Hemp

Natural

Plant fibre (bast)

One of the oldest cultivated fibres. Strong, durable, and naturally resistant to mould and UV — increasingly used in sustainable fashion as an alternative to cotton.

Origin & Production

Bast fibre extracted from the stems of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Grown mainly in China, France, and Canada. Stalks are retted, broken, and spun into yarn.

Key Properties

  • Extremely strong & durable
  • Naturally UV & mould resistant
  • Breathable
  • Softens with wear & washing
  • Absorbent

Common Uses

Casual shirts & trousersDenim & workwearBags & accessoriesBlended with cotton or silk

Sustainability

Requires minimal water, no pesticides, and improves soil health through phytoremediation. One of the lowest-impact natural fibres. Carbon-negative when accounting for soil sequestration.

Care Instructions

Washing

Machine wash at 30-40 °C. Hemp is robust and handles washing well.

Drying

Line dry or tumble dry low. Dries quickly.

Ironing

High heat (200 °C) while slightly damp, similar to linen.

Tips
  • Like linen, hemp wrinkles — embrace the texture
  • Gets dramatically softer over time
  • Extremely long-lasting — hemp garments can outlast cotton by years

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Quick facts

Classification
Natural
Sub-type
Plant fibre (bast)
Key property
Extremely strong & durable
Primary use
Casual shirts & trousers

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