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History - Captain Joshua John Ward created The Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock in 1889. From the coastal lowlands of Pawleys Island in South Carolina, a tradition of handwoven rope hammocks has spread around the globe.

Captain Joshua, was a river boat Captain who barged rice and supplies between rice plantations. The grass filled mattress on his boat was uncomfortable and too hot in the summer, so he decided to make a cotton rope hammock for comfort and coolness. After trying several designs, Captain Joshua came up with a design that had no uncomfortable knots. He used a continuous latched weave with wooden spreader bars. That style and design is still in use today, representing a tradition and lifestyle typical of southern plantation days over a century ago.

Quality - Only the highest quality rope is used in each Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock®. The rope is handwoven with an intricate macramé clew-end.

Hardware - The steel hardware is coated with weather resistant zinc plating. Each hammock includes everything you need for a tree or post installation including (2) tree hooks and chain/hook assemblies.

Spreader Bars - A signature of the Original Pawleys Island Rope Hammock® is the steam bent solid oak spreader bars that provide the ultimate in comfortable sway as well as great stability. Multiple coats of marine varnish protect the spreaders from the elements.

Tag - Once inspected, a metal logo tag is attached to each spreader bar to identify your hammock as an authentic Original Pawleys Island Hammock®.

Today's Pawleys Island® Products - When it comes to new products, Pawleys Island® has combined today's technology with 100 years of tradition to produce a new generation of hammocks, swings and Cypress wood outdoor furniture.

Rope Hammocks - Pawleys Island offers a complete variety of rope hammocks: cotton rope is still the original and most comfortable, polyester will stand up to the elements much better, and DuraCord is as soft as cotton and as durable as polyester. Click here for more information.

Fabric Hammocks - Pawleys Island® also offers a line of fabric hammocks, vinyl-coated acrylic fabric woven hammocks, and the new Quick-Dry hammock. Once again, they've combined 100 years of tradition with today's technology to put together a new line of hammocks that are not traditional rope hammocks.

Rockers - The craftsmen at Pawleys Island® have combined the art of weaving hammocks with first class quality rocking chairs. This line of oak chairs features a hammock style rope seating area made out of polyester rope... in both a single person rocker and a two seater rocker!

Swings - Pawleys Island came out with a line of DuraCord Single Swing made for the porch, patio or to put on a stand. With its various color patterns, Pawleys Island brings style and tatse to your household.

Hatteras Hammocks® is a company that brings the East Coast atmosphere and the craftsmanship of the Carolina's workers across the United-States and the world. Mr. Walter R. Perkins, Jr., founder of Hatteras Hammocks®, has received the Employer of the Year award from the N.C. Rehabilitation Association and the Pitt County Committee for Employing the Handicapped, a certificate of appreciation from the Coastal Plains Epilepsy Association, and a nomination for Employer of the Year by the National Mental Health Association.

Over its history, Hatteras Hammocks® has been recognized for employing the handicapped. At one time, the North Carolina School for the Blind taught hammock weaving to students with supplies and the assistance of Hatteras Hammocks® employees. Many students went on to open hammock companies of their own. Currently, Hatteras Hammocks® employs one former student of the school, Lenwood Haddock. Mr. Haddock is one of the top weavers for the company averaging 80 hammocks a week!

When it comes to innovation, I think of Mr. Perkins ... and the twinkle in his eye that means he's got another idea ready to pop out. Mr. Walter Perkins Jr. is a typical Southern Gentleman, but with a giant twist of creativity. He created Hatteras Hammocks® in 1971, and he's still in the office everyday, with more ideas than his team can keep up with.

I'd like to share a bit of the history of this company, so you can understand just what I am talking about when I say ... The Hatteras Difference.

Mr. Perkins started selling hammocks out of the trunk of his car. He would bring hammocks back from his business trips to the Pawleys Island area of South Carolina and sell them to friends. Well, his creative mind started working, and he started taking these hammocks apart. He wanted to see how they were made, and how he could make them better. His wife thought he was taking this hobby a bit too far.

But make those hammocks better he did. That's when he combined his talent for selling with his new and improved hammock. What started out as a hobby and service to friends has grown to be the absolute largest hammock manufacturer in the world. Not only the largest but the company that is associated with the highest quality standards in the industry. Mr. Perkins makes sure of that. He can still take a hammock apart and put it back together.

Today you will also find Mr. Perkins' son at the company. Walter Perkins III is the man in charge of making sure the company manufactures, warehouses, and ships everything his father dreams up. When you consider the number of products Mr. Perkins now manufactures, and the fact that they sell all over the world, young Walter has a logistics nightmare on his hands everyday when he walks in the door. Young Walter might be the only man I know that talks and thinks faster than his Dad. But the heart of this story is what this family has created.

The only quality hammocks you could buy in the 1970's were traditional rope hammocks made from cotton. That wasn't good enough for Mr. Perkins. He wanted something better. You see, no moss grows on this man or his son. If you blink, these two are already working on a new project.

Let me tell you about some of the innovative products that the Perkins have brought to the world of hammocks, swings, furniture and the great accessories to go with these products.

Handwoven Rope Hammocks - In addition to the traditional cotton rope hammocks, Hatteras Hammocks® created a line of cotton soft PolySpun hammocks. This man made fiber is as soft as cotton ... and PolySpun will stand up to the elements! It's soft. It's durable. And it is available in a variety of colors.

