The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world, meaning all its impacts – for good or ill – are truly global in nature. When it comes to environmental footprint, the textile industry historically has been far from sustainable, requiring massive amounts of water and energy for Read more…
Industrial hemp is a versatile plant renown for its wide range of uses. One of the most common and widespread uses of hemp is in the creation of a hemp-based fabric, which can be used in clothing, bags, linens, and much more. Hemp fabric offers some major advantages over other types of materials, so it’s natural to wonder whether it could be blended with them to leverage the best of both worlds. Luckily, the answer is yes. Let’s take a closer look at hemp fabric blends and why they are advantageous for creating high quality products.
Among the many uses of industrial hemp, the fibrous plant is well known for its usefulness in creating long-lasting and durable textiles. While cotton has long been king in the world of fabrics, industrial hemp offers a sustainable approach to creating high-quality fabrics and clothing. How does hemp really stack up to cotton when compared side-by-side, and how can this plant change the way we think about the textile industry?