Best all-round alternative: the Signature Blend Polo. Best hemp shirt: the Hemp Shirt. Best everyday tee: the Riviera Tee.
Roar for Good is an Indian sustainable label built on small-batch hemp, bamboo and organic cotton, with Lyocell (TENCEL™) denim alongside — its tagline is simply 'be the change you wear'. The hemp range is the heart of it: a Concealed Placket Shirt at Rs 2,619, a Mandarin Collar Full Sleeve Shirt at Rs 2,169 and a Cuban Collar shirt at Rs 1,869, with Hemp Cargo Denim Pants at Rs 3,690. If you already buy into that fibre-first instinct but want named origins, finer construction and a full size run on the day you order, the alternatives below answer the same brief at a higher, more considered level.
What Roar for Good Does Well
Roar for Good has done something rare: it put hemp at the centre of an everyday wardrobe and priced it within reach — most hemp shirts sit between Rs 1,869 and Rs 2,619, which is honest value for a bast fibre. The small-batch model keeps the range fresh, and customer reviews on the hemp shirts run into the twenties, which suggests repeat buyers rather than one-off curiosity. Bamboo and organic cotton fill out the comfort side of the range.
The constraint is availability. On the brand's own store, many bestsellers carry an 'only 1 left' flag — in hemp, small batches mean the size you want is often gone by the time you return. Scarcity is a byproduct of the model, but for a buyer it turns wardrobe building into luck.
The Shortlist at a Glance
| Piece | Replaces | Stated fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Blend Polo | Bamboo-blend polos | 65% cotton, 30% Lyocell (TENCEL™), 5% silk |
| Riviera Tee | Organic cotton tees | Supima cotton, silk-finished |
| Hemp Shirt | Hemp casual shirts | 100% hemp, tailored in India |
| Belted Hemp Shirt | Hemp shirts, women's | 100% hemp, belted silhouette |
Check the stated composition on each product page before you buy, and confirm your size is in stock.
Everyday Knits: Polo and Tee
Roar for Good leans on bamboo for smoothness. Monture's answer is a different blend with the same goal: the Signature Blend Polo knits 65% cotton with 30% Lyocell (TENCEL™) and 5% silk, so the cool, fluid surface comes from Lyocell (TENCEL™) while cotton holds the shape and silk adds a quiet sheen. It is cut in a straight, Italian-refined silhouette that sits composed rather than clingy on a humid afternoon.
For tees, the Riviera Tee starts with Supima cotton yarn imported from the United States, runs through five specialised finishing processes including a final silk treatment, and lands closer to silk than to standard jersey. That is the honest comparison point for a bamboo tee: both prioritise a smooth, cool surface, but the Supima version adds staple length and strength, which is what keeps a collar and hem honest after dozens of washes. Check the men's polo size guide before choosing a size.
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Hemp, Refined
This is where the two brands face each other most directly. Roar for Good's hemp shirts sell at Rs 1,869 to Rs 2,619 in relaxed, batch-made cuts. The Monture Hemp Shirt takes the same fibre — pure hemp from the long bast fibres of the Cannabis Sativa plant — and refines it through Indian tailoring: cleaner construction, controlled proportions and a drape that sits closer to the body. Durability and breathability stay intact; the rawness is what gets tailored out. It reads as a shirt for office days that accept texture, not only for weekends. The women's Belted Hemp Shirt follows the same brief with a softly belted silhouette that brings structure to the waist while hemp keeps it light and airy. Both are in the men's hemp and women's hemp collections.
Care and Fit
Three movement checks before any of these pieces earn their place:
01
Reach forward
No pulling across the back or shoulders.
02
Sit down
The placket stays flat across the chest.
03
Raise your arms
Sleeves move freely; the hem stays put.
On care, both hemp and the Signature Blend reward gentle washing and low heat; linen pieces press best while slightly damp. Hemp softens with every wash rather than wearing thin — read the materials of Monture for the full fibre breakdown, and the hemp clothing guide for how the whole range compares.
FAQ
Is Monture more expensive than Roar for Good?
Yes, roughly two to three times. You are paying for named fibre origins, Indian tailoring and construction meant to last years, not seasons.
Which brand uses more hemp?
Roar for Good, by volume — hemp is its whole identity. Monture carries a focused hemp line alongside Belgian linen and the Signature Blend.
Which piece should I buy first?
The Hemp Shirt if hemp is what drew you here, or the Signature Blend Polo if you want one piece that works five days a week. Both had a full size run in stock at the time of writing.
Is hemp clothing itchy?
Raw hemp can feel stiff at first, which is exactly what refining and tailoring address. Both the Monture Hemp Shirt and Roar for Good's refined pieces are designed to soften, not scratch.
One Last Thing
Start with one piece, not four: the Hemp Shirt if you want the fibre that defines both brands, or the Signature Blend Polo if everyday wear leads your week. Browse the hemp collection, or read the Aristobrat alternatives guide for another comparison.
