Distribution: Flax is mainly distributed in Europe and North America, while hemp is mainly from China and has strong adaptability.
Plant height: Hemp usually grows more than 1.8 meters tall, belonging to the smaller plant, while flax is about 1-1.5 meters, flax is even smaller.
2.Fiber properties and applications
Fiber quality:
Flax: Fine fiber, high softness, high whiteness, strong toughness, suitable for high-end textiles such as aircraft wing cloth, military uniforms, etc.
Hemp: The fiber contains more leather components and hard fiber, with strong toughness and wear resistance, mainly used in the production of linen, hemp rope, fishing nets and so on.
Knitability: Hemp fiber, because of its fineness and length, is more suitable for blending and knitting fabrics as raw materials, while linen is mainly woven process, used to make woven fabrics.
3.Economic value and use:
Flax: In addition to being a textile, it is also used in cooking oil and medicine and has a high economic value.
Hemp: Although the use of hemp is relatively narrow, mainly concentrated in textiles, but the antibacterial and UV protection properties of hemp make it important in specific fields such as daily clothing or medical radiation protection clothing.
From the above comparison, it can be seen that hemp and flax have their own unique advantages and application areas, and the choice of fiber depends on the specific application needs and budget considerations. https://www.aprilsu.com/collections/organic-cotton/products/hemp-organic-cotton-long-sleeve-t-shirts-%E5%A4%8D%E5%88%B6
