Hemp

How it is used

In textile descriptions, hemp names the fibre; specify any cotton or other fibres in a blend.

Example sentences

1. The hemp fabric softened after several controlled wash trials.

   Fabric handle can change through finishing and use.

2. We blended hemp with cotton to make the shirt less stiff.

   Blending adjusts performance without changing the identity of each fibre.

Common collocations

• hemp fabric
• hemp-cotton blend

Related terms

• fibreA very thin, long strand of natural or man-made material that is spun into yarn to make fabric, such as cotton, wool, polyester or viscose.
• compositionThe fibres a fabric or garment is made of and their percentages, for example 60% cotton, 40% polyester.

More terms: Fibres & Fabrics

• fabric
• cotton
• polyester
• woven
• knit
• GSM
• denim
• jersey
• elastane
• viscose
• linen
• wool