Many of these are decorated with coverlet borders which could be crocheted or macramé designs.  The machine loom process is easy to control and there are unlimited design possibilities. These are not labor intensive and therefore the costs are usually less than the hand-labor intensive sprang woven hammocks. 20 Ways to Use Your Hammock

The Brazilian cross-woven hammocks featured in this store are produced in Forteleza and they are beautifully machine-loomed in either softly tufted chenille or slightly textured  un-tufted durable and colorful bedspread-grade fabric.  They both are beautifully finished with twisted-cord side edging (Luxury longer than Trindade) and great hand-worked detailing.   Listing of Brazilian Hammocks

This "Corolino" Wool/Orlon blended fabrics of the Colombian hammocks have beautiful optional hand-knotted macramé borders that are stunning.  This line of hammocks that include some with spreader-bars for low-attach, up-from-floor stands, but the spreader bars are shorter than the USA type.  The shorter shoulder-width bars provide an ideal and comfortable space for the occupant without the instability of wider bars. This is a case that bigger is not better. Listing of Colombian hammocks

A minor drawback to cross-weave hammocks is the absence of cross-ways stretch.  This absence of stretch means that hot-spots develop over time and comfort is less and sleepers turn more in their sleep.  This also leaves a high wall of material on the end sides when occupied.  As with all hammocks, these are most comfortable without spreader bars and when hung high.