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 a variety of patterns, tops, dresses, shirts and light-weight trousers.
This cloth is suitable for the following patterns the Merchant & Mills Workbook: Bantam, Heron, Strides, Saltmarsh and Curlew.
55% Hemp / 45% Organic Cotton
Approximate width: 56″ (144cm)
Weight: 170gsm or 5oz
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.
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.
