Even if the fabric of a hemp t-shirt is rough at first, does it become softer as you wear it?
When you first touch a hemp-blend t-shirt, it may feel stiff, leading you to wonder how the texture will change the more you wear it.
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While the surface may feel somewhat rough at first, the texture gradually softens as it is worn often and goes through washing.
The initial touch is stiff and loose, but it changes the more you wear it. RYOO explains that the rough surface feel of this t-shirt gradually becomes softer with use[1].
Generally belonging to the hemp family, hemp fibers have very strong tensile strength, making the characteristic scratchy texture stand out when the fabric is new. With repeated washing and wear, the tension in the rigid plant fibers loosens, and the surface grain naturally becomes flexible.
Over time and with wear, the rough feeling subsides and settles into a much more comfortable texture.
The detailed blend ratio of cotton and hemp in the t-shirt fabric has not yet been confirmed.