You love the outdoors. The smell of fresh air, the gorgeous views, the excitement of those first few steps on a new adventure — any time when you’re surrounded by the serene sounds of nature is time well spent. Our team of designers enjoys outdoor adventures as much as you do and our years of hiking, camping and exploring have shown us just how far you can travel when you have the best gear to back you up. One piece of must-have gear is a hammock.

For many campers, hikers and adventurers, a hammock is the one piece of equipment that delivers unparalleled relaxation. Nothing beats stringing up a hammock overlooking a view that can only be earned on foot. Instead of sleeping on rough or cold ground, a hammock can provide an enjoyable and comfortable night of sleep during even the most grueling of journeys. Whether you’re hiking through a dense hillside forest or making camp along the riverside, a hammock is versatile and upgrades any journey.

Of course, you’re not just bringing any kind of equipment out on your adventure. Everything in your pack needs to be as durable and resilient as you are. Your backpack needs to endure the long haul. Your sleeping bag needs to protect you in any environment. Your hammock needs to offer quality, reliability and comfort. Experienced hikers know what they want and need — and they shouldn’t have to make compromises on the quality of their gear.

Why Fabric Choice Matters

As you prepare your gear for your next trip, take a moment to consider how you’ll want and need this equipment to perform out in the field. Think about the qualities you look for in everything from your footwear and jackets to backpacks and tents. No matter if you’re enjoying a weekend in a nature preserve close to home or venturing out to explore a national park for a week, every item in your pack needs to be reliable, comfortable and durable enough to handle any adventure.

DutchWare knows that high-quality equipment can keep a great trip from turning into an inconvenient and uncomfortable journey. Whether you’re upgrading your current gear or DIYing your own hammock, tarp or sleeping bag, we want to help you make your adventure as perfect as possible. We know that the different weights, levels of durability and versatility of each material has a significant impact on its performance in the field. You need a fabric that caters to your outdoor lifestyle, not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Our hammock fabrics are available in a wide variety of options suited for the needs of outdoor enthusiasts on every level. DutchWare’s team of designers have developed high-quality fabrics for everything from hammocks, clothing, quilts and sleeping bags to tarps, tents and bivys. We’re here to help you learn about the unique benefits of breathable, waterproof, mesh and downproof fabrics and how each type will impact your hammock experience.

Breathable Fabrics

How important is your comfort while you’re enjoying the outdoors? At DutchWare, we believe that comfort is a priority for every hiking and camping trip. From the moment you set out your hammock until the moment you pack it up and head home, you need a reliable fabric that will keep you comfortable. Our breathable hammock fabrics are strong enough to support your needs yet woven to maximize airflow for supreme comfort.

  • Reliable Results: Our Hexon 1.6 fabric is made from Nylon 6.6, which delivers an impressive strength to weight ratio, providing you with immense support that won’t weigh you down. Although Nylon 6.6 is strong enough to withstand significant heat or wear and tear, our Hexon 1.6 fabric is also surprisingly soft. Its cotton-like feel and stretch offer the reliable comfort you want in your hammock.
  • The Ultimate Cutting-Edge Fabric: Our ARGON fabrics feature nylon quilt materials that defy expectations. Our ARGON 90 has a double ripstop grid and amazing DWR finish. Independently tested by the largest down and feather laboratory in the world, our ARGON 67 fabric received a perfect 5-star rating from the IDFL. Both the ARGON 67 and ARGON 90 are tightly woven, calendared and completely downproof. Their ability to breathe while deflecting wind and moisture offer versatile performance as both an inner and outer quilt shell.
  • Exclusive Strength: Made exclusively for DutchWare, our Hexon line features some of our strongest breathable fabrics. These variants are book-ended by the 200-pound rating on the Hexon 1.0 and the Hexon 2.4’s 400-pound rating. Our Hexon 1.6 is rated for 350 pounds and is available in an extended width of 71 inches.
  • Lightweight: Our lightweight Ion hammock fabric is available in calendared and uncalendared versions. This fabric is perfect for hammocks or quilts and is a great lightweight material for clothing.
  • Styled for Hiking and Hunting: If you like the look of camouflage print on all of your outdoor equipment, then you’ll love our Print2Fabric breathable fabrics for hammocks and clothing. You can select from 33 different prints for the ARGON 15D, Hexon 1.0 or Hexon 1.6 fabric.

