Hemp fabrics

Hemp fabric is made from the stems of the plant. The stems are processed to dissolve the gum or pectin and separate the fibers, which are then processed again and woven into yarns and fabric. Hemp fabric withstands water better than any other textile product.

Hemp fabric has superior UV protection to cotton and with anti bacterial and anti viral properties is ideal for asthma or allergy sufferers. It is extremely absorbent and improves with washing and keeps it’s shape for years.

Hemp Gallery's range of fabrics includes 100% hemp and hemp blends, knits and and fabrics that are woven by machines, or even by hand.

Hemp fabric can be used for many different applications:

• Curtains and blinds
• Upholstery
• Loose covers
• Bed linen
• Clothing
• Canvas for painting to name a few ...

Our organic cotton is from Turkey and is non-GMO Certified by SKAL.

Hemp Gallery imports most of its fabric from a state-owned and operated company in China built during the 1960’s, under the rule of Chairman Mao Li.

In August 2007, Beatrice and Lindy went to China to see how the factory operated and the conditions of their employees. They visited the head office and factory, which is situated 40 minutes from a small town in the Shanxi Province.

A small town has grown around the factory itself to supply its 3,000 staff and 5,000 living on the premises. Some employees live there full time with their extended families, while those who live further away are given accommodation during the week, and travel home to see their families on weekends and holidays. The grandparents who have retired help look after the grandchildren, while the parents go to work. There is a modern kindergarten and primary school on the factory grounds.

Employees work a regular 8 hour day and are given a 2 hour lunch break. Employees are entitled to regular holidays and maternity leave. Recently musically talented staff members held a concert for the factory and surrounding town, supported by management, the staff had 3 months leave to prepare for the concert.

The factory was, and is maintained in a very clean condition, and all the employees looked well happy. The management team are university qualified and a job at the factory is highly sought after in the area.

The management was friendly and welcoming and spent a lot of time with us including a walk through the factory even though we are very small market compared to the US market.
The President was extremely proud of the fact that they are chemical free with the exception of one process - retting (the first process used to speed up the breakdown of the plant). The company is actively working with German scientists to formulate a biological way to break down the hemp, thus eliminating the only chemical process.

Beatrice and Lindy were very impressed by the general conditions and the atmosphere in the factory and Hemp Gallery has no hesitation in dealing with this company and selling their fabrics.
Beatrice visited again in February 2008 to discuss new ideas, develop and expand our range of fabrics.