-awaited deep sleep of the baby.
They came up with hammocks for bathing children. Children's hammocks differ from adult species in their smaller size and maximum load weight, withstand up to 80 kg on average. Such hammocks are safer for children, as are not high from the ground, the likelihood of bruises is reduced. Among children's options, hammocks with a mosquito net are often found. To protect children from annoying insects.
How to choose a comfortable hammock
Of great importance is the material from which the hammock is made, its durability depends on the quality of the fabric. Most often, a hammock is made of natural cotton or synthetic material - nylon. Cotton is pleasant to the body, it lets air through better, and nylon withstands heavy loads, it is more wear-resistant. The choice of material depends on the taste of the buyer. When purchasing a hammock, always pay attention to the quality of the material. Too thin fabric will not last long, and the seams should be stitched with a double, dense thread, this increases their lifespan. Mounts should be credible, reliable and of high quality, because they will bear the main burden.
The hinged sun loungers, which have no transverse slats, sag a lot, and twist into a tube, it’s difficult to get out of there, and this is simply inconvenient.
Nowadays, everything is created for a comfortable stay, a huge selection of colors, types and shapes of hammocks is offered. Thought even its placement in free space. Realize your dreams in full!