Comfort is key for every outdoor journey. Whether you’re DIYing your hammock or making modifications to your sleeping bag, breathable fabrics are exceptional materials you can use. These lightweight fabrics prevent moisture from building up and causing discomfort. DutchWare breathable outdoor fabrics for hammocks, clothing, sleeping bags and tents are designed to keep you comfortable even as you trek through high heat, muddy trails and sudden rainstorms.

Waterproof Fabrics

Nothing beats a beautiful day outside, but every outdoor enthusiast knows that the weather isn’t always favorable. Instead of letting a little wind and rain stop you from enjoying your adventure, you can outfit your clothes, backpacks, tents and more with waterproof fabrics. These materials are designed to stand up to everything from a light mist to a torrential downpour to heavy snow. However, it’s important to understand the difference between waterproof, water-resistant and water repellent products.

  • Waterproof: Moisture does not penetrate through the material.
  • Water-Resistant: The majority of moisture does not penetrate through the material, although a small amount still will.
  • Water Repellent: Moisture has a difficult time penetrating through the material compared to a standard material like cotton. However, this does not prevent water from penetrating the material.

When you design your gear, you want to make sure you use waterproof fabrics. Even a small amount of water — for instance, getting caught in a downpour for a few minutes before you can find shelter — can be enough to damage or ruin essential pieces of your gear. Wearing water-soaked clothing can cause you to get sick. Tents and backpacks can also develop mold if they aren’t dried properly after becoming waterlogged. Waterproof fabrics keep you and your equipment warm, safe and dry.

It’s also important to understand that waterproof fabrics are all different as well. Some fabrics are very lightweight and are ideal for clothing. Other fabrics are abrasion-resistant, which provides extra durability for items like bags or tents. You may choose to use one waterproof fabric for your shelter and select a different one for your clothing based on these unique features and benefits. DutchWare carries a variety of waterproof fabrics perfect for outdoor use in nearly any climate.

  • Abrasion Resistance: Choose the Robic 210D Extreema for a thin, flexible fabric that is abrasion resistant.
  • Reinforced Reliability: The 300D Pack Material is one of our strongest water-resistant fabrics. Coated on the back with Polyurethane, it is made with a 300-denier polyester diamond weave material that provides the durability you need when reinforcing your backpack or tarp.
  • The X-Factor in Your Gear: X-Pac waterproof fabrics come in multiple variants, including the VX25, VX03 and VX07. All three feature a waterproof PSI of at least 200 and DWR finish. These heavy-duty fabrics are designed to resist tearing and keep water out.
  • The Ultimate Upgrade: The Robic 210D Extreema Pack Material is stronger and more durable than normal nylon. This waterproof fabric can take a beating and still not tear, making it the ultimate upgrade for your backpack.
  • Dyneema® Durability: Choose any of the Dyneema® Composite Fabrics for a tough, waterproof material that is lightweight and soft on the skin. We offer six different weights of the Dyneema® Composite fabric, from 0.51-ounce fabric perfect for gloves, tarps and stuff sacks to 2.92-ounce fabric made for heavy-duty bags. All Dyneema® Composite fabrics are 54 inches wide and sold in 1/2 yard increments.
  • No-Breathe Nylon: Our Sil Nylon waterproof fabric is made of ultralight ripstop nylon and features a siliconized coating. This non-breathable fabric will prevent even the smallest amount of moisture from seeping through your gear.
  • Performance Under Pressure: Our Xenon line of waterproof fabrics are made from lightweight polyester and will stand up to heavy rainfall. The Xenon Sil .9 and Xenon Sil 1.1 both have at least 1500mm head pressure. This new fabric is made from lightweight polyester and is also available in a wider size. The Xenon Sil 5300 will endure any storm you’re brave enough to face with its 5300mm head pressure rating.
  • Trust in Tyvek: When a material is used to protect the infrastructure of buildings from water during construction, you know that you can trust it to take care of you and your gear. Tyvek fabric is waterproof and lightweight, giving you reliability in an easy-to-carry roll.

