Fibres Compared
- | Hemp | FlaxLinen | Cotton |
Compared to Cotton |
25 x stronger | 2-3 x stronger | - |
Cool in summer | Yes | Yes | Yes, less than Linen & Hemp |
Warm in winter | Yes | Yes | No |
Softens with use/wash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Breathes well | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Biodegradable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Antibacterial | Yes | Yes | |
Use of chemicals for growing | None | Very few | Lots |
Wrinkles easy | Less than other natural fibres | Yes | Yes |
Moisture absorbency | 12% | 10-12% | |
Fibre length | about 1-2m | 0.5-1m | 0.025-0.06m |
Fibre colour | Brownish to dark brown tones | Grey tones | Yellowish/Off White |
Resistance to rotting, mildew, mould | High. Also resistant to salt water | No | Yes |
Resistance to moths, insects | Yes | Yes | |
UV resistance | 95% | Yes | No |