This fabric is only available spasmodically when the mill has stock
A classic denim blue chambray with added eco credentials! It is made from a blend of organic cotton and hemp, the hemp content gives some this cloth added texture and slub. It would make a beautiful summer shirt.
You could use this for many of our patterns, tops, dresses, shirts and light-weight trousers.
This cloth is suitable for the following patterns in our Workbook: Bantam, Heron, Strides, Saltmarsh and Curlew.
55% hemp/45% organic cotton.
144cm wide.
5oz/170gsm.
Wash at 30 degrees, with a non bio detergent and on a gentle spin cycle.
Iron on low, do not bleach.
Tumble dry on a low heat.
This cloth is OCS and GOTS certified.
Made in China.
More about Hemp:
Hemp and marijuana are both the same species of plant separated only by selective breeding. Hemp is extremely durable, up to three times stronger than cotton. It’s soft to touch, and can hold its shape well. Hemp is naturally breathable and highly water absorbent.
It is hypo-allergenic, UV resistant, anti-fungal and thermoregulating.
Eco credentials:
Hemp behaves and looks much like linen. It is also grown and processed in a similar way, yet it can yield twice as much fibre as flax. It has a short growing period of about 100 days and so can be planted and harvested up to four times a year. The cultivation process naturally reduces pests and returns 60-70% of the nutrients it takes into the soil. It requires little water or pesticides and no fertilisers. It is the most carbon negative crop, absorbing more carbon dioxide than it produces.
