Hemp Clothing Information

Hemp is a versatile textile source.

Hemp is a most versatile plant. According to Hemp.co.uk, it is a food source, a fuel and it also forms a fiber used to make clothing. The hemp source for clothing is legally grown, requires no pesticides to aid growth and is an environmentally friendly product.

Benefits

For some people, one of the main benefits of hemp textiles is the fact it is organic. Hemp fiber also makes a durable textile, and has a longer life than many other fabrics due to the hemp plant's elongated fibers.

Features

Modern processing creates a softer fabric compared to the original, tough texture of the hemp material used to make the first Levi's jeans. Hemp clothing becomes softer with every washing as the fibers relax. Today, it is combined with silk and organic cotton to create a wider variety of textiles suitable for clothing.

Types

Hemp is not just used to make clothes such as jackets and dresses. It is also used in producing clothing accessories ranging from shoes to purses and rucksacks. As hemp is weather-resistant, it is an excellent material for outdoor wear, according to EarthEasy.com.

References

• Hemp
• Earth Easy: Hemp Clothing