Hangloose Hammocks Hawaii

When you’re swaying into a Hawaiian sunset you can rest easy knowing you’re supporting other families across that horizon”

— 2016 Readers Choice Issue, Hawaii Magazine

Thai Hammocks

A shared passion for these amazing hammocks.

These hammocks are made using a similar “Sprang Woven” technique as the Mayan hammocks. Woven with a weather-resilient material along with a tighter 3 strings/loop vs 1, these are our #1 selling hammocks on Maui as they are better for the outdoor elements.

Scattered throughout Northern Thailand are villagers that have traditionally relied on farming as a way of life.  With growing expenses resulting from modern life, traditional farming has proven to be insufficient.  Hammock weaving is a good way for many disadvantaged people in the region to earn extra income when they are not farming.  Fair pay at the pace they want.  They are their own boss, and they set their own hours.  It's a win win situation for everybody involved.  Each weaver is responsible to supply their own yarn and set up.  Some patterns are made to order while most patterns are up to the weavers imagination, which is what we prefer.  Creating some of the most unique hammock color combinations imaginable.  Enjoy your hammock knowing you're helping others across the horizon.

The History

It all started with a small group of about 300 nomadic people from the jungles of northern Thailand called the Mlabri (Forest People)

Known only as a myth for centuries, since they were never seen and the only traces left behind of their existence were their abandoned huts covered in yellow leaves they became known as “Phi Tong Leung” or “ghosts of yellow leaves”.   

With over-hunting & the teak wood industry striping away the forests.  The Mlabri were forced out of their natural habitat and forced into the ‘civilised world”.  

With years of help from a missionary named Eugene who prevented the exploitation of this delicate group of people, and later on, a motorbike enthusiast named Peter who would introduce a Mayan technique of how to make the worlds finest hammocks The Mlabri social project would go on to be one of the most successful social projects in southeast Asia.  Weaving hammocks to help supplement their income without sacrificing their traditional lifestyle and farming practices. 

Today in Thailand

In Northern Thailand, villagers and farmers have found a way to supplement their income by weaving these amazing hammocks. Being able to work in their homes, a hammock room is easily added enabling everyone to work from home instead of in a factory.  Everyone has a job making hammocks anytime they want.

People from the neighboring villages have even started to join the workforce.  Working with local farmers and disadvantaged artisans looking to supplement their income due to hardships.  

The weavers work when they want, for as long and hard as they choose.  They get paid by the hammock, there is no time pressure on them.  The art of hammock-making suits the artisans quiet lifestyle, and the success story is one of the most remarkable development projects in south east Asia.   

Hawaiian Fringe Hammocks

In Northern Ecuador Against The Backdrop Of The Andes Mountains Is A Small Weaving Village Where Tradition And Modern Times Coexist In Harmony.

Juan, Luz Maria along with their daughter Sandy, produce these amazingly comfortable, lightweight and weather resilient hammocks from their home village factory in Northern Ecuador.

They have grown their business to help others in their community.  Providing employment and the skill of using mechanical loom to create textile artistry.

The material used is a lightweight, ultra soft, UV & Mildew resilient acrylic fabric.  These hammocks keep you warm like a blanket when it’s cool and wicks away sweat when its hot. The fabric, Orlon is a wicking material, so it draws sweat away from the body when it’s warm. Great on warm summer days and chilly evening as well. 

We offer many unique colors and designs that change frequently, making each and every hammock purchase unique.

The Original Parachute Hammocks From Bali, Indonesia

For the past 25+ years, a small family business on the beautiful island paradise of Bali, Indonesia have been creating a breathable and lightweight product line made from the highest quality parachute material. Their level of attention to quality & sewing techniques is unmatched.

Hangloose Hammocks Hawaii is so fortunate to have been working with our extended Ohana since 2007. Providing the highest quality “Parachute Hammocks” in the marketplace today.

Together we offer a quality line of unique parachute travel products found nowhere else. And guarantee you’ll see and feel the difference in quality and comfort vs mass produced brands from China.

Headed by Ciptaning, Along with Family and Friends. Designing, Creating & Producing In Happy & Healthy Working Environment, this Superstar Team Provides Hangloose Hammocks Hawaii the Best Travel Hammocks in the World, Made with Aloha.

Mayan / Yucatan Woven Hammocks

Traditional “Mayan Woven” hammocks have been around for generations. Woven by hand on a loom, “Sprang Woven” (an indigenous needle working technique) hammocks are considered to be the most comfortable.   Mayan hammocks make a great addition as indoor furniture or to replace a bed in many homes throughout Mexico. These hammocks are woven with a Cotton Bed and Nylon End Lines are not designed to left outside for prolonged use. If you take these hammocks down after each use, you will extend the life of the hammock significantly

The quality begins with the thread used to weave these hammocks. Working with families that manufacture all the string used by the Mayans who weave the hammocks, who are responsible for approximately 3-5 miles of string used in each hammock. That being said, there is no other company in the market that has this degree of quality control.

From the factory the string goes to over 500 families in the Yucatan country-side who carry out the hand weaving process. Working with many of the same families for several generations, each earning a fair wage while keeping their tradition alive. When the weaving is complete (3-5 days, depending on the size) the hammocks are brought to the center of Merida, Mexico for a final inspection. From there they are shipped to Maui, Hawaii to be offered by Hangloose Hammocks Hawaii. From start to finish we guarantee the most ethically sourced Mayan hammocks with the highest quality and comfort available.

Also, working with a premier partner that also works with the artisans handwaving hammocks in the Yucatan, Mexico that are the only Fair Trade and B Corp Certified Hammock in the world. Women in their network weave hammocks in their spare time from home. This allows them to supplement their family income whilst continuing to care for their children. Working in their space, at their pace allows for a heart made hammock that gives back.