Garment & Textile · Fibre
Hemp
Bast fibre from Cannabis sativa — strong, antimicrobial, UV-resistant.
Origin
China, Central Europe
Era
Ancient
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Industrialist View
China (Heilongjiang) dominant. EU/US rebirth under low-THC 2018 Farm Bill. Price in US$2–4/kg fibre. Often blended 55 hemp / 45 cotton. Growing demand in denim, outerwear.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Coarser than linen — use 90/14 needle, strong polyester 30 wt thread. Pre-wash 3x to soften.
Sourcing
China, France, Canada, USA, Lithuania.
Construction & Use
Field-retted or enzyme-retted, then decorticated.