Quilted Fabric Hammocks - Mr. Perkins created a soft hammock bed made of two layers of a durable outdoor fabric. I should say a very soft woven fabric. Then they stuff it with poly-fiber fill to make it feel like a bed. It's a full bed style hammock versus the traditional rope hammocks, but it is also something more. This hammock comes in a variety of reversible fabric designs. If you are looking to add a bit of class to your hammock area, this is it.

Poolside Hammocks - Have you ever jumped in the hammock ... and it was soggy? Sure you have. If you have a busy pool or beach area, this hammock is just right. It is also a woven fabric hammock. This one is not as soft as the Quilted, but this one will dry out quickly. It is made of a single-ply, vinyl-coated, acrylic fabric weave. I know that sounds like a mouth full, but when Mr. Perkins comes up with an idea, he takes it to the max. This is a unique product for busy waterfront areas.

Hammock Stands - I can sum this up quickly. One of Mr. Perkins's stand designs won the International Casual Furniture Design of Excellence Awards. Another of his designs, is the most popular hammock stand in the world ... by maybe 10 to 1 ... if not more. Did he stop there. No way. You see if he stopped there, young Walter would have an easy job of just having to worry about two stands. Hatteras Hammocks® manufactures six hammock and swing stands. That wasn't good enough either. They actually produce 12 stands when you consider the colors and textures.

Some might think that's enough. Not a chance. Mr. Perkins came up with a host of accessories and tables that attach to these stands and hammocks, as well as a line of pillows in different colors, fabrics and with special embroidery.

Cushioned Swings - In addition to the world's finest hammocks, Hatteras Hammocks® came up with a truly magnificent line of single and double cushioned swings. These are great on your porch or hanging from a tree, but you can also use these on a patio or in your yard. You see, Mr. Perkins came up with a line of stands to make owning a swing, something for everyone.

Cape Hatteras Furniture - The tradition of excellence goes on and on. This is a line of first class outdoor or indoor casual furniture, combining the finest components with the tradition of handwoven hammocks. You'll want to visit this page, because this line is something special.

For 30 years Nags Head Hammocks has had a heritage of handcrafting the highest quality hammocks, porch swings and rope furniture available through 7 factory direct shops and online shops. We like to call this heritage the Nags Head difference.

Rope - For its white rope, Nags Head Hammocks use a 3 ply first quality polyester, which is made to their own specifications for strength, durability, and unmatched comfort. The colored rope is DuraCord. DuraCord rope dries faster than standard cotton or polyester. It extends the life of the hammock, as its materials are designed to resist mold or mildew. It is also as soft as cotton.

Wood - Selected white oak, which was originally used to construct the old sailing ships because of its strength and durability against the harsh marine environment.

Finish - Three coats of a high solids exterior polyurethane to protect your furniture for years against the elements.

Chain - The chain is hot dipped galvanized to withstand the harsh coastal environment.

Hardware - Nags Head sets the standard by using industry tested connections and fasteners.

Pillows - Handstretched sunbrella material is used to resist mold, mildew and fading.

Hand Bent Hammock Bars - Nags Head Hammocks still puts the traditional curve in their bars for added comfort. It is time consuming and expensive to do but the added comfort is unmatched.

Original Designed Products - All products are original designs at a quality level the imitators and importers will never match.

Comfort - Nags Head personally tests and inspects every product for comfort and quality before it leaves their factory in coastal North Carolina.

Factory Direct Pricing - All hammocks, swings and chairs are offered with unmatched quality and at competitive pricing.

Guarantee - Nags Head Hammocks guarantees all their products against defects in quality or workmanship, if your not happy then neither are they.

Treasure Cove is quickly becoming a mark of quality at a great price. Only the highest quality 8mm rope is used. Treasure Cove hammocks use solid oak spreader bars that impart a gentle curve to maximize comfort. For added safety, the chain is attached to the hammock ring. This also prevents loss of the hardware when storing for the winter. Each Treasure Cove hammock is proudly branded with a distingished Treasure Cove logo on its unique stabilizing spreader bar secured with a hand braided clew knot. These stabilizing bars are used in addition to the standard spreader bars for added safety. The rope beds can span up to an impressive 60" and are constructed of over 1,000 feet of soft durable polyester rope. Double-latch construction and 14 loops are used for greater strenth and comfort. The hand tied bowline knots tighten with each use. Treasure Cove is truely the next generation of an age old craft.

Captain's Line consists of high quality products at an unbeatable price and can range in a variety of sizes and styles. The hammocks are constructed of high quality soft spun rope and include rust resistant hanging hardware. The Captain's Line pillows use Sunbrealla acrylic fabric for the best fade and mildew resistance. The stands are constructed of heavy gauge steel with a weather resistant powder coated finish. All Captain's Line products are satisfaction guaranteed!

Mayan hammocks are one of the oldest and most popular resting instruments. They are hand made by local artisans, weaving threads in the form of a net to make the body as comfortable as possible. Mayan hammocks have no spreader bar, therefore making hanging alot more versatle. These hammocks fit ideally in small spaces and can even bee stored for travel. Many people have also found unique uses for Mayan hammocks when they are not being used - such as to store stuffed animals in a childs room, to dress up a room that needs a little added touch, and a place to store pillows and other various bulky items. Mayan hammocks definately carry a heritage and are most ideally used to lay and sway your cares away!