Don’t let moisture, rain or water ruin your time or your gear. Whether you’re DIYing a tarp or adding extra waterproof reinforcement for your backpack, select a reliable waterproof fabric made from polyester, coated nylon or Dyneema®. These materials can be lightweight, durable additions to your gear that will ensure you stay safe and comfortable on your next trip.

Calendared/Downproof Fabrics

You have a lot of great fabric options for designing or improving your gear. Waterproof and breathable fabrics both offer unique features that can keep you cool, comfortable and clean for years. These benefits are handy, but some active backpackers and campers may want to make their gear as useful as possible. If you’re interested in upgrading your standard equipment so that these items are perfectly personalized to your needs, our team suggests that you consider integrating calendared and downproof fabric into your design.

It’s likely that you already use other items that feature downproof fabric such as down comforters and pillows used on your bed. These fabrics contain the down or feathers that fill these items, preventing them from coming out through the fabric. You may choose to use down and downproof fabrics on your sleeping bag, for instance, to achieve the same lightweight warmth that you receive from your down comforter. One benefit of downproof fabrics is that they are also calendared.

Downproof fabrics are calendared, although not all calendared fabrics are also downproof. You can also choose a breathable or waterproof fabric that is downproof or calendared. A breathable fabric that is downproof is a lightweight option that is soft to the touch. A waterproof fabric that is calendared provides an additional layer of waterproofing to keep you and your gear warm and dry. DutchWare carries downproof and calendared fabrics that are also waterproof or breathable.

DutchWare fabrics that are downproof/calendared and breathable:

  • ARGON 67
  • ARGON 90
  • Dobby 1.9
  • Ion

Dyneema® Composite fabrics that are laminated together to create a downproof and waterproof seal:

  • CT1E.08 (0.51 oz.)
  • CT1E.08/C21K.18 (0.67 oz.)
  • CT2E.08 (0.8 oz.)
  • CT2K.18 (1.0 oz.)
  • CT3.5K.18 (1.3 oz.)
  • CT5K.18/WOV (2.92 oz.)

If your gear has down inside or needs some extra waterproofing, consider downproof and calendared fabrics. Downproof fabrics are made especially for use in quilts and sleeping bags that contain down. Calendaring adds a little extra waterproofness to a fabric. Downproof and calendared fabrics possess features that will benefit you on your travels, especially journeys that are likely to include significant changes in weather and temperature.

Mesh Fabrics

Along with our breathable, waterproof, calendared and downproof fabrics, DutchWare also provides mesh fabric and netting to completely cover your outdoor needs. From the trail to the campsite and everywhere in between, you’ll need protection from bothersome insects. Our three bug netting fabrics provide the best defense against anything that may bite and sting you during your trip. Adding our NoSee-Um Bug Netting to your hammock, tent and sleeping bag will ensure that you’re protected all night.

Mesh padding is another useful resource that can be used for different applications. This polyester material is breathable, wicking moisture away throughout your trip. Ideal for shoulder straps, spacer mesh is soft on the skin and barely noticeable.

DutchWare offers four types of mesh fabric:

  • 3D Spacer Mesh (1/8″): This thick, padded mesh is perfect for hip belts or backpack straps.
  • 0.9 NoSee-Um Bug Netting: This bugnetting weighs only 0.9 ounces per square yard and excels at keeping flying, biting, stinging bugs at bay.
  • Nano NoSee-Um Bug Netting: This bugnetting is even lighter at only 0.67 ounces per square yard and is made from 15-denier nylon.
  • NoSee-Um Baffle: This baffle tape is made from our bugnetting fabric and is meant for sewing inside sleeping bags and quilts to keep the filling from shifting. It’s available in 1.5-inch, 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch widths.

