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