Tekiah Hemp Co-op Announces Stronger Hemp Rope Hammock

Community owned co-operative announces enhanced hemp rope hammock. Interesting information about hemp and why it is an ideal substance for hammocks.

Floyd, VA (PRWEB) February 8, 2004 --Today Tekiah Hemp Co-op announced their new, quality enhanced 100% Hemp Rope Hammock, with no price increase. Now with durable 6mm Romanian Hemp harnesses, the large hand-woven rope bed (55"x78") has an extra heavy weave of 4mm hemp rope. No chemicals, dyes, or chlorine bleach are used in the manufacture of this rope. All our hemp materials us water retting to maintain fiber strength and return valuable nutrients back to the land. water retting is an earth friendly biological process that separates the fiber for the stalk; Hemps strength is well known from its use on old time sailing ships. In fact, the Columbia History of the World states that the oldest relic of human industry is a bit of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC.

Natural fading from light beige to light gray enables the hammock to blend into any outdoor setting. Hemps natural weather resistance and UV tolerance insure that with proper care and favorable conditions, Tekiahs hemp hammocks can last up to 5 years. Strong enough for the whole family (weight limit 500 lbs) all our hammocks come with a 1-year workmanship and defective parts warranty.

founded in 1998, to support its intentional community, Tekiah Hemp Co-op is committed to sustainable social structures as well as ecological responsibility. Tekiah Co-op offers three styles of hammocks including a Hemp Fabric Hammock and the Envirope Hammock, made from a minimum 60% post-consumer recycled soda bottles. Stands, pillows and other accessories are also available.

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