Fleece Hammock

**scar9783** · 10-01-2009, 08:31

Hey everyone! I'm looking at making my first DIY hammock for indoor use and I'm highly considering a mid wieght fleece. Has anyone tried this before and would it hold up to 200 lbs or more?

Thanks,

Scar

**NCPatrick** · 10-01-2009, 08:35

Hey scar9783, welcome to the forum! I think that fleece would stretch way too much to hold as a hammock. You might want to make a nylon hammock and then maybe line it with the fleece. Good luck with your project!

**Cannibal** · 10-01-2009, 08:53

Originally Posted by NCPatrick

Hey scar9783, welcome to the forum! I think that fleece would stretch way too much to hold as a hammock. You might want to make a nylon hammock and then maybe line it with the fleece. Good luck with your project!

Yep, I can attest to that one.

I tried this when I first started trying my hand at making my own hammocks. They stretch A LOT! Only way I could get the whipping to hold was to tie a knot. When I tried to do a standard whip, the fabric just pulled out of the whipping when the hammock was loaded.

The double layer I made (ripstop outer, fleece inner) worked OK. Only issue was the fleece would occasionally bunch-up and create uncomfortable bumps. Fairly easy to flatten out from inside the hammock, but still a PITA. Even so, it was a comfortable hammock when the temps were in the 50s and 60s.

**BaloO** · 10-01-2009, 16:16

But..! Just a though..

Make a DL hammock and between the two layers put the fleece but use spray glue to fasten it? That way the fleece wont move around and it will stay put??

Could that work?

I have a DD hammock that is DL, it sounds like a good idea to have a fleece liner in it.

**Ekul** · 10-01-2009, 16:24

Originally Posted by scar9783

Hey everyone! I'm looking at making my first DIY hammock for indoor use and I'm highly considering a mid wieght fleece. Has anyone tried this before and would it hold up to 200 lbs or more?

Thanks,

Scar

Ever wear fleece pants? Mine are always stuck to the front of my hairy legs. But, if you turn out the lights Im sure the light show will be impressive

**scar9783** · 10-01-2009, 19:03

Originally Posted by Ekul

Ever wear fleece pants? Mine are always stuck to the front of my hairy legs. But, if you turn out the lights Im sure the light show will be impressive

I actually wear alot of fleece.

Thanks to everyone for the input. I might just try the DL with spray glue, seems like that might work.

**sclittlefield** · 10-02-2009, 12:26

Originally Posted by scar9783

Thanks to everyone for the input. I might just try the DL with spray glue, seems like that might work.

Just a note from my experience with spray glue. Unless you're only planning on using this hammock 6 or 7 times, don't do it. I've had bad results with it holding up over time. You'd be better off (in my opinion) with stitching it onto the hammock fabric. Just sew lines 6" inches apart both ways for a box pattern. That keeps it in place for the long haul.

Perhaps you'll have better luck with spray adhesive than I did, but my recommendation is to avoid it for something like this.

**scar9783** · 10-02-2009, 15:46

Originally Posted by sclittlefield

Just a note from my experience with spray glue. Unless you're only planning on using this hammock 6 or 7 times, don't do it. I've had bad results with it holding up over time. You'd be better off (in my opinion) with stitching it onto the hammock fabric. Just sew lines 6" inches apart both ways for a box pattern. That keeps it in place for the long haul.

Perhaps you'll have better luck with spray adhesive than I did, but my recommendation is to avoid it for something like this.

You've got a good point. Box stitching would work, I like the idea of fleece against my skin.

**oldgringo** · 10-03-2009, 07:46

Originally Posted by scar9783

You've got a good point. Box stitching would work, I like the idea of fleece against my skin.

As long as you're sleeping "commando", I agree.

I would think, however, that if you're sleeping in any kind of clothing, a fleece lining would be pretty "grabby", and make any movement difficult. This has been my experience with fleece or flannel lined sleeping bags.

**Wendigo** · 10-01-2009, 19:35

won't gluing fleece between the layers make that a permanent cold weather hammock? Not that there's anything wrong with having multiple hammocks to suit any kind of season. For living up north that does sound like a good idea, you'll be able to use it much more often than living somewhere like here.