Cotton is softer than hemp and it's lighter than hemp. And unlike either of them, cotton is slightly elastic. If you've ever had linen sheets you know that the

Cotton is softer than hemp and it's lighter than hemp. And unlike either of them, cotton is slightly elastic. If you've ever had linen sheets you know that they get softer and looser over time. There are companies that specialise in making clothing out of flax, but a quick look at their designs showcase just how bad linen is for clothing. The only linen garments that resemble the cut / silhouette of their standard counterparts are blouses and dresses. I'd love to see a comparison of water required to make a square yard of cotton textile vs rayon (tencel is a form of rayon)