Hemp

Name:
Hemp
Detailed information:
Soft, white fibers 3–6 ft long. It is coarser than flax but stronger, more glossy, and more durable than cotton. Obtained from the stems of Cannabis sativa.

Source:

Central Asia, Italy, the former U.S.S.R., India, U.S.

Hazard:

Combustible. May ignite spontaneously when wet.

Use:

Blended with cotton or flax in toweling and heavy fabrics, twine, cordage, packing.

See Cannabis.