Hi everyone,
Newcomer here. I'm looking to build something which isn't exactly a typical hammock, but thought you guys may have some insight nonetheless. I would like to build an outdoor poolside "bed" lounging area, something along the lines of the one in this photo. Around 5"x6", able to hold 2-3 people at a time. Question is, what is the best material to use for the netting so that stretch is kept to a minimum, and the bed stays fairly taut and doesn't sag (so if 2 people are laying on it, they don't get crushed together in the sagging middle like in a hammock…you know what I'm talking about!)? Dyneema/Spectra/UHMWPE? Polypropylene? Polyester? Something else? I'm thinking nylon will stretch too much. Also, should I buy the netting ready made, or weave my own? I'm hoping to spend less than $75 on the net itself, so ready made may be out of the question. The bed will be sitting poolside in Phoenix weather, so will be exposed to low humidity and little rain, but considerable UV rays. I'd also like for the rope to be plain white/silver/cream colored for aesthetic purposes. Any advice or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
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