One of the biggest challenges to relaxing and camping outdoors is contending with the thousands of insects that will always cross your path. The allure of sleeping under the stars in a hammock or sleeping bag can be instantly eliminated when you think about the itching and swatting that comes with open-air relaxation. Thankfully, adding bug netting to or around your hammock is an effective way to keep these pests out and keep you comfortable.

Quality Fabrics for All Your Gear From DutchWare

Your options to customize your trail gear are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to high-quality outdoor fabric. DutchWare is ready to help you create your own gear or improve your current equipment with our reliable fabrics. All of our fabrics are available in a variety of styles, colors and patterns, letting you completely personalize your gear to your specs and style. Contact us today and let us know how we can help you select the right fabric for your hammock, sleeping bag or other outdoor equipment.

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There’s nothing quite like spending a few moments relaxing outdoors in a hammock. The lulling swing and cradling feeling can be almost meditative. Meanwhile, you can take time to rest your eyes or enjoy the scenery, looking up at the tree branches or blue sky.

Hammocks are perfect for hiking, camping or even casual everyday use. The right kinds are easy to bring anywhere and set up, giving you more time to enjoy a break with less hassle.

While hammocks are multipurpose, they’re an essential item for any experienced or novice backpacker. Hammocks make perfect sleeping accommodations without needing to pack a whole tent. You can set up camp anywhere you want while still keeping cool, deterring insects and staying safe suspended above the ground.

But if you want to enjoy them for seasons to come, you’ll need the best quality and the right style for you. Dutchware offers many different options, from hammocks with mosquito nets to hanging chairs to customizable designs.

If you want a quality outdoor hammock, we’ve got you covered. Discover and compare our different styles to find the right fit for you.

Chameleon Hammocks

Engineered and designed by an experienced hiker and backpacker with the intent to create better-performing hammocks, the Chameleon is setting a new standard for the industry. It’s both lightweight and strong and can be used for lounging or camping, making it the perfect choice for a beginner or backpacker on the move in any climate condition.

This model is versatile — it can be used as a simple one-piece unit or upgraded with added attachments, such as slings, shelves and pockets for supplies you need to keep close. You can add holders for small items, like keys and a water bottle, or storage for gear and extra layers. It is also available with whoopie hooks or beetle buckles for suspension rigs.


In addition to smaller attachments, you can also modify the Chameleon for different temperatures, weather conditions and environments. 

Warm temperature and no bugs? Simply use the hammock in ‘netless mode’. When you have to ward off nasty bugs, zip on the bugnet attachment. Brave cool climates and damp conditions with the top cover attachment. This hammock style is compatible with every additional element you may need, so you can prepare for the worst right away or purchase pieces as you travel to new terrain.

Weight Capacity & Fabrics

The most important thing to consider when buying a model is weight capacity, especially if you plan on storing gear in the hammock with you. Hammock body fabrics have differing ratings so you can find the best material to suit your needs.

Keep in mind, a two layer hammock will add more strength to the fabric rating.

The Chameleon models are available for order with one of several fabric options, including:

  • Hexon 1.0: This is our lightest weight fabric with a super soft feel, and it offers a 200-pound rating.
  • Hexon 1.2: A soft feel like Hexon 1.0 with added strength and durability. This fabric has a 275 pound rating.
  • Hexon 1.6: Featuring a stronger weave, this material has a 350-pound rating and is suitable for most campers.
  • Hexon Wide 1.6: A wider version of the standard Hexon 1.6, with the same 350-pound rating. We recommend our Wide Chameleon for those over 6’1”

It’s always safer to opt for a higher weight rating, especially as you may run into situations where you need to keep gear under cover.

As far as height goes, there isn’t much deviation from the standard 11-foot model, which provides most people with a comfortable amount of space. However, wide models offer an extra foot of room and are great for anyone who is over 6’1″ tall and/or 250 pounds.

If you’re looking for a hammock that’s packable, versatile and comfortable, the Chameleon will suit all your needs and maybe even convince you to spend more nights under the stars.

Netless Hammocks

For a more casual experience, netless hammocks are a great choice. Whether you use them for camping out for the night, relaxing mid-hike or just taking a sunny nap, it’s a classic style with a lot of versatility.

