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.

Quilted hammocks are very durable but over time they might catch debris from trees or bird droppings. Since this hammock has spreader bars, you will need to hose the hammock down. You can use a mild detergent to clean it and then rinse it off with your hose or going gently with pressure washer .

The quilted hammock can be left outside. The fabric is made to take some 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 quilted 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 not a necessity to do so.