Hemp Fabric

Aug 25, 2022

By Birds of Fabriclore

What is Hemp Fabric?

Fabric derived from the stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant is known as "hemp fabric," and it is one of the many types of textiles.
The hemp plant has two layers of tissue that make up its stalks: The bast fibers, which are similar to rope, constitute the outside layer, while the pith, which is composed of wood, forms the interior layer.
The only part of the Cannabis sativa stalk that is used to make textiles is the top layer.

Hemp has been a staple of the industrial fiber industry for millennia.
Hemp cordage was essential for sailors because of its durability and resilience when used to lash down ships and sails. Additionally, the coarse nature of the fiber in hemp made it suitable for use in making canvas, sailcloth, sacks, rope, and paper.
It is one of India's five holy plants, and the ancient Vedic texts even talk about it. Hemp is basically native to India, and a lot of it is grown in the state of Uttarakhand in the north.
In the 16th century, King Henry VIII levied penalties on farmers who weren’t producing hemp, and in the 18th century, the American Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.
Numerous historical hemp artifacts attest to the substance's significance and wide range of usage.
Hemp cloth has come a long way from its humble beginnings some 10,000 years ago.
Hemp fabric spun approximately 8,000 B.C. was discovered among artifacts in Iraq.
Europeans found out about this information in 1200 B.C. and quickly spread it all over the continent.
Even the ancient Chinese knew how useful hemp was. Around 2700 BC, the made-up Chinese emperor Shen Nung taught his people how to grow Cannabis sativa and make fabrics from it.
Hemp has been cultivated in this nation for at least 6,000 years, making it the pioneer in this field.

Texture	Once it is processed into fabric, hemp has a similar texture to cotton, but it also feels somewhat like canvas.
Breathable	The fabric has a high amount of absorbency.
Durable	Hemp fabric is extraordinarily tensile and durable.

Clothing	Shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, hoodies, jackets, etc.
Home Furnishing	Towels, bedsheets, table covers, etc.

Today, hemp textiles are used for a variety of purposes, including home décor, fashion, accessories, and bath linen. They may also be used in the production of goods such as sanitary pads, diapers, environmental wraps, and other similar items.
Many companies and designers all over the world are starting to see what a great material hemp is and how it could help the environment in the long run.
Businesses in Mumbai like the Hemp Fabric Lab and the Bombay Hemp Company are trying to teach fashion designers and customers about hemp so that they can make "healthier" fashion choices.
When it comes to sustainable clothing, hemp is without a doubt the material to keep an eye on.

Unless the item is soiled, wash it in cold water.
Hemp lasts a long time and does not need to be washed by hand.
When removing stains, use detergent either directly or as a pretreatment, and warm water.
Do not put an item of clothing through the heat of the dryer or iron it until you are certain that the stain has been removed.
The dry cleaning method is inefficient. The hemp content of the cloth holds up better after being washed.
Take things out of the washer and dryer as soon as possible to keep them from getting wrinkled.
If you want to air dry the garment, hang it up and make any necessary adjustments to the collar, pockets, and hems before doing so.
Wrinkles may be removed with heat and moisture, so to relax wrinkles, give an item a quick toss in the dryer for a few minutes, spray it with some water, or dampen it.
If you iron, make sure the heat is pretty high. Test on the back to get rid of shine, especially when working with darker colors.
Steer clear of chlorine bleach while working with hemp. Products using oxygen bleach are superior in performance and less harmful to the environment.