They are both natural plant fibers. Yet, in this article, we will see that natural doesn’t always mean eco-friendly! On one hand, we have cotton, the king of the fashion industry. But does being the most used fiber for clothing worldwide make it the best option? Hemp, on the other hand, doesn’t know the same popularity. But again, does that lack of use make it a bad clothing alternative? By the way, if you still see hemp as rough, stiff fabric, let these hemp hats convince you of the opposite! In the current economy, we all know popularity doesn’t always mean the best. Low production costs, low retail prices, and good marketing are often the main ingredients of success. But let’s take popularity out of the equation and compare both fabrics for their inherent qualities. Actually, let’s add a third contender in that competition: organic cotton. Which of the three fabrics is the best for the environment? You may already have an idea of the answer, but read until the end… you will see that as it’s often the case, eco-friendly goes hand in hand with quality! To view the full article visit Green Market Report.