Lightweight and smaller to pack down than the netted variety, you can use netless models as is or modify them with additional accessories. Bring as little or as much as you need and leave more room in your backpack for the essentials — like those extra granola bars.



Standard 11-foot netless models are available for order as a single layer or two layer hammock. The two layer version allows for better wind protection, a higher weight rating and an opening to insert sleeping pads between the two fabrics.

The hammock body is available with Beetle Buckle Suspension buckles, Whoopie Hooks Suspension, or choose the ‘no suspension’ option if you’d like to custom build your own hammock suspension.

You can also order it with the dual Knotty Mod — shock cord drawstrings installed in either side to cinch up extra fabric for a snug hammock and footbox — and with a fixed or adjustable structural ridgeline.

11ft Netless hammocks are available in five different fabric options – Cloud 71, Cloud 1.4, Hexon 1.0, Hexon 1.2, and Hexon 1.6. While these materials have weight ratings varying from 200 to more than 350 pounds, you may choose to strengthen them with a two layer hammock. The new weight capacity will be about 50% stronger. For example, the Hexon 1.6 is rated for 350 pounds while the Two Layer Hexon 1.6 is rated for 525.



It’s an innovative and practical design that will suit the needs of any casual camper or relaxer. Our netless hammocks allow you to bring comfortable sleep with you wherever you go, without needing any extra accessories or taking up unnecessary space.

The 11ft Netless Wide hammock is great for those over 6’1″ and/or 250 pounds. The 12 Footer hammock is perfect for lounging or for those who are over 6’6″ tall.

Netted Hammocks

Looking to take your expedition into buggy areas? Mosquitoes and gnats can be a terrible nuisance — and even a health risk — for any backpacker or camper. They interrupt sleep and can expose you to illness or infection, which is a less than desirable state to be in, especially while out in the woods.

Luckily, there are several hammock options with built-in bug nets to deter flying insects. Models with the netting already attached are lighter weight and easier to pack than a hammock with a separate piece. Also, you’ll never accidentally leave your bug net behind — anyone who has before knows how big of a loss that is.

Dutchware provides two distinct hammock styles with attached netting:

1. Half-Zipped

For full protection, a bug net spans the entire top of this hammock style, completely covering it. The net is sewn to one long side and attached to the other by a zipper that runs the full length of the hammock, making getting in and out easy. You can also unzip the entire side, roll the bug net to the sewn side and clip it in place with toggles to go netless.

Along with the netting, the model also comes with multiple tieout points to prevent the bug net from sagging, packhooks to attach a quilt for insulation and D-rings for other accessories and storage pockets. If you like the functionality but don’t need the netting, you may also order the Half-Zipped style with a vented top cover rather than the bug net, in whatever color you’d like. The top cover provides privacy and wind protection in cool weather.


2. Half-Wit

As the name suggests, this style comes with a bug net attached to the top half of the hammock, meant to protect your head and upper body from insect attacks. More lightweight and packable than any netted or two-piece alternative and available with whoopie hook suspension, this is the ultimate hammock choice for ultralight backpacking.


The bug net is sewn to either side of the hammock body and drapes down from the ridgeline, which creates a seal with your underquilt or blanket. It’s adjustable to make the netting looser or tighter to the ridgeline. This style also includes the dual Knotty Mod to reduce slack in the sides of the hammock and create a comfortable footbox on either side.

Hammock netting is an absolute necessity for camping during seasons or in areas where bugs are prevalent. Styles that include attached hammock bug nets are the lightest and most convenient solution, allowing you to avoid annoying bites and sleep or relax in comfort.

Netless Hammock Chair

Enjoy the best of the netless hammock combined with the casual lounging that 2T’s Hanging Hammock Chairs provide with the Netless Hammock Chair. Sit back and relax or store additional gear in the lightweight Netless Hammock Chair.

You can use it as a chair to relax in a more upright position or as an additional gear sling to hold your backpack and other gear. String the back up high to sit in an upright position with your feet on the ground, or kick your feet up and rest them on the suspension to recline in the hammock.


