Hemp is becoming the fashionable alternative to conventional fabrics

Hemp is one of the fibres that could well take over our wardrobes in the months and years to come. Photo: AFP

Local, organically sourced and upcycled materials are now essentials for the fashion industry, which is trying to reinvent itself in order to reduce its impact on the environment.

Like linen, hemp is one of the fibres that could well take over our wardrobes in the months and years to come.