The type of fabric is one of the important factors affecting the grade of clothing, and different types of fabrics directly lead to huge differences in clothing prices. In real life, because cotton and hemp are both cellulose fibers, coupled with the current high-tech textile technology, there are many similarities in appearance and feel. However, the price of cotton fiber clothing and hemp fiber clothing is very large. difference.
Method/Step
Look at the trademark
Generally, there are ingredient signs on clothes. Looking at the signs is the most direct and effective way. If it is pure cotton fabric, it should appear fabric (FABRIC) 100% cotton (COTTON), if it is pure linen fabric, it should appear fabric (FABRIC) 100% Hemp (RAMIE).
Sense of wearing
Hemp fiber dissipates heat faster than cotton fiber, so it feels cool to wear. Hemp fiber is longer and smoother than cotton fiber, so the fabric gloss is slightly higher. The drape of hemp fiber fabric is better than that of cotton fiber fabric.
Combustion test
Both cotton fiber and hemp fiber burn immediately near the flame and burn quickly, with a yellow flame and blue smoke. The difference between the burning smell and the ashes after burning is: cotton burns and emits the smell of paper, hemp burns and emits the smell of plant ash; after burning, cotton has very little powder ashes, which is black or gray, and hemp produces a small amount of off-white powder.
Penetration test
Hemp fiber has better water absorption than cotton fiber. Use clear water droplets on the fabric to see how fast the water droplets disappear.
