June 5th launch of black twill hemp kilt

[Canuck]

I'd be interested in the black, too, if you can make it of 100% hemp. Any ideas on color-fastness on the hemp vs the hemp/cotton blend? I'd prefer the kosher one, unless the mixed one has definite advantages.
thanks.
Roy

I would prefer 100% hemp in black as well and still working on that avenue. I will be testing the colour-fastness of the blend this week coming and let you know how that turns out. The batch that I received, in my opinion will make a wonderful durable solid colour kilt.
I will try and get the answers on which is better 100% or the blend but it will take a bit of time.
Cheers
Robert

[AlaskaRoy]

Hey Robert,
What's the good word with the colorfastness experiments on 100% hemp kilts?
Roy

[Canuck]

Hey Robert,
What's the good word with the colorfastness experiments on 100% hemp kilts?
Roy

Depends what you want to hear. Both the
100 hemp and the hemp cotton blend fade and they do get softer with each washing. the 100 at the moment is only available in blue and natural. I'm looking for another broker for hemp. I'll keep you posted. the blend that I have made for myself is great! it has a linen feel to it and doesn't wrinkle too much.
Cheers
Robert

[Dreadbelly]

I am learning a lot about hemp in my knotwork experiments.

A natural hemp would ultimately be the best choice.

The dying process breaks down the hemp fibres at a microscopic level, causing a lot of breakage and thinning in the strands, which ultimately leads to the failure of the fabric.

Bleaching the hemp is no better.

Just something I picked up. Thought I would share