Hemp is the plant of the past and will be the plant of the future. More and more people discover the countless ways of using hemp, and it will undoubtedly become a bigger part of our daily life.
Hemp is made from the stems of the Cannabis Sativa plant and is among world's most durable and eco-friendly natural fibres.
Hemp farming requires very little water and can be grown without the use of toxic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.
Hemp renews the soil with each growth cycle because it is a nitrogen-fixing plant. It's long roots also prevent erosion and produce more fibre per acre than trees, and can be harvested two to three times a year. Another important factor is that nothing is wasted in the production process: Seeds are used to make oil and food supplements, while the stalks are used for fibre.
The production of hemp is cost effective and easy on the environment and you may say that purchasing clothes in hemp supports the transition to a healthier planet.
When thinking of hemp, the illegal plant marijuana still often comes to mind, in spite of the fact that the industrial hemp fibres do not contain any narcotic chemicals.
Clothes in hemp are lightweight, breathable, absorbent, long lasting, comfortable and 4 times stronger than cotton. It's furthermore UV resistant and helps block out the sun's harmful rays, as well as wicks sweat away from the body. |