...I own a Bay Hammock and have visited the manufacturing premises. Having spoken at length with Bay Hammocks owner, Arch Chishlom, regarding just how the product is made and why, there's no doubting the quality of his product . Nova Scotia, home to rugged seacoast, has a renowned seafaring history so materials resistant to weather are know and proven here. That in mind Bay Hammocks uses only the strongest most durable materials including their own in-house braided rope - something no other hammock manufacturer does. Made from the same yarn used in the commercial fishing industry, eight strands braided over a center core is a mighty strong, durable rope. But not at the expense of comfort, the texture of this nylon hammock is soft because it's 100% soft-spun nylon so the rope does not chaff skin.

Testimonials:

"Hi Greg, Thanks for the email. I received the Hammock first thing yesterday morning. Terrific time! I hung it up right away. It is everything I hoped it would be. Easy to hang, soft and comfortable.. I am in heaven. I've always wanted a hammock and I would not settle for ones I saw in stores. They just did not seem good enough. The quality is better than any other I've seen. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!"
Patti
ON, Canada

What's more, these folks hand weave and assemble every rope hammock and use only the best low moisture content, hardwood spreaders made from durable, kiln dried Canadian, brown maple (the same wood used to make Canadian made hockey sticks). The wooden spreaders are coated, in-house, with three layers of marine varnish to protect against mildew. The finished product has a tensile strength of 1000 pounds and weight capacity of 350 pounds, so well surpass the breaking point expectancy for common use. End result is a commercial fishing grade strength, yet cottony soft hammock guaranteed against defects for 5 years! Bay Hammock, a comfortable reliable nylon rope hammock you'll enjoy the use of for years.