This hammock does not stretch very much. It does to be comfortable but never like a cotton rope. You will need around 14 to 15 feet to properly hang it.

Poolside hammocks are the most durable. Since this hammock has spreader bars, you will need to hose the hammock down. This hammock and its fabric is extremely easy to clean which is the beauty of the pooside hammock. Simply add some detergent to clean it and then rinse it off with your hose or going gently with pressure washer. You'll clean your hammock in no time.

The poolside hammock is made to be left outside. The fabric is made to take the most abuse from the elements. However, the sun is still a usual enemy but in this case, the wind can be an even worst enemy. These hammocks do not have holes in it to let the wind go by. On a very windy day, the hammock quickly turns into a sail and as the wind shifts direction, the poolside hammock will start to turn on itself. Over time, this puts a lot of stress on the end strings connecting the hammock bed to the loop and these can at that point fail. This is why we recommend you store the hammock after use although it can certainly hold its own against the elements.