Hemp and Cotton Lycra Jersey - Organic 53%H 42%C 5%L - 200gsm
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Product Specification
| Material | 53% Org Hemp, 42% Org Cotton, 5% Spandex |
| Colour | Creamy White |
| Weight | 205gsm |
| Width | 153cm |
| Manufacturing | Knitted |
| Yarn Spec | 21s Double Ply |
| Textile Finishing | PFD |
| Surface and Feel | smooth, soft, good stretch |
| Features | anti-bacterial, UV resistant, breathable, pre-washed |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Yarn Origin | Hemp: China, Organic Cotton: Turkey |
| Certificates | OCS Blended |
| Care | Machine Wash 30, Hang to Dry |
| Uses | T-shirts, Tops, Dresses, Skirts, Shorts, Leggings, Pyjamas, Underwear, Swimwear, Bedsheet, Duvet Cover, Pillowcase, Cushion Covers |
This is a soft, stretchy material that is light in colour and makes great clothes. Perfect for eco-friendly, comfortable sportswear, leggings and much more. This is an absolute classic fit for making eco-friendly t-shirts, and brings greater sustainability than a pure organic cotton fabric, while also lasting longer thanks to the incredible strength and durability of hemp fibres. The blend of organic hemp and cotton fibres results in an eco-friendly fabric that is soft to the touch, highly durable and continues to get softer the longer it is used!
This stretch fabric has a 5% Lycra (Spandex) content which provides the benefits of a "4 way" stretch, often desired in sportswear and swimwear. If you're thinking of creating your own activewear or swimsuits, this organic cotton and hemp fabric might be just the thing you're looking for! This is one of the lighter weight stretch fabrics that we carry, if you're looking for something a bit heavier/thicker we suggest taking a look at our Heavy Hemp Lycra or our Rib Knit fabric. We have a good range of stretch fabrics available, and it's always best to order some swatches to get a real feel for these sustainable stretch fabrics before ordering.
A few things to consider when buying our fabrics...
Shrinkage
Please note, natural fabrics will shrink when washed anywhere from 5%-12% depending upon the weave and composition. Always pre-wash first to desired temperature.
All natural fabrics will shrink unless they have been hammered by high temperature washes, treatments and finishes - all of that contributes to a larger footprint on our planet - at the hemp shop we never do that.
Priced by the metre
Priced per full metre length plus offers on 10m, 25m, 50m & 100m. For orders of 50m and above, please contact us for stock/delivery times.
Always order a swatch first
We always recommend checking with a new swatch before ordering, as the minimal treatment and organic cultivation methods may result in subtle changes in the hemp fibres from batch to batch. So the fabric you bought last year might be subtly different to the fabric you buy today.
Check for faults, imperfections or marks
Please check the fabric for any faults, imperfections or marks as soon as it arrives, as we are unable to accept returns of washed or cut fabric. Due to the minimal sustainable methods used during the production of the yarns, our fabrics are never intensively bleached, and as such they retain all of their natural character. Slubs and slight discolourations in hemp fabrics are not flaws, they are part and parcel of working with such pure and natural fibres.
Cut fabrics are non-refundable
Please note, that once sent, all cut fabrics are non-refundable so please order a swatch if uncertain.
Hemp fabric is...
Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable
Hemp is a natural plant fibre. It is 100% biodegradable and does not harm the environment in any way!
Thermodynamic
It keeps you warm when it’s cool and cool when it’s hot.
Antibacterial, antifungal and anti-allergen
Hemp naturally fights off bacteria and fungi such as mold, keeping your fabric smelling fresh. It's also hypoallergenic, making it a perfect choice for anyone with allergies to other natural fibres.
Breathable and insulating
Hemp’s hollow shafts mean it is breathable, and also insulating.
UV resistant
Hemp is the worlds only naturally UV resistant fabric, perfect for keeping the harmful rays of the sun from damaging your skin.
Durable
Hemp is an extremely durable, hard wearing fabric. 5x the tensile strength of cotton and 3x more durable. It also gets softer with age.
Absorbent
Hemp is a highly absorbent fabric, meaning it retains the colour and quality when dyed, much more than cotton or linen.
Strong structure
Hemp doesn’t lose shape easily and having an elastic fibre, results in less creasing when compared to some other natural fibres.
