Hemp vs. Cotton: The Quiet Differences That Shape Our Clothing

A note from the sisters at TISH

We’re often asked whether hemp is “better” than cotton.
The honest answer is simpler: they are different and we choose both with intention.

At TISH, we don’t believe in ranking natural fabrics against each other. We believe in understanding them, respecting them, and using each where it feels right.

How Hemp Shows Up

Hemp is structured, breathable, and quietly resilient.
It holds its form, softens slowly, and develops character over time. There’s a groundedness to it and a sense that it was never meant to be delicate.

It works beautifully for pieces that are meant to last, to be worn often, and to age gracefully. 

How Cotton Shows Up

Cotton feels familiar. Gentle. Easy to live in.
It’s soft from the start, breathable in warm weather, and comforting on the skin.

We use cotton when we want fluidity and ease, for pieces that feel relaxed, effortless, and immediately wearable. It’s a fabric many women already trust, and for good reason.

Why We Work With Both

Hemp and cotton serve different purposes in a wardrobe.

• Hemp offers structure and longevity

• Cotton offers softness and comfort

Neither replaces the other. They coexist.
Choosing between them isn’t about superiority, it’s about intention.

The Honest Cost of Natural Fabrics

Working with natural materials is expensive.
Not because they’re rare but because they demand care.

Natural fibres take longer to process.
They behave differently in dyeing and finishing.
They don’t respond well to speed or shortcuts.

Add made-to-order production to that, and the cost increases further. But what you gain is clarity: fewer garments, better fabrics, and pieces made with purpose.

Our price points reflect this reality. Not excess, not markup for the sake of it, but the true cost of doing things slowly and properly.

What Matters to Us

At the end of the day, fabric is about feeling.
How it rests on your body.
How it moves with you.
How it holds up to time.

Whether it’s hemp or cotton, our choice is always guided by one question: Will this piece earn its place in your wardrobe?

If the answer is yes, it’s worth making.

With intention, always.
— The TISH Sisters