The Netless Hammock Chair’s length is a little over 5 feet, and it comes with its own pocket to eliminate the need for a stuff sack. Its sewn end channels pair well with almost any hammock suspension system, so it’ll be compatible with whichever suspension system you prefer.

2T’s Hanging Hammock Chairs

If you’re not necessarily looking for overnight accommodations or want a casual lounging area in addition to a full hammock rig or tent, the 2T’s hammock chair model might be the perfect option for you.

Angled so you can sit up and enjoy a beautiful view or fun event, the 2T’s is high-quality and super portable. The whole rig packs down to about pocket size so you can bring it along anywhere without wasting space or creating a hassle. Despite its compact size, this chair has a weight rating of 225 pounds. It’s perfectly suitable for relaxing or taking a quick midday nap.

The 2T’s doesn’t just stop at being a comfortable chair, either. It has a broad range of uses for backpackers, making it the swiss-army knife of hammocks. These secondary uses include:

  • Pack cover: In rainy conditions, the 2T’s works perfectly as a pack cover, one of the most frequent secondary uses for the chair. Drawstrings around the outer edge allow you to fit the fabric snugly around you or your backpack, keeping everything completely dry.
  • Gear hammock: If you bring a full hammock rig with you for camping, you may not want to — or be able to — keep your gear inside with you. Packing the space-saving 2T’s will allow you to have a hammock just for your gear to keep it protected, off the ground and dry in the event of rain.
  • Mini tarp: Need to cover your hammock but forgot to bring a tarp? The 2T’s can work as a mini version, helping you keep dry and warm in wet conditions.
  • Water or wash bin: The fabric works perfectly to keep water off of you and your gear, but it also works in the opposite way — it collects and holds water for later use. If you need to gather or use water in a pinch, the 2T’s works great as a basin.
  • Other practical uses: Past these purposes, the 2T’s can also serve as an undercover, hammock bench, bushcraft chair and a ground cloth.

With such versatility and by only taking up a pocket-sized amount of space, 2T’s outdoor hammock chair may upgrade from being your luxury item to becoming your new favorite camping essential that you can’t leave home without.

When you’ve decided on a hammock model that suits your lifestyle, you can choose to make it your own with customization options. No more mixing up your gear with your friends’, and no more having to choose between the same standard colors. Show off your sense of style with a custom printed hammock.

Choose one of our patterns or send us an email with your original design or color preferences to personalize all of your gear. The hammock bodies, tarps, covers and all accessories are fully customizable, and you can order printed fabric material for DIY projects as well.

The software is relatively straightforward, simple to use and accessible from our website. Once you choose a product you’d like to customize, or you’re in our online fabric studio, you’ll need to:

  • Choose a design: You can choose a unique image file from your own collection or find one online, as long as you have permission to use the picture. Choose a fun image that’s personal to your style or use a company logo. The possibilities are endless, and you can be as creative as you want.
  • Send us your pattern: Once you choose an image, send it to us in an email.
  • Choose product specs: In your email, include your preferred fabric type you want us to use for your hammock and specify how many linear yards of the fabric you’d like.

When you’ve finished personalizing, you can submit your order, add the product to your cart and continue shopping for more or check out.


Dutchware supplies the fabric materials, manufactures the gear and prints the designs in-house, meaning we can offer our custom camping hammocks and other gear at a lower price. You’ll have access to high-quality, customized products and still be able to save money.

Shop Dutchware for Quality Outdoor Camping Hammocks

Dutchware is proud to manufacture high-quality, U.S.-made products to fit your camping, backpacking and relaxing needs.

Located in Lancaster, PA., our hammocks are designed by an experienced hiker and manufactured by skilled craftspeople, so you can rest assured you’re getting an innovative and well-made product. We’re also committed to using recycled materials and packaging whenever possible to create less strain on the environment.

At Dutchware, we guarantee your satisfaction and no manufacturer defects, so you can return any unused product without hassle if it isn’t quite what you wanted. If it is, we’ve got everything you need to finish packing for your hammock camping expedition.

Check out our variety of customizable camping hammocks for your next hike or contact us for more information.

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