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Know About Hemp Fabric
Hemp fabric is noted for its warmth and softness with a durability, which is rarely found in other fabrics. It is highly versatile and is used in countless number of products like apparel, accessories, shoes, furniture, and home furnishing. It is UV protected and has an insulative quality that allows clothing to be cool in summer and warm in winter.

Apparel made of hemp fabric withstand harsh conditions and last longer. It has beautiful luster. The fabric accepts dyes readily and gets soft with every wash. It withstands water better than any other textile product. It blends well with cotton, silk, wool, polyester, etc. Blending with cotton improves the texture and whiteness of the fabric. Hemp fabric is obtained from the stems of the plant. The stems of the plant are processed to dissolve the gum or the pectin found in it. The fiber is then separated and again processed. After the processing is over, it is woven into yarns and fabric. The finest hemp fabric is produced in Italy. China is the world's leading producer of hemp.

Characteristics of Hemp Fabric

• It is strong and durable.
• It has beautiful luster.
• It is absorbent.
• It readily takes dye.
• It gets soft with every wash.
• It is warm.
• It is a resistant to UV rays.
• It is a very good insulator.
• It blends well with other fabrics.
• It wrinkles easily.
• It has poor drapability.

Uses of Hemp Fabric

• Hemp Fabric is very versatile. This fabric is a great choice for comfortable work clothes, home decoration, or for anything where comfort and durability is needed.
• It is used as clothing, curtains, draperies, upholstery, bedspreads, table linens, sheets, dish towels, canvas, etc.