For over 3000 years, Mayan hammocks provided superior comfort, security and relaxation. The original Mayan hammocks were made from the woven bark of the "hamack" tree. A hammock provided a place for people to sit while socializing and for day to day living. Hammocks also enabled users to store goods away from rodents and pests.

At night, Mayan hammocks provided a comfortable sleep and security by protecting the sleeper from scurring ground dwellers as well as raising the person above water and other unsanitary conditions. The elevated sleeping experience also exposed the sleeper to cool breezes keeping the sleeper comfortable in the humidity in the rainforests of Central America and Southern Mexico region. In the Yucatan, hammocks have been used as an important piece of furniture for indoors or outdoors and for resting and relaxations.

WHAT ARE Mayan HAMMOCKS MADE OF? The body of the hammocks are hand-woven from 100% cotton with nylon braided ends for hanging and maximum strength.

HOW LONG WILL IT LAST? Your Mayan hammock should last for many years. They should not be left outdoors for long periods of time.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE? The Single Mayan hammock sleeps one. The King size will sleep two and seat as many you can fit into it (six+), and is ideal for indoor use.

HOW SHOULD IT BE HUNG? Mayan hammocks can be hanged to a strong wall, tree, palmtree, sail boat etc. etc. Hang it so that the ends where it is tied are about 6 feet from the ground, so that it hangs down to a level between your knees and your hips. You can use rope, chain, strong cords for poles and trees. For a wood wall you can drill a heavy duty hook. For concrete walls you can do the same It requires two rings mounted to walls or posts, two S-hooks, and two lengths of strong cord. You can purchase these items at any hardware store. Suspend the hammock to hang symmetrically, with both ends at the same height, using equal lengths of cord. We include an instructions sheet with every hammock.

HOW DO YOU USE IT? To enter the Mayan hammock, you back up to it, pull the far side well above your head then lie back, pull in your feet and position yourself comfortably. To get out, simply lower your feet to the ground and stand up.

IS IT WASHABLE? Yes, grasp each end loop and stretch the Mayan hammock to its full length. Bind the end cords and body at about six inch intervals to keep them from tangling. Gently hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly, remove binding strings and hang it stretched to dry.

HOW DO YOU STORE IT? One way is to grasp the end loops and twist each in opposite directions until the entire length is twisted tightly, then hold it above your head, and it will spin and wrap around itself like a skein of knitting yarn.

HOW LONG IS THE GUARANTEE / WARRANTY? Our hammocks come with a 100% 30 day warranty against defect. All our hammocks are handmade by Mayan women in the Yucatan and are inspected prior to shipping. You can be sure of the quality and care that has gone into making your hammock.

Single / Travel Hammocks The Single Mayan hammock is great for solo use, for a lazy day on the beach. It's also great for young children old enough to use and enjoy ahammock. Smaller children must ALWAYS be supervised. For adults this hammock may feel a little cramped to cuddle with that someone special, so couples should consider a larger size. Single Mayan hammocks also make great storage for soft goods like sleeping bags, pack sacks, and pillows.

Queen/ Double Hammocks This Mayan hammock is a good size for taller people or smaller couples. The woven bed expands as wide a 7 feet, yet is still compact enough to take along on a camping trip or picnic. The weave will open up more than in the larger sizes but will still remain very comfortable. The Queen is a light yet strong Mayan hammock. We recommend it for camping and traveling. Easy to carry, easy to handle, choose a Queen Mayan Hammock.

Outdoor Hammocks All the support you need for one to three people! If you plan to share your hammock space frequently with a friend or loved one we recommend the King size. The weave is very dense and will remain practically solid when you lay in the hammock. If you are looking for the best overall value in comfort and size the King size is the way to go. The King is a very strong and resistant hammock holding up to 900 lbs. The larger the hammock the more comfortable it will feel. This holds true even for one person. Try the King Mayan Hammock.

Super King Hammocks These are our largest Mayan hammocks and are as good as it gets in the world of Mayan Hammocks. Great for one or up to a small family, the comfort is unmatched. The open weave design can open as wide as 12 feet. The weave is so tight the hammock will feel like a solid piece of cloth and will also provide for a little extra weave to throw over your legs or wrap yourself like a cocoon on a breezy day.If you plan to spend a lot of time in your hammock - or are replacing your bed - then we recommend the super-king size Mayan hammock.