Fabric Fact – Hemp
January 1, 2011 - by web editor - posted in Linger Magazine - 8 Comments
Hemp is the most durable of natural fibers, 3 times the tensile strength of cotton. Hemp fabric is weather-resistant against UV rays and mold-resistant. Hemp can be blended with other fibers, achieving different qualities in the garment. A good blend is hemp/silk and hemp/cotton. Its durability aides in its use to make jeans, bags, canvas, etc. Hemp stalks are used for fiber and is easy to grow with no chemicals. The texture of hemp cloth gets softer each time it is laundered.
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Ellanista
Informative like this post on eco-fashion
admin
Thanks alot!
Malanb
Great article!
admin
Thanks for the comment! We will be covering these topics more…stay tuned!
admin
Yes, hemp is awesome for baby’s clothing! The softness is comforting and great for delicate skin. Thanks for commenting!
Lisa
Hey love the blog!
I agree hemp is one of nature’s most durable materials, I’ve always wondered because of the nature of the material if it would be better suited to baby’s clothing … just a thought…
Natassja Price
Since I’m taking my textile class this term this article was very useful:-) I would love to see more articles about difference textiles. That would be so awesome!!!!
Susan Jacob-Meyers
Happy to see the support for eco-friendly fabrics and wearable art designers! Most mags wouldn’t dare but Linger is definitely in a class of its own…The site is GORGEOUS!!