LA SIESTA considers it their task to provide the greatest possible safety in hammocks and hammock chairs, which is why they meticulously work on predicting possible dangers and on preventing them by making all necessary adjustments on the respective product.
Stress tests
All LA SIESTA hammocks and hammock chairs are stress tested. For this test, the product is placed in a machine solely created for that purpose. Here, a weight that is 2.5-times higher than the maximum capacity stated is placed on the product. That way, possible weaknesses are identified and eliminated before the product reaches its customer.
Safety first – SafeTurn
In 1998, LA SIESTA invented SafeTurn, a safety swivel integrated in the suspension of the hammock chair, which enables rotation around its own axle without overwinding the suspension ropes. Especially children love turning in a hammock chair, which makes SafeTurn indispensible especially in products for children.
Hammocks for children
Thanks to more than 20 years of experience with products for children LA SIESTA knows about the possible dangers created by unsupervised or incorrect usage. In cooperation with the Federal German Association for the Promotion of Posture and Physical Exercise (BAG), LA SIESTA has therefore developed hammocks for children satisfying highest demands on safety. These hammocks are a bit smaller than regular hammocks and offer a closed suspension preventing any dangers of strangulation.
TÜV-Rheinland
When developing suspension systems and stands for hammocks LA SIESTA cooperates with the TÜV-Rheinland. Their testing experts make sure that the products fulfil all requirements regarding safety and provide guidelines for the design to eliminate potential safety hazards. All suspension systems and stands for hammocks by LA SIESTA are marked with the GS-logo.