The Invista-owned fabric brand Cordura has launched unveiled its first collection of hemp -blended denim fabrics developed in partnership with Pakistani denim mill Artistic Milliners. As per Sourcing Journal, the range features 11-ounce and 12-ounce fabrics, each made with 20 percent France-sourced hemp. Artistic Milliners and Cordura worked together to develop the fabrics, which are being marketed across the mill’s customer base, from performance apparel brands to companies that have durability as part of their sustainability message.

Aside from hemp’s environmental benefits, the hemp denim range underscores Cordura’s commitment to achieving sustainability through products that last. Cordura Denim is proven to be at least four times more durable than traditional 100 percent cotton fabrics, as it’s engineered from a blend of Invista’s military-grade T420 nylon-6,6 staple fiber and cotton.

In January, Cordura launched a digital fabric library named Cordura Fabric Finder that allows companies to view the assortment using a user-friendly digital interface. This year, the brand is also partnering with Chinese mill Haining Jintai to introduce a jersey nylon and hemp knit.