(£16.00 per metre)
This is a beautifully versatile cloth from Merchant and Mills that feels like a cotton fabric but the hemp content gives some added texture and slub making it perfect for shirts, overshirts, dresses, tops, trousers etc.
An organic sustainable eco-friendly fabric, Capri Red is a cheery orange/red colour!
- 77% Organic Cotton, 23% Hemp
- Oeko-Tex certified
- 145gsm / 4.3oz
- 153cm wide
- Wash at 30/40 degrees with non-bio detergent
- Made in Turkey
More about Hemp:
Hemp and marijuana are both the same species of plant separated only by selective breeding. Hemp is extremely durable, up to three times stronger than cotton. It’s soft to touch, and can hold its shape well. Hemp is naturally breathable and highly water absorbent. It is hypo-allergenic, UV resistant, anti-fungal and thermoregulating.
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, and so, only requires a small amount of land to cultivate. The cultivation process naturally reduces pests so little pesticides and no fertilisers are needed. It requires little water and returns 60-70% of the nutrients it takes into the soil. It is the most carbon negative crop, absorbing more carbon dioxide than it produces.
Photo Credits: Merchant & Mills
Important Info
- Fabrics are sold in half metre increments so if you want one metre, you will need to enter 2 in the quantity box etc. Pieces will be cut in one continuous length.
- Due to varying monitor display settings, colours shown may differ slightly to the actual fabric.
- Any accessories in photos are all props and are not included in the price.
- Before using your fabric, it is advised to wash and dry your fabric as you would for a garment to allow for shrinkage. If you are unsure, cut out a small sample piece and test that piece first - measure the size of the piece before the wash and then measure again after the wash. Any fabrics damaged by lack of care are non-returnable.
- Please check your fabric on delivery prior to using. Any faults or damages must be made known to us within 30 days of delivery.
Need matching thread? We recommend:
Scanfil Organic Cotton Sewing Thread in Ruby Red 4805 or
Mettler Seracyle Recycled Polyester Thread in Cardinal 0503
As there is a limited selection of thread colours, an identical colour is not always possible. We have selected what we think is the closest colour match.