Re: oriented hemp - I just received 12 oz hemp cloth in a herringbone pattern for its built-in weave and extra strength. We'll check it out and let you know whether we use it.

By the way, the fellow who owns HempTraders is Lawrence Serbin (not Laurent). Nice guy, and he shipped the order same-day.

I just spoke with Laurent @ Hemp Traders, and told him what telehead and I are trying to do. He reported that several years back a snowboard maker purchased 4.6 oz 100% fine hemp linen for the same app (I asked who, and he didn't remember). Based on weight alone, he recommended either the 4.6 or 5.8...