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    Weak spot in DIY Tablecloth hammock?

    So I've been using one of the Table Cloth Factory 60" x 126" crinkle taffeta hammocks and I've noticed a couple spots that look like the attached image.

    Is this normal aka just threads shifting or is this a rip in the making?
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    Not sure if its normal or if it will lead to a hole. But my table cloth hammock has a few spots that look similar and they haven't gotten any worse in almost a year. But I do keep my eye on them.

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    It's really hard to tell from the pic. Does it look like any threads are broken?
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    No threads are hanging out of the fabric. It looks more like the threads are shifted away from where they normally would be.

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    also location, right? if it is near a loose, flappy spot, it probably doesn't matter too much. if it bears a load, then i'd definitely keep an eye on it. i think i noticed something similar on my sage green one, but it was near the end and edge.

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    I've noticed some discolored spots on TCs that I've gotten I the past. I haven't had a failure, but it can't hurt to keep check it from time to time.
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