Hemp is one of the oldest textile fibres in the world and one of the most sustainable โ requiring 50% less water than cotton, no pesticides, and improving soil quality. Regulatory changes in India (2020 industrial hemp legalisation) have enabled a small but growing domestic hemp textile supply chain now capable of servicing international premium sustainable-fashion brands.
Understanding Hemp Textile Grades
- Long-staple hemp fibre โ Retted hemp with fibres 40mm+. Premium quality.
- Short-staple hemp โ Under 40mm. Typically blended with cotton or wool.
- Hemp roving/tow โ For yarn spinning.
Hemp Fabric Constructions
- 100% hemp fabric โ Distinctive slub texture. Lightweight (140 GSM) to canvas-weight (400+ GSM).
- Hemp-cotton blend (55/45 or 60/40) โ Standard. Softer than pure hemp, more affordable.
- Hemp-organic linen โ Premium sustainability positioning.
- Hemp-silk blend โ Luxury tier.
- Hemp-Lyocell โ Modern sustainable blend.
MOQ
- Hemp-cotton fabric (per m) โ 500m minimum per construction/colour
- Pure hemp fabric โ 300m minimum (limited supply)
- Hemp-blend apparel โ 200 pieces per style per colour
Pricing Reference (FOB India)
- Hemp-cotton fabric (200 GSM) โ $6.50โ9.20 per metre
- Pure hemp fabric (220 GSM) โ $12โ18 per metre
- Hemp-cotton t-shirt โ $6.80โ9.50 per piece
- Hemp-linen shirt โ $14โ20 per piece
Certifications
Hemp doesn't yet have widespread chain-of-custody certification like GOTS. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 covers chemistry; some suppliers offer independent traceability documentation of hemp origin (often from Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh cultivation zones).
Lead Times
- Sampling: 4โ5 weeks (limited supply may extend)
- Bulk production: 45โ60 days
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.