Hammocks from Hammock Heaven.co.uk

FAIR TRADE

In this part of the world, people usually sway in their hammocks between two trees on a warm summer afternoon, simply as relaxation. Not so in South America, where many people traditionally sleep in their hammocks at nighttimes, these have served as beds for generations.

Traditional hammock production in Brazil started running into trouble a few years ago, however, as increasing volumes of cheap foam mattresses from the Far East threatened to replace the hammock as the normal bed. Numerous manufactures were forced to close down and many jobs were lost in Ceara, the poorest region in Brazil.

One of these hammock factories, which had stood empty for years, is the birthplace of AMAZONAS. Together with a Brazilian, they bought the complex in 1996, renovated the buildings and purchased new weaving looms. The pace of growth was so fast that, in 2002, the old buildings were torn down and replaced by a new, state-of-the-art production hall. The modern hall has been equipped with additional looms and a new dust extraction system to ensure a dust-free working environment.

The export of AMAZONAS hammocks today provides more than 100 workers with a secure job. The majority of them is paid two to three times the minimum legal wage, which offers them and their families a steady income. In addition, they enjoy social standards which are largely unheard of in the rural areas of Brazil, such as social security, health insurance and paid holidays.

Exports to Europe provide further benefits for the workers. The quality of the raw materials we use corresponds to European standards. The environmental compatibility of the dyes used does not just help the rivers and streams in Brazil, but also means a healthy working environment for the workers who process the dyed cotton. Also, ear muffs for hearing protection are used practically nowhere else except in our factory.

In order to ensure the high quality of our products, we furthermore have our hammocks analysed at regular intervals for azo dyes, heavy metals, formaldehyde and other pollutants. So that you can relax with complete peace of mind!

FSC - well managed forests

The wood in the products bearing this sign comes from well managed forests, independently certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council.

TÜV – the symbol for your safety

The TÜV certificate is the German seal which certifies the safety of a product. The product is subjected to a range of standardised technical procedures, testing the product in its destined application area. This seal of safety is particularly important for applications which concern children. You can recognize our TÜV-certified product range by the pictured seals.

The material dreams are made of

In the hammock and baby product sector in Germany and also internationally, AMAZONAS is increasingly becoming a synonym for high quality and stability. Last but not least because we can constantly make improvements to the benefit of our customers thanks to our direct contact with our manufacture in Brazil. We are always receptive for your suggestions and look forward to a lively exchange with our retailers and all experienced AMAZONAS hammock users.

All our Brazilian hammocks and hanging chairs are made of 100% cotton. We guarantee that the colours are AZO-free!

Öko-Tex Standard 100

The tested components comply with the Öko-Tex Standard 100 requirements.

Nylon makes the difference

As opposed to the cheap polyester that is often used, nylon is:
much kinder to the skin, allowing it to breathe
much more comfortable, as the elastic material stretches
much more stable, as we use extra-strength 210 T nylon that withstood three times the maximum load in laboratory tests.

Amazonas-Traveller/Moskito-Traveller - Highest Quality
We achieve additional safety through welded, sewn-in loops for hanging, and stronger hanging cords than those conventionally used.

The material is checked by an independent laboratory and is free of harmful AZO substances.

In the King-Size-Format of 220 x 140 cm, even tall people can relax comfortably.

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