The Hemp Studio

The Hemp Studio is a Mumbai-based hemp fabric brand that makes it easier for designers, makers and everyday shoppers to switch to a natural, low-impact fibre. Working with pure hemp and hemp blends, The Hemp Studio offers a wide range of textiles and a small line of ready-to-wear garments for anyone exploring sustainable fashion.

About The Hemp Studio

The story began in 2017, when the founders came across hemp as a valuable textile fibre that, in their view, tops linen in the way it rewards both the wearer and the environment. Their goal ever since has been to develop hemp so that the end consumer is not hesitant to make the switch. They wanted to build an all-inclusive portfolio of fabrics, so that nobody would be left thinking, “I need this fabric but I cannot find it in hemp.”

Over roughly half a decade, the team studied, educated, innovated and supplied hemp yarns and fabrics to the industry, working with brands, designers, artisans, researchers and even students. In 2021 The Hemp Studio was launched as a platform to bridge the gap between this supply work and the end consumer, and to give existing industry customers a convenient place to browse the range. It is a fabrics-first brand, with a clothing and accessories line planned over time.

Hemp Fabrics and Hemp Blends

The catalogue is organised so that buyers can find the right cloth quickly. Pure hemp fabrics sit alongside blends that combine hemp with cotton, linen, lyocell or bamboo, giving different weights, drapes and finishes for shirts, dresses, trousers, ethnic wear and home furnishing. Fabric weights listed on the site range from lighter shirting grades to heavier canvas and twill constructions.

Fabrics are also grouped by finish and construction, which is helpful for designers planning a collection:

• Natural and RFD (ready for dyeing) fabrics for makers who want to dye or print their own cloth
• Piece dyed and yarn dyed fabrics in a wide palette of solid colours
• Stripes, checks, jacquards and textured weaves for added pattern and character
• Digital printed, screen printed and eco print collections for ready-to-use designs

Many fabrics can be sampled before buying in bulk, and the studio notes that it sends a free swatch for every colour variant when an order of more than one metre is placed in a single colour. A wholesale enquiry route is available for brands and businesses that need larger quantities.

Why Hemp?

The Hemp Studio explains its choice of fibre through a series of educational articles. According to the brand, hemp fabric gets softer with every wash, is breathable and moisture-wicking in warm weather while insulating in cooler months, and is among the strongest and most durable natural textile fibres. Its articles also compare hemp with conventional cotton, noting that hemp is largely rain-fed, is naturally pest resistant and typically needs little or no pesticide, and can help improve the soil it is grown in.

These are the reasons the studio gives for positioning hemp as a practical, everyday alternative for people who want their wardrobes and homes to rely less on water-intensive and chemically intensive crops. Readers who want to go deeper can explore the brand’s guides on sustainable fabrics, hemp versus cotton, and choosing fabrics suited to the Indian climate.

The Polar Collection: Hemp Garments

For customers who prefer ready-made clothing, The Hemp Studio has introduced The Polar Collection, a line of pure hemp garments that includes a minimalist shirt, a casual shirt, a formal shirt, an ethnic kurta and a fusion short kurta. The garments reflect the brand’s belief in giving customers full knowledge of the material used in their clothes, while the fabric range continues to serve those who like the freedom to customise and have clothes stitched to their own taste.

Who It Serves

The Hemp Studio is useful for several kinds of buyers. Fashion designers and boutiques can source consistent hemp and hemp-blend yardage. Artisans, craft practitioners and students can buy smaller lengths for experiments and projects. Home sewists and interior makers can choose from fabrics suited to cushions, curtains, bags and accessories. Individual shoppers can pick up a hemp garment and learn more about the fibre along the way.

The studio’s corporate office is in Goregaon East, Mumbai, and it ships fabrics and garments to customers online. Businesses based in Maharashtra and across India can browse the full range through its website.

Find More Natural Fibre Brands

The Hemp Studio is a good fit for shoppers interested in handloom and textiles and in eco products made from natural, renewable fibres. To discover more genuine green businesses, explore the Prakati Green Directory and join the green community.