NATURAL FIBERS AND SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TEXTILE TEST WITH HEMP, JUTE AND LINEN
Keywords:
Natural Fibers, Sustainability, Textile Morphology, Production ChainAbstract
Natural fibers date back to ancient times. Hemp is one of the oldest textile fibers in human history, with records of use dating back to 207 BC, particularly in Eastern civilizations such as China and India. With remarkable physical and mechanical properties—strength, durability, flexibility, and high environmental performance—this plant fiber is currently at the center of contemporary debates on sustainability principles in the fashion industry, especially in contrast to the impacts of fast fashion. This study adopts an exploratory and practical methodological approach, based on morphological analyses and burn identification tests to compare the performance of hemp (CH), flax fiber (CL), and jute (CJ). The aim is to understand the specific potential of these raw materials, whether used alone or in blends with other fibers, highlighting their strategic role in repositioning the fashion production chain from an environmentally responsible perspective.
