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What is hemp? Hemp derives from the fibers of the cannabis plant. It is grown from a different – although very similar-looking – cultivar to the plant that produces the well-known narcotic. Modern techniques can now produce hemp fiber and yarn that are soft and strong, and that dye well. The long fibers can be…

Synthetic fibers  Synthetic fibers are inorganically made man-made fibers, made from chemicals based on oil products And Synthetic fabrics are made from synthetic fibers as a substitute for natural fabrics, with the better qualities of these natural fabrics in them. The chemicals used to make the synthetic fibers like sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide are derived from coal,…

What is linen?  Linen has long been the fabric of choice for staying stylish in the heat. Its naturally hollow fibers make it highly water-absorbent and breathable. Its natural crispness gently drapes the fabric to hang away from the body, keeping the wearer cool and comfortable. 60% less water is required to grow flax compared…

What is bed sheet?  A BED SHEET is a flat-woven textile that is used on a bed between the occupant of a bed and the warm blanket above. It is generally a RECTANGLE OF BROADLOOM FABRIC, meaning it is made without a center seam. BEDSHEETS have hems at the top and bottom. The selvages or…

What is Polyester Fleece?  Polyester fleece is a soft, fuzzy fabric used for sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, mittens, hats, blankets, and in any other applications where a warm, wool-like material is needed. It is a two-sided pile material, meaning that both the front and back surface of the fabric sprouts a layer of cut fibers, similar…

What is Geotextile?  There are two kinds of geotextile, the first one is geotextile woven and the second is geotextile non-woven. The difference between woven and non-woven is the method on how to produce it, geotextile woven made with two or more set of thread/filament fiber that weaves to each other while non-woven made by…

What is hollow fiber or hollowfibre?  Hollow fiber duvets get their name since they’re made from fibers that have space between their knotting. The ‘hollow’ space between the fibers helps to ensure that the duvet is breathable and also means it’s higher than many other comparable duvets filled with alternative synthetic fillings. Hollow Fiber is…

What is flax (linen)?  Once one of the world’s most common textiles, linen now represents only 1% of global apparel fibers in use. Consumption peaked in 2005 at 709,000 tons and has been in decline since. It is the oldest known plant fiber used to make textiles and was widely used until displaced by cotton….

What is hemp?  Hemp is a strong and relatively coarse fiber that is used alone or in blends, mostly for woven textiles. It is used, to name a few, in jeans, shirts, uppers for shoes, hats, and accessories. It is made from the stems of Cannabis sativa, a variety of hemp that has extremely low…