comparision between cotton and hemp fiber



Comparison between cotton and hemp fabric
Property Cotton Hemp
Growth Period 12-14  weeks 21-25 weeks
Water requirement 10,000 ltrs for 1 kg cotton 2,123 lts for 1 kg hemp
Life and strength of fabric 10 yrs / less stronger than hemp 30yrs/ stronger than cotton
Absorbability Less absorbent than hemp More absorbent than cotton
Softness Softer than hemp More rough
Dye ability Less dye able More dye able
Antibacterial More prone to bacteria Less prone to bacteria
Carbon negative Non carbon negative Carbon negative
Production Half of hemp Double of cotton
Soil enhancement Does not improve soil Improves the soil
Pesticides and Herbicides Very large quantity required Very less quantity required

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