Modal: Material Guide for Hammock without Spreader Bar

Material Guide

for Hammocks without Spreader Bar

Which material is right for you

Polypropylene vs. organic cotton — what's the difference?
It's not just about how the fabric feels against your skin. The key is where and how you plan to use your hammock.

The two most important questions:

  1. Indoors or outdoors?
  2. Easy care or naturally pure?
Materials at a glance:
Material Best for Properties
Polypropylene Backyard, patio, outdoor Durable, weatherproof, quick-drying, easy care
Organic cotton Indoors, sheltered spots Soft, gentle on skin, natural feel

How to choose:

  • Your hammock hangs mostly outdoors and is exposed to wind, moisture, or occasional rain → Polypropylene
  • You want a low-maintenance option for the backyard or patio that doesn't need to be put away every time → Polypropylene
  • The hammock will get heavy use, including from kids, and needs to stay looking great for years → Polypropylene
  • You value a soft, natural feel against your skin and use your hammock mainly indoors or in sheltered spots → Organic cotton
  • You want maximum comfort for relaxed hours in the living room — reading, listening to music, or just unwinding → Organic cotton
  • You also want to use your hammock as a decorative piece and you're looking for something that distributes your body weight evenly and takes the strain off your back → Organic cotton

Pro tip: Whether it's organic cotton or polypropylene — all LA SIESTA hammocks without a spreader bar are machine washable.

Materials in detail

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is an exceptionally durable and weatherproof material, ideal for outdoor use. It's resistant to moisture, dries quickly, and holds its shape even with frequent use.

Thanks to its low-maintenance nature, polypropylene is especially practical for the backyard, patio, and family life. Even with heavy use — like from kids — the material stays looking great.

The colors are fade-resistant and keep their vibrancy over time.

LA SIESTA polypropylene hammocks can be machine washed when needed.

Organic cotton

Our organic cotton hammocks are made from certified organic cotton, grown without chemical pesticides. That's good for the environment — and it means the fabric is gentle and natural against your skin.

The fabric feels soft to the touch and has a warm, inviting look — perfect for indoors or sheltered spots. As a decorative piece, organic cotton fits naturally into any living space.

Organic cotton can be used outdoors. To keep the colors looking vibrant long-term, we recommend not leaving the hammock exposed to prolonged direct sunlight or rain, and storing it dry when not in use.

If the hammock gets damp or wet, hang it in a dry, well-ventilated room and allow it to dry completely.

Organic cotton hammocks are also machine washable.