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There are many different eco-friendly fabrics available; bamboo fabric, 100% organic cotton fabric, and hemp fabrics.  The Drapery Source has suppliers for all of these options, if you would like to purchase bamboo fabric, or 100% organic cotton please feel free to contact us.  Here, on our website, we can offer the following 3 choices of organic cotton/hemp blends.  To help you better understand hemp fabrics we have provided the following:

Understanding Hemp
Botanically, the genus Cannabisis composed of several variants. Although there has been a long-standing debate among taxonomists about how to classify these variants into species, applied plant breeders generally embrace a biochemical method to classify variants along utilitarian lines. Cannabisis the only plant genus that contains the unique class of molecular compounds called cannabinoids. Many cannabinoids have been identified, but two preponderate: THC, which is the psychoactive ingredient of Cannabis, and CBD, which is an antipsychoactive ingredient. One type of Cannabisis high in the psychoactive cannabinoid, THC, and low in the antipsychoactive cannabinoid, CBD. This type is popularly known as marijuana. Another typeis high in CBD and low in THC. Variants of this type are called industrial hemp.

One of the most valuable parts of the hemp plant is the fiber, commonly referred to as "bast,” meaning that it grows as a stalk from the ground. Other fibers such as sisal, manila hemp and jute are mistakenly referred to as, hemp, yet only Cannabis sativa is considered "true hemp." Among the characteristics of hemp fiber are its superior strength and durability, and its stunning resistance to rot, attributes that made hemp integral to the shipping industry. The strong, woody bast fiber is extracted from the stalk by a process known as decortication. Hemp fiber contains a low amount of lignin, the organic glue that binds plant cells, which allows for environmentally friendly bleaching without the use of chlorine. In composite form, hemp is twice as strong as wood. All products made with hemp fiber are biodegradable.*

*The above information are exerpts from the following article:  Hemp and Marijuana Myths & Realities by David P. West, Ph.D. http://www.gametec.com/hemp/archives.html

	Hemp and Organic Cotton Canvas (11 oz) CS-HC11 - 55% Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton Canvas 11 oz. Item#: CS-HC11 $8.75/yd This canvas is tightly woven and best suited for furniture and draperies. The tight weave doesn’t let much light through when held up to the light, which makes it a great choice when looking for room darkening draperies.
	Hemp Muslim (7.4 oz) CT-M8 - 55% Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton Muslin 7.4 oz. Item#: CT-M8 $7.50/yard Our heaviest hemp/cotton muslin is perfect for home furnishings such as slip covers and upholstery. The blend of cotton with hemp helps prevent wrinkling. The weight of this weave makes it good to insulate your room against the cold from windows.
	Hemp Muslim (7 oz) CT-M7 - 55% Hemp, 45% Organic Cotton Muslin, 7 oz. Item#: CT-M7 $8.50/yard This fabric is the newest in the hemp/cotton muslin fabrics collection. The yarns used in this material give a soft, smooth hand with very little texture. The weave is especially tight making it excellent for both linens and drapery products.