| Hammocks can be constructed of many different | | | | Some performance fabrics are laden with chemicals |
| types of material. Some are cotton, some nylon, some | | | | used during the production process, but Sunbrella is |
| are made from durable, soft-spun polyester rope. And | | | | certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute, an |
| there is the performance fabric ideally suited for | | | | independent organization, founded in 2001, with the |
| outdoor hammocks - Sunbrella. It resists wear and tear | | | | mission of improving indoor air quality by reducing |
| better than traditional textiles, while maintaining a | | | | chemical exposure. The institute certifies product |
| luxurious look and feel; and it holds up exceptionally | | | | manufacturing with low emissions that are not harmful. |
| well to environmental stress such as intense sunlight, | | | | Furthermore, although conventional dyeing processes |
| water and dirt. Sunbrella fabric is environment friendly | | | | use dangerous effluents, Sunbrella's proprietary |
| and easy to clean. | | | | coloring does not. To add to their "green" credentials, |
| Manufacturing Sunbrella | | | | the company administers a "Recycle My Sunbrella" |
| Sunbrella is also used for awnings, marine textiles such | | | | program to reclaim and reuse Sunbrella material. |
| as sail covers and boat tops, convertible car tops and | | | | Using and Cleaning Sunbrella |
| patio umbrellas. Unlike fabrics that consist of material | | | | Hammocks constructed with Sunbrella fabric are |
| enhanced by an applied coating, Sunbrella's features | | | | water repellant and quick drying. The fabric is woven, |
| are embedded during the manufacturing process so | | | | which means it does not trap moisture or heat. Instead, |
| that in addition to being fade resistant, its structural | | | | it breathes and remains cool against the skin. Ease of |
| integrity cannot be weakened by exposure to | | | | cleaning is another important feature for an outdoor |
| ultraviolet light. Endurance in a stressful environment is | | | | furnishing such as a hammock, because of the |
| achieved by engineered fiber composition, the method | | | | inevitable spills and abuse to which It will be subjected. |
| of constructing the yarn, the techniques used during | | | | Everything from bird droppings (which can be cleaned |
| the weaving process and the application of a specially | | | | with Dawn dishwashing liquid) to candle drippings or car |
| formulated finish. | | | | grease (which require an application of acetone) can |
| "Greening" Sunbrella | | | | be removed without damaging the fabric. |