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Here at Princess Cornflower, we wanted only the best fabrics for our line. We chose hemp for its luster, drape, versatility, endurance and softness. We chose certified organic cotton for its softness, comfort and ease. And we threw in some vintage fabrics for their fun prints and romantic florals. Click on a swatch below (shown at roughly 50% size) to view a larger image (roughly 100% size), then click the enlarged swatch to return to the list.
We tried hemp for our Oulie skirt and we were sold hemp linen has that nice nubby feel but is super soft and moves beautifully! For clothing, hemp is the longest and strongest plant fiber. That translates into supple and durable. Hemp fabric gets softer after each washing, but stays strong. And, its versatile, producing fabric of varying weights and weaves from heavy twill to summer dress weight linen, to tee shirt knits. And using hemp fabric is good for one lady in particular Mother Earth. Here are a few facts about hemp that really amazed us:
In fact, widespread use of Hemp could produce an array of environmental benefits, including but not limited to:
From corduroy overalls to breezy sarongs, Hemp is a fabric we love! Cotton: Heap o Great Living in Every Bale! Weve known for years that hemp is a wonder fabric beautiful, versatile, and sustainable but how about organic cotton? How about this:
Organic Cotton is grown without the use of the dangerous and often ineffective chemicals. Natural predators, such as the ladybug, are used to control pests. Only natural fertilization is used. Organic cotton is processed without chemical fillers, finishes, solvents and toxic dyes. Not only is it better for the soil, it is healthier for the people wearing it. And, we discovered in producing our line: Organic cotton is softer! Try it and See! We Think Youll Agree! |
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