We are planning on purchasing a Hancock and Moore sofa and are now attempting to pick fabrics.

The offer a fabric (Foster) which is composed of 100% hemp. The Foster series comes in a selection of colors we really like.

However, we don't know anything about the use of hemp as an upholstery fabric. What are general characteristics? Does it wrinkle? What about durability? Anything else we should know? Why is it not used more? I've looked on internet and really can't find much at all.

Any advice is appreciated.